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 Custom Shop D-18 Adirondack Spruce

Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce Back & Side Wood: Mahogany Weight: 4lbs 2oz/4.1lbs Serial: M3055939

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 D-18, Perfected

The Martin D-18 is a legend, a workhorse that has defined the sound of countless records with its dry, woody, and fundamental tone. But what happens when you hand that iconic blueprint over to the Martin Custom Shop with a single mission, to make it even more responsive, powerful, and vintage-inspired? You get this, a Custom Shop D-18 with a gorgeous Adirondack Spruce top. This isn't just another D-18; it's a finely-tuned instrument built for the discerning player who craves tonal purity and explosive dynamic range.

Adirondack & Mahogany: A Timeless Pairing

It all starts with the top wood. Adirondack spruce is the holy grail of top woods, prized for its incredible stiffness-to-weight ratio. What does that mean for you? Unmatched headroom and clarity. You can dig in with a heavy pick and the notes will stay crisp and articulate, never washing out. When you play with a lighter touch, you're rewarded with a beautiful, crystalline focus. Paired with the genuine mahogany back and sides, you get that classic warm, direct, and woody D-18 midrange that sits perfectly in any mix.

The Engine: Golden Era Bracing

Under the hood, this Custom Shop D-18 features hand-shaped, scalloped Golden Era Adirondack spruce bracing. This lighter, more refined bracing pattern allows the top to vibrate more freely, creating a guitar that is incredibly responsive and open-sounding right out of the box. It's a key ingredient in achieving that breathy, vintage-inspired voice with exceptional sustain. Every nuance of your playing is translated into pure, musical tone.

Modern Playability, Classic Feel

While the tone is pure vintage, the feel is all about modern comfort. The neck is carved into a GE Modified Low Oval profile with a High Performance Taper. It's a neck that feels instantly familiar and comfortable, filling the hand without being cumbersome. This, combined with the 1 3/4" nut width, provides ample space for complex chord voicings and fast, clean flatpicking runs. The satin finish on the neck is just the icing on the cake, offering a smooth, fast feel up and down the black ebony fingerboard.

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

Body Size: D-14 Fret

Scale Length: 25.4"

Adhesive: Modern Adhesive

Top Material: Adirondack Spruce

Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce

Brace Shape/Style: Scalloped/GE w/hand shaping

Back and Sides Material: Mahogany

Binding Material: Brown Faux Tortoise

Top Pearl: None

Rosette Style: Old Style 18

Neck Material: Genuine 12/4 Mahogany

Neck Profile: GE Modified Low Oval

Neck Taper: High Performance Taper

Fingerboard Spacing: 1 3/4" x 2 1/8"

Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony

Fingerboard Inlay: Old Style 18

Bridge Material: Black Ebony

Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly

Tuning Machines: Grover Nickel Vintage Button

Finish Package: Gloss Body w/Satin Neck

Top Color: Aging Toner

Case: 3-Ply Hardshell w/Domed Top

Electronics: None

Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0

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.