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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
Acoustic Centre offers free shipping on all new items to most locations within Australia on all orders over $99, excluding Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. Used items have a flat rate shipping fee of $59 within our usual shipping locations. We also offer competitive Express shipping options at checkout.
Customers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland recieve free shipping on all accessory orders over $99, but will incur a flat rate instrument or large item shipping charge of $179 (or $299 for Express shipping).
Used instruments fall outside of our usual shipping policy, and shipping to most addresses will be $69 - $99, as shown at checkout.
Occasionally due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer free postage. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 15% of your purchase. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
All strings and accessories will be shipped with tracking via courier or Australia Post. Other items including guitars and amplification equipment will be shipped using our courier service providers, with a tracking number and signature on delivery.
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We endeavour to show the actual instrument in stock whenever possible, but the guitar in stock may differ slightly from the one shown on our website. Materials used can look different from guitar to guitar, including timber grain and colour, parts colours and finishing. If an instrument is a one-of-a-kind or preowned guitar, the picture will always be of the actual guitar in stock, but production models may have slight variations to the picture shown.
If you're after a particular look, feel free to email us at info@acousticcentre.com.au or send us a message through our chat service to request photos of the actual guitar in stock. We are more than happy to send through pictures of all in-stock guitars, to make your choice easier.
Please note that returns will not be accepted for variations in timber grain / colouring, finish variations and parts colouring, unless there is a fault with the instrument. If you have any questions at all regarding an instrument's appearance, just drop us a line - we're always happy to send photos, and if we have more than one instrument in stock you'll be able to choose the exact guitar that you receive!
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