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The "D-18," a representative model of Martin guitars that has made history alongside the "D-28." This particular instrument was manufactured in 2013. It features a Sitka spruce top, genuine mahogany sides and back, ebony fingerboard and bridge, Grover open-back tuners, headstock decal logo, abalone dot fingerboard inlays, Style 18 rosette, tortoiseshell pickguard, 44.5mm nut width, a modified low oval neck shape that is thin even at the high frets, and forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing. While retaining a traditional design reminiscent of pre-war specifications, with its bracing, pickguard, and open-back tuners, it's a modern world-standard model with a 44.5mm nut width and a highly playable neck shape. It boasts a dynamic sound with bright highs and deep lows. This guitar boasts a voluminous sound that resonates beautifully, with a refreshing tone that cuts through effortlessly. It's an excellent model that fully showcases the unique charm of the mahogany S&B 18, distinct from the 28. It's comfortable to play with a flat pick, and its responsiveness makes it ideal for fingerstyle playing as well. The saddle is a short saddle, typical of the Standard series, offering high expandability for pickup installations. There are repair marks in four places on the body binding's curve, but this is unavoidable for a modern instrument. The repairs are neatly done, almost imperceptible unless closely examined. Other than minor dents and small scratches on the body top, the guitar is in generally excellent condition. The neck has been adjusted for optimal playability, with plenty of saddle and truss rod adjustment remaining. This is an easy-to-handle guitar with ample room for further fine-tuning. A timeless standard that you can't talk about Martin without knowing. This mahogany model boasts a dry tone and lightness that rosewood models lack. Recommended for those who find 28-inch basses too bassy or too heavy. Please consider it.

Condition: EX++
Top: Solid Spruce
Side: Solid Genuine Mahogany
Back: Solid Genuine Mahogany
Neck: Select Hardwood
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Dots/Old Style 18
Machine Heads: Grover/Nickel
Rosette: White & Black/Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Binding: Tortoise Color
Pick Guard: Faux Tortoise
Pickup: none
Nut width: 44.5mm
Scale: 645.2mm
Case: Original Hard Case
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