Martin D-18 Satin Overview

The Martin D-18 Satin offers the same core voice and build as the standard D-18, with a more open, responsive feel thanks to its satin finish. The D-14 fret dreadnought body provides strong projection and low-end presence, while the combination of a spruce top and mahogany back and sides delivers a focused, punchy tone with clear highs and a defined midrange.

With the 2025 Standard Series updates, this model features forward-shifted GE-scalloped bracing for improved resonance and dynamic response. The GE Modified Low Oval neck with high-performance taper and 25.4" scale length keeps the feel comfortable and consistent across the board. The satin finish gives it a slightly more immediate response and a broken-in feel, making it a practical option for players who prefer a less glossy, more natural aesthetic.

Highlights
  • D-14 fret dreadnought body for strong projection and headroom
  • Satin finish for a more open, responsive feel
  • Solid mahogany back and sides with spruce top
  • Forward-shifted GE-scalloped bracing for enhanced response
  • GE Modified Low Oval neck with high-performance taper
Specifications Body
  • Body Size: D-14 Fret
  • Top Material: Spruce
  • Top Finish: Satin
  • Top Color: Aging Toner
  • Back & Sides Material: Mahogany
  • Back & Sides Finish: Satin
  • Back & Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
  • Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
  • Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
  • Brace Material: Spruce
  • Brace Size: 5/16"
  • Binding: Black
  • Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe
  • Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
  • Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18
Neck
  • Neck Material: Select Hardwood
  • Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
  • Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Old Style 18 (Abalone)
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4"
  • Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
  • Number of Frets: 20
Hardware
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
  • Saddle: Compensated Bone
  • Nut: Bone
  • Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs
  • Bridge Pins: Ebony
Electronics
  • Electronics: None
Miscellaneous
  • Case: Hardshell
  • Country of Origin: USA
  • Other: 2025 Standard Series updates with GE bracing
  • Other: Pleked from factory
  • Other: Left-handed availability
Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

Tone Shop Guitars is the premier Martin dealer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area — and beyond. Our staff are players and enthusiasts who know these instruments inside and out, and we hand-inspect every guitar before it leaves our doors. When you buy a Martin from us, you're not just getting a great guitar — you're getting the expertise, the care, and the follow-through that a purchase like this deserves. Stop by any of our three DFW locations or shop online with confidence. We're here to help you find the right one.

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Standard Series D-18 Satin
Finish
  • Satin
Categories
Pickup
  • None
Finish Style
  • Satin
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Model Family
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Top Material
  • Spruce
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Series
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Tan
  • Natural
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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