Martin D-18 StreetLegend Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar - Aged Spruce | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Martin D-18 StreetLegend left-handed acoustic guitar combines legendary tone with a lived-in aesthetic that tells a story before you play your first note. This 2025 Standard Series left-handed dreadnought features a solid spruce top with visual wear inspired by historic guitars in the Martin Museum, solid mahogany back and sides, and Golden Era scalloped bracing that delivers the bold, projective tone Martin is renowned for among professional musicians and serious acoustic players.
Product Overview
Built with a solid Sitka spruce top featuring custom ink aging and museum-inspired visual wear, the D-18 StreetLegend captures the soulful aesthetic of a well-loved vintage instrument straight from the factory. The solid mahogany back and sides provide the warm, woody resonance that has made the D-18 model a cornerstone of folk, country, and singer-songwriter music for generations. Martin's refreshed 2025 Standard Series enhances this classic design with Golden Era scalloped bracing for vintage-inspired tone and sustain.
The Golden Era Modified Low Oval neck profile with high-performance taper and select hardwood construction ensures comfortable playability across all 20 frets, while the thinner ebony fingerboard with Old Style 18 abalone inlays improves both comfort and traditional Martin elegance. The dovetail neck joint construction provides optimal energy transfer between neck and body, contributing to the guitar's impressive sustain and tonal complexity.
The GE-scalloped forward-shifted X bracing delivers enhanced volume and tonal response with strong bass, bright trebles, and punchy midrange that makes this dreadnought perfect for both fingerpicking and aggressive strumming. Vintage-inspired appointments including aged open-gear tuners, faux tortoise pickguard, and refined Golden Era modern belly bridge complete the authentic aesthetic while maintaining modern playability standards.
Ideal For
- Left-handed players seeking professional-quality Martin tone and craftsmanship
- Singer-songwriters needing authentic vintage aesthetics with left-handed configuration
- Folk and country musicians who need powerful projection for live performances
- Studio recording artists requiring rich harmonic content and excellent microphone response
- Collectors interested in Martin's museum-inspired aging techniques and visual aesthetics
- Intermediate to advanced players transitioning to professional-quality acoustic guitars
Key Features
Museum-Inspired Aging
The custom ink top finish includes visual wear patterns inspired by historic Martin guitars in the company's museum collection, giving your new instrument the character and soul of a vintage acoustic.
Golden Era Scalloped Bracing
The GE-scalloped forward-shifted X bracing, featured on Martin's Modern Deluxe Series, delivers vintage-inspired tone and sustain with enhanced volume and tonal complexity compared to standard bracing patterns.
2025 Standard Series Enhancements
Martin's refreshed Standard Series includes improved neck profile, thinner fingerboard, and refined bridge design that enhance both playability and aesthetics while maintaining the classic D-18 character.
Select Hardwood Neck Construction
The Golden Era Modified Low Oval neck profile with high-performance taper and select hardwood construction provides comfortable playability while reducing fatigue during extended playing sessions.
Vintage-Style Appointments
Aged open-gear tuners, faux tortoise pickguard, and Old Style 18 abalone inlays create authentic vintage aesthetics while the Golden Era modern belly bridge enhances both tone and visual appeal.
What's Included
- Martin D-18 StreetLegend left-handed acoustic guitar
- Martin hardshell case
- Certificate of authenticity
- Manufacturer warranty documentation
- Setup and quality inspection
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body Size | D-14 Fret (Dreadnought) |
| Top Material | Solid Sitka spruce with custom ink aging |
| Back Material | Solid mahogany |
| Side Material | Solid mahogany |
| Bracing | GE-scalloped forward-shifted X brace |
| Neck Material | Select hardwood |
| Neck Profile | Golden Era Modified Low Oval with high-performance taper |
| Fingerboard | Ebony, 1 3/4" nut width |
| Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret | 2 1/8" |
| Scale Length | 25.4" |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Neck Joint | Dovetail (joins at 14th fret) |
| Bridge | Ebony Golden Era modern belly with compensated bone saddle |
| Tuners | Nickel open-gear with butterbean knobs (aged) |
| Finish | Satin (top and back/sides) |
| Pickguard | Faux tortoise |
| Inlays | Old Style 18 abalone |
| Rosette | Old Style 18 multi-stripe |
| Top Color | Aged with custom ink details |
| Case | Hardshell included |
| Left-Handed | Yes |
| PLEK | Yes (precision fretwork) |
Get Your Hands on This Vintage-Inspired Guitar Today
Experience the authentic vintage character and powerful tone of the Martin D-18 StreetLegend left-handed acoustic guitar at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. This 2025 Standard Series left-handed instrument combines Martin's legendary craftsmanship with museum-inspired aging techniques and Golden Era enhancements that deliver decades of character in a brand-new guitar. Visit our showroom to discover why the D-18 StreetLegend represents the perfect blend of vintage soul and modern performance for left-handed players.
