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 mahogany back and sides. Perfect for the intermediate and advanced player. 

Model
D-18
Construction
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
Solid Genuine Mahogany
Back Purfling
Style 18
Side Material
Solid 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 ; Sunburst available at additional cost.
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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