Description

This is C.F. Martin's revamped D-18, newly designed in 2012. The new Martin D-18 harkens back to the company's "Golden Era" instruments, with the additions of forward-shifted X-bracing (scalloped), ebony bridge & fingerboard and 1 3/4" nut width. A great-looking guitar with endless versatility, from bluegrass, to folk to pop, the Martin D-18 delivers classic, golden-warm mahogany ring with brightness and crisp definition that countless other guitar makers strive to emulate. Price includes a beautiful Martin hard case.

Pictures may vary slightly from current stock.

Specs

  • Sitka spruce top
  • Mahogany back & sides
  • Body Size: Dreadnought 14 Fret
  • 25.4'' scale length
  • 1-3/4'' nut width
  • Rosette: Style 18
  • Top Bracing Pattern: Standard ''X'' Scalloped, Forward Shifted
  • Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''
  • Back Purfling: Style 18
  • Endpiece: Delmar Tortoise Color
  • Endpiece Inlay: none
  • Binding: Tortoise Color
  • Top Inlay Style: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
  • Neck Material: Select Hardwood
  • Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Profile w/ Performing Artist Taper
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Raised Gold Foil
  • Heelcap: Tortoise Color
  • Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
  • Number of Frets Clear: 14
  • Number of Frets Total: 20
  • Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/8''
  • Fingerboard Position Inlays: Old Style 18
  • Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss
  • Finish Top: Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner
  • Finish Neck: Satin
  • Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
  • Bridge Style: 1930s Style Belly w/ Drop-In Saddle
  • Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/16''
  • Saddle: 16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone
  • Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs
  • Bridge & End Pins: Black
  • Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color

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