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Martin D-18 Standard Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

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The Martin D-18 Standard Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar provides a playing experience like no other. For over a century, Martin's legendary D-18 has def...Click To Read More About This Product

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Full-dreadnought sound with solid tonewoods and a high performance neck for playing comfort.

The Martin D-18 Standard Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar provides a playing experience like no other. For over a century, Martin's legendary D-18 has defined the dreadnought sound and cemented its status as an American classic. Handcrafted from premium solid wood, the D-18 delivers a focused tone that sits perfectly in any mix. Whether you're picking around a campfire or recording an album, the D-18's musical versatility and timeless style are ready to inspire a lifetime of music making.

Solid Wood Construction Creates a Lifetime of Rich Tone


The D-18 owes its rich, complex tone to solid spruce and mahogany. A solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity and projection, while solid mahogany back and sides impart warmth and depth. As the D-18 ages, these tonewoods open up to reveal layer upon layer of musical nuance. The result is a dreadnought with unparalleled richness, balance and musicality.

Iconic Style and Playability


With its 14-fret neck, vintage appointments and timeless dreadnought body, the D-18 embodies Martin's iconic acoustic style. A modified low oval neck profile provides hours of comfortable playability, while a solid ebony fingerboard and bridge offer a smooth playing surface. The D-18's style and tone have endured for over a century because they get everything just right.

Professional Sound for Studio and Stage


Whether recording an album or performing live, the D-18 delivers a focused, professional sound. Its musical versatility allows the D-18 to sit perfectly in any mix without adjustment. Simply point a microphone at the 12th fret and capture the D-18's balanced tone and rich harmonic detail. On stage, the D-18 projects with power and authority while never overpowering vocals or other instruments.

A Lifetime of Music


Built by skilled craftsmen using time-honored techniques, the D-18 is made to be played for a lifetime. With premium tonewoods and sturdy construction, the D-18 actually improves with age as the wood matures and resonates more freely. Like a treasured instrument handed down through generations, the D-18 is an heirloom that provides a lifetime of rich tone and musical inspiration.

FEATURES
  • Powerful dreadnought design
  • Great-sounding combination of solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides
  • Modified Low Oval Neck profile with High Performance Taper
  • Smooth black ebony fingerboard
  • Bone nut and compensated saddle for improved sustain and intonation
  • Includes case

Invest in an acoustic that'll bring years of pleasure and music to your life. Order today.

SPECIFICATIONS
  • Model: D-18 Standard
  • Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
  • Body Size: D-14 Fret
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Rosette: Style 18
  • Top Bracing Pattern: Standard ''X'' Scalloped, Forward Shifted
  • Top Braces: Solid 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 with Performing Artist Taper
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Headstock: Solid/Square Taper
  • Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood/Raised Gold Foil
  • 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 with Aging Toner
  • Finish Neck: Satin
  • Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
  • Bridge Style: 1930s Style Belly with Drop-In Saddle
  • Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/16''
  • Saddle: 16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone
  • Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared with 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: No

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