- SKU: sn1452793
- Manufactured by: Martin
- Manufacturers Part No. : D18
The Martin D18 is a traditional-style dreadnought which features a rosewood fingerboard and bridge with black binding and pick guard plus chrome-enclosed tuning machines. Solid mahogany back and sides combine with a large dreadnought size to produce a loud, clear treble and a warm, moderate bass. Includes a deluxe Martin hard-shell case.
Spruce is the standard material for soundboards, the most commonly used species being Sitka. Its high stiffness combined with the lightweight characteristics of most softwoods, makes it a natural for high velocity of sound. A strong fundamental-to-overtone ratio gives Sitka spruce a powerful direct tone capable of retaining its clarity when played forcefully. This makes Sitka an excellent choice for top wood for players whose style demands a wide dynamic response and a robust, meaty tone. On the other hand, the lack of complex overtones in Sitka can produce a somewhat thin sound when played with a light touch - of course, depending upon the design of the guitar and the other choices of wood in its construction.
Mahogany necks, as used on the Martin D18 dreadnought, help to create a warmer, more "woody" tonal range.
This pre-owned model is in mint condition and has never been used
Specifications:
- CONSTRUCTION: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint.
- BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret.
- TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce.
- ROSETTE: Style 28.
- TOP BRACING PATTERN: DOM.
- TOP BRACES: Non-Scalloped 5/16'.'
- BACK MATERIAL: Solid Genuine Mahogany.
- BACK PURFLING: Style 18.
- SIDE MATERIAL: Solid Genuine Mahogany.
- ENDPIECE: Black Boltaron.
- BINDING: Black Boltaron.
- TOP INLAY STYLE: Multiple Black / White.
- NECK MATERIAL: Solid Genuine Mahogany.
- NECK SHAPE: Low Profile.
- NUT MATERIAL: Bone.
- HEADSTOCK: Solid/6 String No Diamond/Standard Taper.
- HEADPLATE: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Gold Foil Logo.
- HEELCAP: Solid East Indian Rosewood.
- FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood.
- SCALE LENGTH: 25.4.
- NUMBER OF FRETS CLEAR: 14.
- NUMBER OF FRETS TOTAL: 20.
- FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 11/16''.
- FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/8'.'
- FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Style 28.
- FINISH BACK & SIDES: Polished Gloss/ Maple Stain/ Dark Filler.
- FINISH TOP: Polished Gloss.
- FINISH NECK: Semi-Gloss/ Maple Stain/ Dark Filler.
- BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood.
- BRIDGE STYLE: Standard Belly.
- BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 1/8''.
- SADDLE: 16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone.
- TUNING MACHINES: Gotoh Chrome w/ Large Knobs.
- RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin SP 4200 Medium Phosphor Bronze.
- BRIDGE & END PINS: Black w/ White Dots.
- PICKGUARD: Black.
- CASE: 640 Moulded Hard Shell.
