When you choose Moore Guitars, you're not just buying an instrument! 

 You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you.  Our #1 priority is to give you the best purchasing experience on Reverb!

Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe

Top Wood: Spruce with VTS Back & Side Wood: Genuine Mahogany Weight: 4lbs Serial: M3016011

What you see in the pictures is exactly what you’ll get! If anything seems unclear or missing, just send us a message and we will be happy to help.

Looking to trade a guitar? We’re always interested in great used guitars! Drop us a message!

The Dreadnought, Evolved.

Meet the Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe—a guitar that feels like a perfectly preserved classic but plays with the precision of a modern machine. Martin took the iconic D-18, a cornerstone of American music, and packed it with top-tier appointments and cutting-edge tech. The result is a Dreadnought that honors its heritage while pushing the boundaries of tone and playability. It’s got the soul of a vintage instrument, but it’s built for today's player.

At its heart is a Sitka Spruce top treated with Martin's VTS (Vintage Tone System). This isn't just marketing speak; it's an aging process that replicates the cellular structure of vintage wood, giving you the dry, open, and incredibly responsive tone of a guitar that's been played for decades—right out of the box. Paired with genuine mahogany back and sides, it delivers that classic D-18 punch: woody, direct, and beautifully balanced, with a powerful low-end and crisp, articulate highs.

Under the Hood: Vintage Heart, Modern Muscle

The magic of the Modern Deluxe series is in the details you *don't* see. The bracing is forward-shifted, scalloped Adirondack spruce (also with VTS), just like the most sought-after pre-war Martins. But here’s the twist: it’s reinforced with a carbon fiber bridge plate and secured with protein glue. This combination makes the top resonate more freely, giving you a noticeable boost in volume and sustain. Add in the Liquidmetal® bridge pins—which increase projection by several decibels—and you have a cannon of a guitar that's still incredibly dynamic.

Unmatched Playability

Martin didn't just focus on tone. The neck is carved into their Vintage Deluxe profile with a High-Performance Taper. It’s a slightly asymmetrical shape that feels instantly comfortable, filling the hand perfectly without ever feeling bulky. Combined with a satin finish and gold EVO frets—which are harder and smoother than standard frets—you get a buttery, effortless playing experience all the way up the ebony fingerboard. From the elegant East Indian Rosewood binding to the stylized script logo on the headstock, every element is chosen to create a guitar that looks, feels, and sounds like a modern masterpiece.

Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:

- Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM! See why musicians trust us! Our top priority is providing you with the best purchasing experience on Reverb.

- We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!

- Flexible financing options! We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!

- 72-Hour Risk-Free Trial! Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!

-Free UPS Ground Shipping (Signature Required)! Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!

- Custom setup! Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.

- In business since 1976! Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.

- Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!

- Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.

You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum! Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal “on the phone” description of this guitar. Thank you for looking at our listing!

Specifications

Top Material: Spruce with VTS

Finish Top: Gloss

Top Color: Clear

Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe

Top Detail: None

Binding: East Indian Rosewood

Bridge Material: Ebony

Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle

Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"

Bridge Pin Material: Liquidmetal®

Bridge Pin Dots: Red Acrylic

Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern

Pickguard Inlay: None

Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe

Saddle: Compensated Bone

Saddle Radius: 16"

Body Size: D-14 Fret

Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint

Back Material: Genuine Mahogany

Side Material: Genuine Mahogany

Back and Side Finish: Gloss

Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany

Back Detail: None

Side Detail: None

Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18

Back Inlay Material: None

Side Inlay Material: None

Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace

Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped

Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS

Brace Size: 5/16"

Heelcap: East Indian Rosewood

Endpiece: East Indian Rosewood

Endpiece Inlay: None

Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe

Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper

Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany

Neck Color: Dark Mahogany

Finish Neck: Satin

Scale Length: 25.4"

Number of Frets Total: 20

Neck Joins Body At: 14thFret

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''

Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18

Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone

Fingerboard Binding Material: None

Side Dots: Abalone

Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper

Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood

Headplate Logo Style: Stylized Script Inlay

Headplate Binding Material: None

Headplate Detail: None

Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear

Knob: Butterbean

Nut Material: Bone

Case: Ply Hardshell

Label: None

Pleked: true

Moore Guitars is proud to be a Preferred/Authorized Dealer for:

• Guitars: Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Gretsch, & Whitfill.
• Amplifiers: Carr, Mesa/Boogie, Friedman, Soldano, & Genzler. 
• Effects:  Strymon, JHS, Sabbadius, MXR, Wampler, Dunlop, Earthquaker Devices, Darkglass.