Martin Custom Shop Expert CE-11SM D-18 Authentic 1937 Sinker Mahogany

Martin Custom Shop Expert CE-11SM D-18 Authentic 1937 Sinker Mahogany

Serial Number M2993420

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Description
This limited-edition Custom Shop D-18 brings the power and punch of a 1937-style Dreadnought to life with rich, resonant sinker mahogany and a responsive Adirondack spruce top. Built with Authentic 1937 bracing, a hide glue dovetail neck joint, and an adjustable truss rod, it’s crafted for serious tone and long-term playability. The vintage gloss finish adds to the old-soul vibe—and its voice only deepens over time. Limited to just 50 guitars, this is a bold, vintage-inspired build made for players who crave character and clarity.

Highlights
Authentic D-14 Fret body size
Sinker Mahogany back and sides
Adirondack Spruce top with Aging Toner top color
D18 Authentic 1937 Barrel & Heel with Standard Taper neck
1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
Ply Hardshell case
Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium

Top
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
Finish Top: Vintage Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Top Detail: None
Binding: Brown Faux Tortoise
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: 1930 Style Belly - Glue in Long Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/4''
Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: None
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"

Body
Body Size: Authentic D-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
Back Material: Sinker Mahogany
Side Material: Sinker Mahogany
Back and Side Finish: Vintage Gloss
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: East Indian Rosewood
Back Inlay Material: None
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: Authentic 1937 Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Heelcap: Ebony
Endpiece: Brown Faux Tortoise
Endpiece Inlay: None

Neck
Neck Shape: D18 Authentic 1937 Barrel & Heel
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Vintage Gloss
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: Antique White

Headstock
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Golden Era Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Waverly Nickel Open Back
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone