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Martin Custom Shop Expert 'Natural Vintage Gloss' D-18 1937 Acoustic Guitar

Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne

Includes Hardshell Case

The Martin Custom Shop Expert D-18 1937 'Vintage Gloss' is a masterful recreation of one of the most iconic acoustic guitars ever built. Combining Martin’s revered 1937 design with modern reliability, this dreadnought delivers bold, articulate tone with vintage character and modern-day playability. Its Adirondack spruce top is finished in Martin’s new Vintage Gloss, offering a soft sheen that evokes the look and feel of a well-loved heirloom, while the genuine mahogany back and sides contribute warmth, focus, and classic Martin punch.

Crafted using hide glue and cloth strip construction, this guitar stays true to the golden era of guitar building while incorporating a modern adjustable truss rod for ease of maintenance. The forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing enhances projection and dynamic range, while the Authentic 1937 neck profile and 1 3/4" nut width provide a vintage playing experience that feels natural and inspiring. The Custom Shop D-18 1937 ‘Vintage Gloss’ is built to perform and destined to become a treasured instrument for generations.

Features:

  • Adirondack spruce top with Vintage Gloss finish for responsive, vintage tone

  • Genuine mahogany back and sides deliver warmth and clarity

  • Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing maximizes resonance and projection

  • Authentic 1937 neck shape with standard taper offers a period-correct playing feel

  • Hide glue and cloth strip construction enhance tone and traditional craftsmanship

Body Size: Authentic D-14 Fret Finish Top: Vintage Gloss Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint Back and Side Finish: Vintage Gloss Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X-Brace Scale Length: 25.4" Brace Shape: Scalloped Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4'' Top Material: Adirondack Spruce Neck Shape: Authentic 1937 Back Material: Genuine Mahogany Neck Taper: Standard Taper Side Material: Genuine Mahogany Electronics: No

Acoustic Centre offers free shipping on all new items to most locations within Australia on all orders over $99, excluding Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. Used items have a flat rate shipping fee of $59 within our usual shipping locations. We also offer competitive Express shipping options at checkout.

Customers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland recieve free shipping on all accessory orders over $99, but will incur a flat rate instrument or large item shipping charge of $179 (or $299 for Express shipping).

Used instruments fall outside of our usual shipping policy, and shipping to most addresses will be $69 - $99, as shown at checkout.

Occasionally due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer free postage. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 15% of your purchase. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.

All strings and accessories will be shipped with tracking via courier or Australia Post. Other items including guitars and amplification equipment will be shipped using our courier service providers, with a tracking number and signature on delivery.

The Acoustic Centre ships goods Australia-wide, however at this time we are unable to accept international orders.

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We endeavour to show the actual instrument in stock whenever possible, but the guitar in stock may differ slightly from the one shown on our website. Materials used can look different from guitar to guitar, including timber grain and colour, parts colours and finishing. If an instrument is a one-of-a-kind or preowned guitar, the picture will always be of the actual guitar in stock, but production models may have slight variations to the picture shown.

If you're after a particular look, feel free to email us at info@acousticcentre.com.au or send us a message through our chat service to request photos of the actual guitar in stock. We are more than happy to send through pictures of all in-stock guitars, to make your choice easier.

Please note that returns will not be accepted for variations in timber grain /  colouring, finish variations and parts colouring, unless there is a fault with the instrument. If you have any questions at all regarding an instrument's appearance, just drop us a line - we're always happy to send photos, and if we have more than one instrument in stock you'll be able to choose the exact guitar that you receive!