Understated looks, timeless tone. The warm tone of mahogany and spruce couple with resonant scalloped bracing under the hood for a sound that’s honest, authoritative, and clear. The legendary Martin D-18 Satin represents acoustic guitar royalty with its century-spanning heritage.This refreshed model honors its prewar ancestry while incorporating modern refinements. The solid Sitka spruce top features Golden Era forward-shifted X-bracing, delivering exceptional responsiveness and resonance. Its mahogany sides produce the warm, punchy tone that has defined countless recordings across genres. The GE Modified Low Oval neck profile with 1.75-inch nut width accommodates various playing styles, from aggressive flatpicking to nuanced fingerstyle. Enhanced with a thinner beveled ebony fingerboard and streamlined vintage heel, this D-18 elevates an already iconic design, offering professional-grade sound and playability that continues to set the standard for dreadnought acoustics.This Martin D-18 Satin Amberburst departs from the traditional high-gloss nitrocellulose finish, instead featuring a smooth satin exterior. While it can be an aesthetic choice, many discerning players maintain that satin finishes enhance tonal qualities. The principle is straightforwardsatin applications are inherently thinner than full gloss, potentially allowing greater wood resonance by minimizing dampening effects. Experiencing the remarkable voice of this D-18 Satin firsthand provides compelling evidence for those who advocate for lighter finishes. The instrument’s exceptional response and projection speak volumes about Martin’s craftsmanship, regardless of finish philosophy.A hardshell case is included. The Martin D-18 is an icon in the world of guitars, and the “go to” choice for those that want a full, warm sound. This particular model was released prior to the 2025 refresh, and is now available on a great deal.
Overview
Body Size:D-14 FretFinish Top:SatinConstruction:Dovetail Neck JointBack and Side Finish:SatinBracing Pattern:Forward-Shifted X-BraceScale Length:25.4″Brace Shape:ScallopedFingerboard Width at Nut:1 3/4”Top Material:SpruceNeck Shape:Modified Low OvalBack Material:Genuine MahoganyNeck Taper:High-Performance TaperSide Material:Genuine MahoganyElectronics:NoneElectronics Options:None
Top
Top Color:AmberburstBridge Style:Modern Belly – Drop in SaddleBinding:BlackBridge String Spacing:2 5/32″Top Inlay Material:Multi-StripeBridge Material:EbonyTop Detail:NoneBridge Pin Material:Black PlasticPickguard:Tortoise PatternBridge Pin Dots:NonePickguard Inlay:NoneSaddle:Compensated BoneRosette:Multi-StripeSaddle Radius:16″
Body
Brace Material:SpruceBack and Sides Color:Dark MahoganyBrace Size:5/16″Back Detail:NoneBack Purfling/Strip:Style 18Back Inlay Material:NoneHeelcap:BlackSide Detail:NoneEndpiece:BlackSide Inlay Material:NoneEndpiece Inlay:None
Neck
Neck Material:MahoganyFingerboard Material:EbonyFinish Neck:SatinFingerboard Width at 12th Fret:2 1/8”Neck Color:Dark MahoganyFingerboard Inlay Style:Old Style 18Number of Frets Total:20Fingerboard Inlay Material:AbaloneNeck Joins Body At:14th FretFingerboard Binding Material:NoneSide Dots:White
Headstock
Headstock Shape:Solid with Square TaperTuning Machines:Nickel Open GearHeadplate Material:East Indian RosewoodKnob:ButterbeanHeadplate Logo Style:Script Old Style OverlayNut Material:BoneHeadplate Binding Material:None
Misc
Case:HardshellLeft Handed Availability:truePleked:true
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