With subtle elegance, and timeless sound, the Martin D-18E Retro is the ultimate dreadnought guitar. Featuring a Spruce top and Genuine Mahogany back and sides, the D-18E Retro's tone is warm and round - and thanks to the resonant scalloped internal body bracing, it's voice is commanding and powerful. Pairing classic vintage details - like open-geared tuners - with traditional 18-style appointments with a modern, low-profile neck, this guitar sings with stunning vintage glory. Rounded out with a Fishman Aura VT Pickup and Preamp system, you can mix studio-quality mic'd sound with the signal from the guitar's pickup to achieve the most realistic acoustic sound possible - and eliminating the need to mic up your guitar on stage, and prevent stage noise and feedback. Body Top Material: Spruce Body Material: Genuine Mahogany Body Finish: Gloss Body Bracing: Forward-Shifted X-Brace, Scalloped Neck Neck Material: Select Hardwood Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval Neck Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint Neck Finish: Satin Fretboard Material: Ebony Frets: 20 Scale Length: 25.4 Electronics Pickup/Preamp: Fishman Aura VT Hardware Bridge: Ebony Machine Heads: Nickel Open Gear Nut Material: Bone Included Accessories: Original Hardcase