Transported Back To the 30's! Martin Guitars D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged Review

[@Wayfarer_CZ]

Nice review and as always a great demo. I must admit, and it may be just me, but I've never fully understood this "let's make it look like old vintage guitar despite that it's a brand new instrument" idea. I mean there's nothing wrong about guitar being a fresh, new piece of instrument and this sort of fake aging with all those scratches and stuff has never done it for me, but to each their own. For me a scratch on a guitar is meant to be a reflection of a real story associated with the guitar. But nevertheless, sounds beautiful.

[@BarryPennock]

Totally agree with you.

[@artrogers3985]

I also totally agree

[@anthonylane9547]

I like to relic my own guitars.

[@robertdievendorf3312]

Yup….I agree. The factory aging of the finish is like a game of “let’s pretend”. The VTS treatment is fine with me as is the thinner nitro lacquer as those things add functional benefits. That being said, people can spend their money any way they want.

[@CenterThePendulum]

Depends on the make. If you’re twenty but want a Strat NOW that doesn’t look like a plastic toy, relic’s the only way to go. Acoustics I care less about, same with Les Pauls or 335s. Basically, relicing makes Strats look tougher/less feminine.

[@johnwbanjo]

That guitar sounds absolutely amazing!!!!

[@Christ-is-King-]

So sweet sounding. Great picking!

[@karltraunmuller7048]

Very tasteful playing, Cooper 👏🏻

[@lorigilmore5521]

Wonderful. I have a custom D18 guitar with spruce top and Ziricote back and sides. It is amazing. If I am talking when I walk through the room it rings from it's hanger on the wall. I love the D18.

[@brandonburdick7820]

Sounds amazing.. vintage sweetness plus articulation somehow, and great overtone without being overpowering... this thing is in the sweet sweet spot

[@jonadams5980]

Sounds fantastic!

[@springertube]

Cooper, great review. I've got small hands especially for the overly large rest of me--so, maybe objectively medium-small--and I prefer the beefier necks. I've got a '99 D-28 with a smaller (but I gather not very smallest, "most modern") neck at first glance/feel you would think I would prefer,...but my pair of 'lawsuit' Takamines--one a virtual clone of this cosmetically--with their comparatively baseball bat necks, get more playing time partly because of. Just more comfortable ergonomically. They just feel more like the classic older Martins of yore to me. In other words, like a favorite old t-shirt - you don't even notice - they just fit.

[@ronmoore1219]

Perfect showcasing. Full beautifully articulated tones and delightful overtones. Great guitar. Wish I had a lot of unencumbered cash, this one would be in my collection.

[@CrisGuitarBR]

IMO, as beautiful as it sounds, I'm not sure I would pay this premium solely for the aged features. To me, the point of buying something vintage is the story that comes with it and that's what makes it special. For an vintage D-18, I would prefer to dig a bit and look for an authentic well-worn one. BTW, perfect demo via Coop's playing.

[@joepayne7843]

I wish I could feel how thick that neck is. It's really an amazing guitar.

[@charlottesimonin2551]

nice guitar and review. The thicker neck means that there is no truss rod running down the neck. Prefer it to skinny necks .

[@Microphone5158]

That truly sounds incredible!

[@user-zx2ix2ip4h]

I have a few martins and Eastman guitars and I try hard to keep it looking good as I can

[@luiscoa45]

Nice video!

[@Michael-Ray]

I hate imitation relics. The pickguard looked like someone went to town on it with some fine grit sandpaper.

[@BarryPennock]

It sound really fantastic.

[@robertforbes6502]

Hi Cooper, I just watched your review of the D18 1937 Authentic. Last night I watched your review od the Yamaha FG9 R. I can see they are totally different but I'm wondering which you like better tone wise , action wise. And how would the new Martin HD 28 compare to these? Thank you for responding.

[@CameraLaw]

Sumptuous!

[@dougbeale4847]

Sounds so nice!

[@sgtmac62]

Great review. This us a sweeeet guitar.

[@mariodriessen9740]

This thing is soooo good!!! ❤
Does it have an adjustable truss rod?

[@troyoswald5683]

no truss rod

[@robynanglin3296]

Totally awesome

[@user-zx2ix2ip4h]

My thoughts are that Martin should make one d18 or28 and it should be the best money can buy because if you work to pay for a guitar you want the best

[@brettcooper4104]

That’s a straight-up bluegrass Motorola! 🙂

[@steveblanchard2712]

String spacing at the Bridge should be 2-5/16" Please double check the spec.

[@andrewhumphrey1047]

I agree with the fatter neck shapes. I find them much more comfortable to play than the MLO

[@artrogers3985]

Love the video and the guitar. I “think” I understand your tee shirt but I’m not sure. So, what does it mean?

[@BlindTom61]

I like your channel a lot. But I disagree with your comment that this is the improved model.. I have consistently found that the non VTS guitars sound much better than the ones with the toaster top. And my 2005 D18 authentic 37 Is a better guitar than the current iteration.

[@ri3oangkx789]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Gratefulman1965]

Always thought NAMM stood for New Available Musical Masterpiece.🤔

[@greeremalachi926]

Nice guitar. If it doesn't have Brazilian fret board, bridge and Adirondack spruce, it's not authentic. But is (A)uthentic.

[@anthonylane9547]

I dont get how people will pay extra for someone to relic a guitar. I like to relic my own guitar, that way it means more to me. 😂😂😂

[@CenterThePendulum]

Imagine you’re 20 years old and don’t want to wait for the wood to cure. These are thermally treated Adirondack, you can buy this or pay ten times as much for vintage prewar.

[@billyhuynh6554]

this is a so good acoustic guitar was build 1938 ,this is an amazing guitar

[@OldManGrocer]

I don’t know, I just want them to build them like they did in ‘37 and not charge me more for it.

[@DS-nw4eq]

Don’t tempt me with your wares

[@Dave-rk2nl]

Who can afford an authentic now...there 7300 bucks from 6299

[@Tyler_Wilson]

$7999 for the D28 🤯

[@user-zx2ix2ip4h]

My thoughts are that Martin should make one d18 or28 and it should be the best money can buy because if you work to pay for a guitar you want the best

[@user-zx2ix2ip4h]

My thoughts are that Martin should make one d18 or28 and it should be the best money can buy because if you work to pay for a guitar you want the best for your money

[@user-zx2ix2ip4h]

My thoughts are that Martin should make one d18 or28 and it should be the best money can buy because if you work to pay for a guitar you want the best for your money