Sound Pure's Take

Condition: Used, Excellent

Pure, tried 'n' true reliability.  This clean, 2014 D-18 is completely setup and ready to continue broadcasting its warm, woody, classic sound, all at an incredibly reasonable price of admission.  Truly the kind of guitar that can most any player can enjoy and almost all flatpickers in particular are sure to fall in love with!

From Martin and Co.

Understated looks, timeless tone. The warm tone of mahogany and authentic Sitka spruce couple with resonant scalloped bracing under the hood for a sound that's honest, authoritative, and clear. Vintage details like open-geared tuners and classic 18-style appointments pair with a modern, low profile neck for an old-soul sound in a brand-new body.

Model
D-18
Year
2014
Serial
1771806
Body Size
D-14 Fret
Construction
Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail
Bracing Pattern
Standard "X"

Brace Shape

Top Material
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back Material
Solid Genuine Mahogany
Side Material
Solid Genuine Mahogany
Finish Top
Polished Gloss
Back & Side Finish
Polished Gloss
Scale Length
25.4"
Fingerboard Width at Nut
1 11/16"
Neck Shape
Low Profile

Neck Taper

Electronics
None
Top Color
Clear
Binding
Black Boltaron
Top Inlay Material
Multiple Black/White Boltaron
Top Detail
None
Pickguard
Black
Pickguard Inlay
None
Rosette
Style 28
Bridge Style
Belly
Bridge String Spacing
2 1/8"
Bridge Material
Solid East Indian Rosewood
Bridge Pin Material
Black
Bridge Pin Dots
White Dots
Saddle
Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius
16"
Brace Material
Solid Sitka Spruce
Brace Size
5/16"
Back Purfling/Strip
Style 18
Heelcap
Solid East Indian Rosewood
Endpiece
Black Boltaron
Endpiece Inlay
None
Back & Sides Color
N/A
Back Detail
None
Back Inlay Material
None
Side Detail
None
Side Inlay Material
None
Neck Material
Select Hardwood
Finish Neck
Satin
Neck Color
None
Number of Frets
20
Neck Joins Body at
14th Fret
Side Dots
White
Fingerboard Material
Solid East Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard width at 12th Fret
2 1/8"
Fingerboard Inlay Style
Style 28
Fingerboard Inlay Material
None
Fingerboard Binding Material
None
Headstock Shape
Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material
Solid East Indian Rosewood

Headplate Logo Style

Headplate Binding Material
None
Tuning Machines
Chrome Enclosed w/ Large Buttons

Knob

Nut Material
Bone
Case
Hardshell

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.

Sound Pure Studios Control Room A — Durham, NC

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