Serial: 3034229

The Martin Custom Shop D-18 delivers classic dreadnought power with premium tonewoods and vintage-inspired construction straight from the Martin Custom Shop. Built with a solid Adirondack spruce top and genuine mahogany back and sides, this model offers strong projection, clear articulation, and the focused punch that has made the D-18 a benchmark for flatpickers, strummers, and singer-songwriters alike.

Hand-shaped Golden Era scalloped forward-shifted bracing and a traditional dovetail neck joint give this guitar a lively, responsive feel with excellent headroom and dynamic range. Subtle custom details like faux tortoise binding and Old Style 18 appointments round out a timeless design that brings Custom Shop quality to a ready-to-play instrument without the need for a full custom order.

• Adirondack spruce top for power, clarity, and headroom
• Genuine mahogany back and sides for warmth and balance
• Golden Era hand-scalloped forward-shifted bracing
• Classic D-18 dreadnought voice with strong projection
• Martin Custom Shop craftsmanship with traditional styling

• Size: D-14 Fret
• Top: Adirondack spruce
• Back & Sides: Genuine mahogany
• Bracing Pattern: Forward-shifted X-brace
• Brace Shape: GE-scalloped, hand-shaped
• Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Aging toner
• Binding: Faux tortoise

• Material: Select hardwood
• Profile: GE Modified Low Oval
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Frets: 20
• Inlays: Old Style 18
• Neck Finish: Satin

• Bridge: Ebony
• Saddle: Bone
• Tuners: Nickel open-gear
• Pickguard: Faux tortoise

• None

• Case: Hardshell case
• Recommended Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Medium
• Left-handed version available from the factory

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