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Martin Custom Shop Expert D-18 1937 'Natural Stage 1 Aged' Acoustic Guitar

Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne

Includes Hardshell Case

The Martin Custom Shop Expert D-18 1937 'Natural Stage 1 Aged' is a breathtaking recreation of a pre-war classic, built with modern reliability and vintage soul. This Custom Shop marvel combines the boldness and clarity of a premium Adirondack spruce top with the warmth and resonance of genuine mahogany back and sides. It features the unmistakable D 14-Fret dreadnought body, giving it a deep, commanding voice ideal for both solo performance and ensemble work.

Crafted with hide glue construction and Adirondack bracing, this guitar maximizes tonal responsiveness and dynamic range. Martin’s proprietary Vintage Low Gloss finish and Stage 1 aging add visual authenticity and broken-in feel without compromising structural integrity. From its 1-3/4" bone nut to the Waverly open-back tuners, every detail has been carefully selected for tone, aesthetics, and functionality—making it the perfect tool for professionals who value heritage tone with modern performance standards.

Features:

  • Premium Adirondack spruce top for rich, articulate projection

  • Genuine mahogany back and sides deliver warmth and vintage character

  • Stage 1 aging with Vintage Low Gloss finish for a broken-in look and feel

  • Hide glue construction and Adirondack bracing for authentic pre-war tone

  • Waverly open-back tuners and bone nut for superior tuning stability

  • Iconic D 14-Fret Body
  • Premium Adirondack Top
  • Aging Toner with Stage 1 Aging 
  • Genuine Mahogany Back and Sides
  • Hide Glue Construction w/ Cloth Strips
  • Adjustable Truss Rod
  • Adirondack Bracing
  • 1-3/4" Bone Nut
  • 25.5" Scale
  • Bone Saddle 
  • Natural Vintage Low Gloss Finish
  • Waverly Open Back Tuners
  • Product Code #2810365
  • Stock Code 10CE-13 D18AUTHENTIC1937
  • UPC #729789651639

 

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).

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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  •  Low monthly payments
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  •  Return anytime after the minimum rental period
  •  No ongoing account keeping fees or charges

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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!

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