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Condition: Used, Very Good
SP Luthier Notes: A crack present on the side of the guitar was repaired. A neck reset was performed.
The Martin Modern Deluxe D-18 is a refined take on a classic mahogany dreadnought, blending vintage tone with modern upgrades. Its VTS-treated spruce top and Adirondack bracing deliver strong headroom, clarity, and a quick, responsive feel, while the mahogany body adds warmth and a focused, woody character. The tone is balanced and articulate with plenty of projection, making it well-suited for both strumming and picking. The neck feels smooth and comfortable, and the overall build has a polished, high-end feel. Clear, dynamic, and versatile, this D-18 offers a modern take on a timeless sound.
From Martin and Co.
The D-18 Modern Deluxe reimagines a Martin icon with cutting-edge craftsmanship. A spruce VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) top and Golden Era–style Adirondack spruce X-bracing recreate the power and balance of a nearly century-old Martin. Natural protein glue and a lightweight carbon-fiber bridge plate add resonance and sustain, while exclusive Liquidmetal® bridge pins enhance projection by up to 3 decibels. EVO gold frets and a slightly asymmetrical neck ensure smooth, precise play, and East Indian rosewood binding around the body, Waverly gold open-gear tuners, and a 1933-style pearl logo lend understated elegance. The iconic Dreadnought body shape offers bold lows, articulate highs, and exceptional headroom—a faithful tribute to the past with a distinctly modern edge and refined sonic authority.
Top Material: Spruce with VTS
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Clear
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Top Detail: None
Binding: East Indian Rosewood
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Liquidmetal®
Bridge Pin Dots: Red Acrylic
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18
Back Inlay Material: None
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Brace Size: 5/16"
Heelcap: East Indian Rosewood
Endpiece: East Indian Rosewood
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Satin
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: Abalone
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Stylized Script Inlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Headplate Detail: None
Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Electronics: Yes
Electronics Options: Fishman Aura VT Blend
Case: Hardshell
Weight: 4lbs 1oz
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.
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