Manufacturer's Description:
Few acoustic guitar models can rival the legacy, influence, and genre-defying sound of the esteemed Martin D-18. Originally introduced in 1931, the D-18 has undergone numerous specifications and design alterations throughout its nearly century-long existence to adapt to the evolving landscape of music. The newly updated Standard series harkens back to the D-18’s most beloved vintage period, reinstating several key features to their prewar specifications while also incorporating a range of performance-oriented enhancements. Notably, the updated D-18 features a solid Sitka spruce top equipped with Golden Era forward-shifted X-bracing, which optimizes its responsiveness and offers guitarists a more vibrant and resonant playing experience. The traditional mahogany sides contribute to the D-18's warm, punchy, and bass-rich tone, allowing it to stand out in bluegrass ensembles and provide a solid foundation in rock, country, and pop music. Additionally, the select hardwood neck, with its GE Modified Low Oval profile and 1.75-inch nut width, is designed to accommodate high-speed flatpickers, fingerstyle experts, and casual strummers alike, ensuring a fast and comfortable playing experience. Enhanced by several other upgrades from the Standard series, including a thinner beveled ebony fingerboard and an elegant vintage heel, the revitalized Martin D-18 further solidifies its status as one of the most revered and enduring designs in the world of six-string instruments.
Manufacturer's Specs:
- String Type: Steel
- Number of Strings: 6
- Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
- Body Shape: D-18 Standard Dreadnought
- Back & Sides Wood: Solid Mahogany
- Top Wood: Solid Spruce
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Color: Aging Toner
- Body Bracing: Forward Shifted X-brace
- Binding: Black
- Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
- Radius: 16"
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay: Old Style 18
- Number of Frets: 20
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Nut Width: 1.75"
- Nut Material: Bone
- Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-gear
- Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, .013-.056
- Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
- Manufacturer Part Number: 10Y25D18
