Sound Pure's Take
Working with such great guitars sort of spoils you when it comes to the Martin, particularly their standard models, but this is one D-18 that stands out. Beautiful cross grain on this Sitka top, effortless playability and vintage-sounding Martin tone without the least bit of stringy-ness, which is a perennial new Martin problem. This is hands-down the nicest sounding new D-18, or any standard Martin model that I've heard.
From Martin and Co.
The D-18 Dreadnought features a sleek, modern High Performance Neck for enhanced playability. The D-18 adds a Sitka spruce top to the genuine mahogany back and sides. Perfect for the intermediate and advanced player. Available with a sunburst or ambertone shaded top for an additional $250.
- Model
- D-18
- Construction
- Genuine Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
- Body Size
- D-14 Fret
- Top
- Solid Sitka Spruce
- Rosette
- Style 18
- Top Bracing Pattern
- Standard ''X'' Scalloped, Forward Shifted
- Top Braces
- Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''
- Back Material
- Genuine Mahogany
- Back Purfling
- Style 18
- Side Material
- Genuine Mahogany
- Endpiece
- Delmar Tortoise Color
- Endpiece Inlay
- none
- Binding
- Tortoise Color
- Top Inlay Style
- Multiple Black/White Boltaron
- Side Inlay
- none
- Back Inlay
- none
- Neck Material
- Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape
- Modified Low Oval Profile w/ Performing Artist Taper
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Headstock
- Solid/Square Taper
- Headplate
- Solid East Indian Rosewood / Large Old Style Logo
- Heelcap
- Tortoise Color
- Fingerboard Material
- Solid Black Ebony
- Scale Length
- 25.4''
- Number Of Frets Clear
- 14
- Number Of Frets Total
- 20
- Fingerboard Width At Nut
- 1-3/4''
- Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret
- 2-1/8''
- Fingerboard Position Inlays
- Old Style 18
- Fingerboard Binding
- none
- Finish Back & Sides
- Polished Gloss
- Finish Top
- Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner
- Finish Neck
- Satin
- Bridge Material
- Solid Black Ebony
- Bridge Style
- 1930s Style Belly w/ Drop-In Saddle
- Bridge String Spacing
- 2-3/16''
- Saddle
- 16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone
- Tuning Machines
- Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs
- Recommended Strings
- Martin Studio Performance Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200)
- Bridge & End Pins
- Black
- Pickguard
- Delmar Tortoise Color
- Case
- 445 Hardshell
- Interior Label
- none
- Electronics
- Optional
- Other Options
- Available left-handed at no additional charge
- Other Comments
- All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice.
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Returns
Not eligible for Try Before You Buy or the 48-hour approval period. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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