Martin D-18 (until 2012)

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The Martin D-18 is a classic Martin dreadnought with a solid sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides. The Martin D-18 has been played by David Crosby and Neil Young.

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Street Price: $1,999.00 / MSRP: $2,599.00

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The Telecaster of the Martin Line
By Bum on Dec 21, 2009 | 7 out of 7 found it helpful
Pros: Plays well. Light weight. Snappy. Good with pickup.
Cons: The dry tone doesn't work well with everything, like finger picking.
Experience: I own it
A perfect flatpicking, strumming, singer-songwriter guitar. It doesn't come across with all t...
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The best way to sound like Crosby Stills Nash & Young
By Martin D-18 Dave on Aug 26, 2009 | 6 out of 6 found it helpful
Pros: Just an all-time great strummer. Very good at picking up the mid-range for a dreadnaught. Much lighter than a D-28. Won't overpower everybody else when you are playing with a group. Love the neck shape.
Cons: Not as loud as D-28 for when you really want to take over the room.
Experience: I've used it
There is a good reason that Martin has been manufacturing the Martin D-18 for decades. This is a...
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Specifications: Martin D-18 (until 2012)EDIT

Construction:	Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size:	D-14 Fret
Top:	Solid Sitka Spruce
Rosette:	Style 28
Top Bracing Pattern:	Standard ''X''
Top Braces:	Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''
Back Material:	Solid Genuine Mahogany
Back Purfling:	Style 18
Side Material:	Solid Genuine Mahogany
Endpiece:	Black Boltaron
Endpiece Inlay:	none
Binding:	Black Boltaron
Top Inlay Style:	Multiple Black/White Boltaron
Side Inlay:	none
Back Inlay:	none
Neck Material:	Select Hardwood
Neck Shape:	Low Profile
Nut Material:	Bone
Headstock:	Solid/Square Taper
Headplace:	Solid East Indian Rosewood /Raised Gold Foil
Heelcap:	Solid Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Material:	Solid East Indian Rosewood
Scale Length:	25.4''
# of Frets Clear:	14.0
# of Frets Total:	20.0
Fingerboard Width at Nut:	1-11/16''
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret:	2-1/8''
Fingerboard Position Inlays:	Style 28
Fingerboard Binding:	none
Finish Back & Sides:	Polished Gloss
Finish Top:	Polished Gloss ; Sunburst available at additional cost.
Finish Neck:	Satin
Bridge Material:	Solid East Indian Rosewood
Bridge Style:	Belly
Bridge String Spacing:	2-1/8''
Saddle:	16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone
Tuning Machines:	Gotoh Chrome w/ Large Buttons
Recommended Strings:	Martin Studio Performance Medium Phosphor Bronze (MSP4200)
Bridge & End Pins:	Black w/ White Dots
Pickguard:	Black
Case:	640 Molded
Interior Label:	none
Electronics:	Optional
Manufacturer Site:	Martin D-18 (until 2012)