Martin D-18 Satin, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural (Aging Toner)

~Guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive~

We are excited to offer the just released 2025 Martin 18 Series. These models harken back to the classic models of the 30s and 40s, providing some of the most sought after and most recorded tones in history.

As part of the newly refreshed Standard series, the 18 series models include Golden Era Top Braces, the Authentic Fingerboard Thickness (thinner) with gently beveled comfort edge, sleeker vintage-style heel, Golden Era Modern Belly Bridge with Ebony Bridge Pins and the Nut is placed on the angle of the headstock.

The new for 2025 D-18 Satin provides historic Martin tone with the incredibly high-quality design of the Standard Series.  The all-solid design offers the tones of one of the most recorded guitars in history.  The Solid Spruce Top delivers a wide dynamic range that players of all styles will appreciate.  The Mahogany Back and Sides provide a balanced response that is full and rich.    

The satin finish on this model is the only difference between it and the standard D-18.

Players will immediately notice the quick responding top that allows for tones to be drawn out of the instrument with ease.  The dreadnought body offers a percussive bass response that will fill out your sound while still blending smoothly to the sparkling top-end trebles that are full of depth and no shrill.

Strummers will love the woodsy tones and pickers will love the ability to cut through a mix with power and clarity.  The D-18 is a mainstay in the most elaborate collections.

Specifications:

• Serial #: 3025166
• Body Size: D-14 Fret
• Finish Top: Satin
• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
• Back and Side Finish: Satin
• Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Brace Shape: Golden Era Scalloped
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
• Top Material: Spruce
• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
• Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Electronics: None
• Top Color: Aging Toner
• Bridge Style: Golden Era Modern Belly
• Binding: Black
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Top Detail: None
• Bridge Pin Material: Ebony
• Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
• Bridge Pin Dots: None
• Pickguard Inlay: None
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Rosette: Multi-Stripe
• Saddle Radius: 16"
• Brace Material: Spruce
• Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Back Detail: None
• Back Inlay Material: None
• Heelcap: Black
• Side Detail: None
• Endpiece: Black
• Side Inlay Material: None
• Endpiece Inlay: None
• 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 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
• Case: Hardshell
• Label: None
• Pleked: True

We are proud to include a full professional setup to factory spec before delivering your new Martin Guitar.  Our world-class techs will dial in your guitar to make sure the playability is maximized on your new Martin!

Empire Music is one of only 25 Worldwide Martin Custom Shop Expert Dealers.