2025 Martin Custom Shop D-18 Authentic 1937 Sinker Mahogany

A remarkable recreation of one of Martin's most sought-after pre-war dreadnoughts, this 2025 Martin Custom Shop D-18 Authentic 1937 pairs an Adirondack spruce top with premium sinker mahogany back and sides for exceptional warmth, projection, and vintage-inspired responsiveness. Built using hide glue construction with Authentic 1937 forward-shifted scalloped bracing, this Custom Shop model captures the character and feel of a golden-era D-18 while offering outstanding craftsmanship and premium materials throughout. Includes the original Martin hardshell case.

Condition: Excellent, impression on bottom bout treble side and some light worming on the back.

Year: 2025
Model: Custom Shop D-18 Authentic 1937
Top: Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides: Sinker Mahogany
Top Finish: Vintage Gloss
Back & Side Finish: Vintage Gloss, Dark Mahogany
Top Color: Aging Toner
Body Size: Authentic D-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint, Hide Glue Construction
Bracing Pattern: Authentic 1937 Forward Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Binding: Brown Faux Tortoise
Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Bridge: Ebony, 1930 Style Belly with Glue-in Long Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2-1/4"
Bridge Pins: Black Plastic
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Saddle: Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Heelcap: Ebony
Endpiece: Brown Faux Tortoise
Back Purfling/Strip: East Indian Rosewood
Neck: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Profile: D-18 Authentic 1937 Barrel & Heel
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Neck Finish: Vintage Gloss
Scale Length: 25.4"
Neck Joint: 14th Fret
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-3/4"
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/4"
Frets: 20
Fingerboard Inlays: Old Style 18, Abalone
Side Dots: Antique White
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo: Script Golden Era Overlay
Nut: Bone
Tuners: Waverly Nickel Open Back
Tuner Buttons: Butterbean