Experience the enduring legacy of acoustic excellence with the Martin D-18, a workhorse dreadnought trusted by generations of musicians and legends alike. Revered for its bold projection, rich bass, bright trebles, and punchy midrange, it delivers a balanced, articulate voice that shines in every playing style and performance setting. Crafted from premium spruce and mahogany, the D-18 combines timeless simplicity with remarkable tonal clarity, while its smooth, comfortable neck ensures effortless playability. A true benchmark in acoustic craftsmanship, this guitar embodies the heritage, reliability, and musicality that define Martin.
Features
- D-14 Fret body size
- Mahogany back and sides
- Spruce top with Aging Toner top color
- GE Modified Low Oval neck with High-Performance Taper
- 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
- Hardshell case
Specifications
General
Model: D-18
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Body
Top Material: Spruce
Finish Top: Satin
Top Color: Aging Toner
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Top Detail: None
Back Material: Mahogany
Side Material: Mahogany
Back and Side Finish: Satin
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: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Heelcap: Black
Endpiece: Black
Endpiece Inlay: None
Binding: Black
Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: None
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Ebony
Bridge Pin Dots: None
Neck
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Satin
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: White
Hardware
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Headplate Detail: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone