MARTIN [Autumn SUPER SALE] [New Specifications] D-18 STANDARD

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Another standard, the Martin D-18, has evolved even further in 2025. The D-18, along with the D-28, is one of the most representative models of the Martin guitar brand. It has a la rge body called a Dreadnought, taken from the British battleship that was said to be the most powerful at the time, and is made of spruce top and mahogany sides and back. In contrast to the deep lows and brilliance that are characteristic of the rosewood back and sides used in the D-28, the D-18 has a light, dry nuance and warm midrange, and the combination of a large body and mahogany body produces a powerful, penetrating sound that seems to fly forward. While not flashy, it is a very attractive model with a simple, tasteful nuance that can only be found in the D-18. Like the D-28, this model is also loved by many legendary musicians and has provided them with much inspiration, making it a classic model. -Evolution of the 2025 model- In 2025, the D-18 has evolved even further. By incorporating the same construction as the vintage D-18, it delivers richer resonance and sustain. While retaining the traditional sound of the D-18 beloved by Elvis Presley and Paul Simon, it has been reborn as a more refined guitar that meets the needs of today's players and music scene. The most significant improvements are the changes to the bracing, which is key to the tone of an acoustic guitar, and the neck shape, which directly affects playability. The bracing style has been changed to the Golden Gill Shape GE-Scalloped X, which is used in the popular Modern Deluxe series, resulting in a fuller, more breathy tone and longer sustain. The neck shape has been changed to the GE Modified Low Oval, which adds a vintage feel while minimizing the increase in mass. Furthermore, the fingerboard features a thin, smoothly chamfered Comfort Edge, and the string spacing at the nut has been improved for even better playability. The key point is that, unlike the Authentic Series, which pursued vintage specifications, these guitars have been improved to meet modern, easy-to-use standards. Rather than simply returning to vintage, they pursued "easy-to-use, good sound" for the modern music scene, resulting in significant advances in both sound and playability. The new D-18 Standard, which pursues tradition and innovation, will be your partner in maximizing the joy of playing music.-Model: D-18(2025)- Top Material: Spruce Back and Side Material: Mahogany Brace Material: Spruce Bracing: Forward Shifted X Brace Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped Neck Material: Select Hardwood Fingerboard and Bridge Material: Ebony Nut Material: Bone Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval Neck Taper: High Performance Taper Scale Length: 25.4 (645 mm) Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4(44.45mm) Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly- Drop in Saddle Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe Binding: Black Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18 Top Finish Top: Gloss Top Color: Aging Toner Back and Side Finish: Gloss Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany Neck Color: Dark Mahogany Pickguard: Faux Tortoise Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear Case: Hardshell Show more