Introduced in 1931, the D-18 is the original 14-fret Martin dreadnought and still one of our most popular instruments -- especially among studio musicians. The combination of light, quartersawn mahogany sides and back, and large Dreadnought size produces an exceptionally well-balanced tone. The D-18 is loud, with a bright, clear treble and warm, moderate bass, which makes it ideal for both recording and stage work. Features include solid spruce top, rosewood bridge and fingerboard, black binding and pickguard, hand-shaped genuine mahogany neck, and chrome enclosed tuners. The D-18. An American classic in the best Martin tradition.
MODEL
D-18
CONSTRUCTION:
Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
BODY SIZE:
D-14 Fret
TOP:
Solid Sitka Spruce
ROSETTE:
Style 28
TOP BRACING PATTERN:
Standard ''X''
TOP BRACES:
Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''
BACK MATERIAL:
Solid Genuine Mahogany
BACK PURFLING:
Style 18
SIDE MATERIAL:
Solid Genuine Mahogany
ENDPIECE:
Black Boltaron
ENDPIECE INLAY:
none
BINDING:
Black Boltaron
TOP INLAY STYLE:
Multiple Black/White Boltaron
SIDE INLAY:
none
BACK INLAY:
none
NECK MATERIAL:
Select Hardwood
NECK SHAPE:
Low Profile
NUT MATERIAL:
Bone
HEADSTOCK:
Solid/Square Taper
HEADPLATE:
Solid East Indian Rosewood /Raised Gold Foil
HEELCAP:
Solid Indian Rosewood
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL:
Solid East Indian Rosewood
SCALE LENGTH:
25.4''
# OF FRETS CLEAR:
14
# OF FRETS TOTAL:
20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT:
1-11/16''
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET:
2-1/8''
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS:
Style 28
FINGERBOARD BINDING:
none
FINISH BACK & SIDES:
Polished Gloss
FINISH TOP:
Polished Gloss ; Sunburst available at additional cost.
FINISH NECK:
Satin
BRIDGE MATERIAL:
Solid East Indian Rosewood
BRIDGE STYLE:
Belly
BRIDGE STRING SPACING:
2-1/8''
SADDLE:
16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone
TUNING MACHINES:
Gotoh Chrome w/ Large Buttons
RECOMMENDED STRINGS:
Martin Studio Performance Medium Phosphor Bronze (MSP4200)
BRIDGE & END PINS:
Black w/ White Dots
PICKGUARD:
Black
CASE:
640 Molded
INTERIOR LABEL:
none
ELECTRONICS:
Optional
OTHER OPTIONS:
Available left-handed at no additional charge
OTHER COMMENTS:
All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice.
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