Martin D-18 Standard Series Acoustic Guitar

Product Overview

The Martin D-18 Standard Series is a legendary dreadnought known for its powerful projection, balanced response, and distinctive combination of spruce and mahogany. Its solid spruce top provides clarity and dynamic range, while solid mahogany back and sides contribute a warm, focused tone with strong midrange presence.

The D-18’s Golden Era-inspired bracing enhances its responsiveness, making it a natural choice for flatpicking, bluegrass, folk, country, and full-bodied acoustic strumming. Modern refinements to the neck and fingerboard improve comfort while preserving the traditional character that has made the D-18 a lasting favorite among professional musicians.

Main Features

• Solid spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides.

• Dreadnought body for strong volume and projection.

• Golden Era forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing.

• GE Modified Low Oval neck profile with High-Performance Taper.

• Ebony fingerboard and bridge.

• Traditional Style 18 appointments.

• Includes a hardshell case.

Full Specifications

General

• Brand: Martin

• Model: D-18 Standard Series

• Series: Standard Series

• Guitar Type: Acoustic Guitar

• Number of Strings: 6

• Body Shape: Dreadnought, 14-fret

• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint

Body

• Top Material: Solid Spruce

• Back Material: Solid Mahogany

• Side Material: Solid Mahogany

• Body Finish: Gloss

• Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace

• Brace Shape: Golden Era Scalloped

• Brace Material: Spruce

• Brace Size: 5/16"

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood

• Neck Shape: Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval

• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper

• Neck Finish: Satin

• Scale Length: 25.4"

• Number of Frets: 20

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Fingerboard Inlay: Old Style 18

• Nut Material: Bone

• Nut Width: 1 3/4"

Hardware

• Bridge Material: Ebony

• Bridge Style: Golden Era Modern Belly, Drop-In Saddle

• Saddle: Compensated Bone

• Bridge Pins: Ebony

• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear

• Tuning Machine Knobs: Butterbean

Electronics

• Built-in Electronics: None

Accessories

• Included Case: Hardshell Case