Martin - D-18 Satin 1935 Sunburst
The D-18 pairs spruce and mahogany for clear, balanced tone with bold projection. With vintage-style bracing and modern playability updates, it’s a timeless Dreadnought trusted by generations—and ready for what’s next.
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D-18
The Martin D-18 is one of the most iconic guitars in Martin’s lineup, trusted by legends of music and players like you for nearly a century. Known as a tried-and-true workhorse, its Dreadnought size delivers the bold, projective tone and strong bass that have shaped countless performances and recordings. Handcrafted with a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, the D-18 offers a full and balanced voice with bright trebles, a punchy midrange, and exceptional clarity in an iconic, no-frills design that has always delivered. The satin neck with a Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval profile, high-performance taper, and 25.4" scale length ensures unmatched comfort and playability. Elegant ebony details, including the bridge, bridge pins, and fingerboard with abalone dot inlays, complement its timeless style. Available in a variety of gloss and satin options, the D-18 is a guitar you can trust to unleash the artist within.
Martin’s refreshed Standard Series for 2025 enhances tone, comfort, and style. Sitka spruce GE top bracing, as featured on the Modern Deluxe Series, delivers vintage-inspired tone and sustain, while updates like a reimagined neck profile, thinner fingerboard, and refined bridge and heel improve playability and aesthetics. Each guitar includes a hardshell case.
Highlights
- D-14 Fret body size
- Mahogany back and sides
- Spruce top with 1935 Sunburst top color
- GE Modified Low Oval neck with High-Performance Taper
- 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
- Hardshell case
- Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium
Top |
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Top Material
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Spruce |
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Finish Top
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Satin |
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Top Color
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1935 Sunburst |
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Top Inlay Material
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Multi-Stripe |
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Top Detail
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None |
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Binding
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Black |
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Bridge Material
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Ebony |
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Bridge Style
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GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle |
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Bridge String Spacing
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2 5/32" |
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Bridge Pin Material
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Ebony |
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Bridge Pin Dots
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None |
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Pickguard
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Faux Tortoise |
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Pickguard Inlay
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None |
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Rosette
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Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe |
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Saddle
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Compensated Bone |
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Saddle Radius
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16" |
Body |
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Body Size
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D-14 Fret |
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Construction
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Dovetail Neck Joint |
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Back Material
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Mahogany |
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Side Material
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Mahogany |
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Back and Side Finish
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Satin |
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Back and Sides Color
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Dark Mahogany |
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Back Detail
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None |
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Side Detail
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None |
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Back Purfling/Strip
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Style 18 |
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Back Inlay Material
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None |
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Side Inlay Material
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None |
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Bracing Pattern
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Forward-Shifted X-Brace |
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Brace Shape
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GE-Scalloped |
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Brace Material
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Spruce |
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Brace Size
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5/16" |
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Heelcap
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Black |
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Endpiece
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Black |
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Endpiece Inlay
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None |
Neck |
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Neck Shape
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GE Modified Low Oval |
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Neck Taper
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High-Performance Taper |
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Neck Material
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Select Hardwood |
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Neck Color
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Dark Mahogany |
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Finish Neck
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Satin |
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Scale Length
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25.4" |
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Number of Frets Total
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20 |
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Neck Joins Body At
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14th Fret |
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Fingerboard Material
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Ebony |
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Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret
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2 1/8'' |
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Fingerboard Width at Nut
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1 3/4'' |
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Fingerboard Inlay Style
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Old Style 18 |
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Fingerboard Inlay Material
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Abalone |
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Fingerboard Binding Material
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None |
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Side Dots
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White |
Headstock |
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Headstock Shape
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Solid with Square Taper |
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Headplate Material
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East Indian Rosewood |
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Headplate Logo Style
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Script Old Style Overlay |
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Headplate Binding Material
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None |
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Tuning Machines
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Nickel Open Gear |
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Knob
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Butterbean |
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Nut Material
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Bone |
Misc |
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Case
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Hardshell |
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Label
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None |
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Electronics
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None |
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Left Handed Availability
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true |
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Pleked
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true |
Martin Guitars has been the gold standard in acoustic guitar manufacturing since 1833, earning its reputation through uncompromising craftsmanship and tonal excellence. The company's innovations in bracing patterns and wood selection have defined the sound of American music across folk, country, bluegrass, and beyond.
Martin's dreadnought design remains the industry benchmark for projection and clarity, trusted by professionals and serious enthusiasts worldwide. Each instrument reflects the brand's commitment to sustainable lutherie and the pursuit of sonic authenticity that has made Martin synonymous with quality acoustic guitars.
