Martin - D-18 Satin Amberburst Standard Series
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. Vintage details include open-geared tuners and classic 18-style appointments pair with a modern, low profile neck for an old-soul sound. Available in full gloss, full satin with an aging toner top, or full satin with an amberburst top.
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Full-bodied dreadnought voice with responsive action and reliable tuning stability
Light gauge strings let the bracing shine. Play daily - the top opens beautifully.
Martin has defined acoustic guitar since 1833 - nearly 200 years of wisdom in every brace and joint. The signature voice is immediately recognizable on Nashville recordings, folk stages, or living room couches. Built to last generations and genuinely sounds better with age as solid wood matures. Owning a Martin begins a musical relationship that deepens year after year.
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| Overview | |
| Recommended Strings | Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium |
| Body Size | D-14 Fret |
| Finish Top | Satin |
| Construction | Dovetail Neck Joint |
| Back and Side Finish | Satin |
| Bracing Pattern | Forward-Shifted X-Brace |
| Scale Length | 25.4" |
| Brace Shape | Scalloped |
| Fingerboard Width at Nut | 1 3/4'' |
| Top Material | Spruce |
| Neck Shape | Modified Low Oval |
| Back Material | Genuine Mahogany |
| Neck Taper | High-Performance Taper |
| Side Material | Genuine Mahogany |
| Electronics | None |
| Electronics Options | None |
| Top | |
| Top Color | Amberburst |
| Bridge Style | Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle |
| Binding | Black |
| Bridge String Spacing | 2 5/32" |
| Top Inlay Material | Multi-Stripe |
| Bridge Material | Ebony |
| Top Detail | None |
| Bridge Pin Material | Black Plastic |
| Pickguard | Tortoise Pattern |
| Bridge Pin Dots | None |
| Pickguard Inlay | None |
| Saddle | Compensated Bone |
| Rosette | Multi-Stripe |
| Saddle Radius | 16" |
| Body | |
| Brace Material | Spruce |
| Back and Sides Color | Dark Mahogany |
| Brace Size | 5/16" |
| Back Detail | None |
| Back Purfling/Strip | Style 18 |
| Back Inlay Material | None |
| Heelcap | Black |
| Side Detail | None |
| Endpiece | Black |
| Side Inlay Material | None |
| Endpiece Inlay | None |
| Neck | |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
| Finish Neck | Satin |
| Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret | 2 1/8'' |
| Neck Color | Dark Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Inlay Style | Old Style 18 |
| Number of Frets Total | 20 |
| Fingerboard Inlay Material | Abalone |
| Neck Joins Body At | 14th Fret |
| Fingerboard Binding Material | None |
| Side Dots | White |
| Headstock | |
| Headstock Shape | Solid with Square Taper |
| Tuning Machines | Nickel Open Gear |
| Headplate Material | East Indian Rosewood |
| Knob | Butterbean |
| Headplate Logo Style | Script Old Style Overlay |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Headplate Binding Material | None |
| Misc | |
| Case | Hardshell |
| Left-handed Availability | true |
| Label | None |
| Pleked | true |
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Martin is one of the most recognized names in musical instruments worldwide. Known for exceptional build quality, innovative design, and reliable performance across every price range, Martin instruments are trusted by beginners and touring professionals alike.
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