• Side view of the Martin D-18 guitar showcasing its sleek design and mahogany back.
  • Close-up of the fingerboard of the Martin D-18 revealing its ebony material and abalone dot inlays.
  • Front view of the Martin D-18 highlighting its iconic spruce top and classic design.
  • Detailed image of the bridge of the Martin D-18 made of ebony, showcasing the high-performance saddle.
  • The Martin D-18 guitar being played, emphasizing its rich sound and full-bodied tone during performance.
  • Image of the headstock of the Martin D-18 featuring nickel open gear tuning machines.
  • Back view of the Martin D-18 highlighting its dark mahogany finish and elegant curves.
  • Martin D-18 guitar in a natural setting, demonstrating its design and craftsmanship.
  • Detail shot of the Martin D-18's rosette and top inlay material, showcasing its vintage style.
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Martin D-18 Acoustic Guitar - Iconic Dreadnought with Solid Spruce & Mahogany, Vintage Tone, Hardshell Case

Martin D-18 Acoustic Guitar - Iconic Dreadnought with Solid Spruce & Mahogany, Vintage Tone, Hardshell Case

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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.

SPECIFICATIONS

OVERVIEW

Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium

Body Size: D-14 Fret

Finish Top: Gloss

Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint

Back and Side Finish: Gloss

Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace

Scale Length: 25.4"

Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''

Top Material: Spruce

Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval

Back Material: Mahogany

Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper

Side Material: Mahogany

Electronics: None

TOP

Top Color: Aging Toner

Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle

Binding: Black

Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"

Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe

Bridge Material: Ebony

Bridge Pin Material: Ebony

Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Bridge Pin Dots: None

Pickguard Inlay: None

Saddle: Compensated Bone

Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe

Saddle Radius: 16"

BODY

Brace Material: Spruce

Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany

Brace Size: 5/16"

Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18

Back Inlay Material: None

Heelcap: Faux Tortoise

Endpiece: Black

Side Inlay Material: None

Endpiece Inlay: None

NECK

Neck Material: Select Hardwood

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

Pleked: true

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