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AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
40/SS-D18
Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne
The Martin D-18 Standard Series is a modern reimagining of one of Martin’s most iconic dreadnoughts, updated with vintage-inspired appointments and improved tonal dynamics. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, this guitar delivers the classic warmth, punch, and clarity that has made the D-18 a favourite across genres for nearly a century. Golden Era forward-shifted X-bracing adds impressive volume and responsiveness, while the Aging Toner finish gives it a timeless, broken-in look.
A select hardwood neck with a GE Modified Low Oval profile offers exceptional comfort for both strumming and fingerstyle players. The ebony fingerboard is thinner and bevelled for a smooth, broken-in feel, paired with traditional Old Style 18 inlays and nickel open-gear tuners for vintage charm. The D-18’s focused tone and excellent projection make it a go-to choice for bluegrass, folk, and singer-songwriters seeking tonal clarity and balanced articulation.
Classic D-18 tone with solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides
Golden Era forward-shifted X-bracing enhances responsiveness and projection
Comfortable GE Modified Low Oval neck profile with 1.75" nut width
Premium appointments include ebony fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle
Vintage-inspired updates including thinner fingerboard, beveled edges, and Aging Toner finish
Body Shape D-18 Standard Dreadnought
Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Wood Solid Mahogany
Top Finish Gloss
Color Aging Toner
Bracing Forward Shifted X-brace
Binding Black
Neck Wood Select Hardwood
Neck Finish Satin
Neck Shape GE Modified Low Oval
Scale Length 25.4"
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 16"
Fingerboard Inlay Old Style 18
Number of Frets 20
Nut Width 1.75"
Nut Material Bone
Saddle Material Compensated Bone
Bridge Material Ebony
Tuning Machines Nickel Open-gear
Strings Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, .013–.056
Case Hardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number 10Y25D18
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