Martin D-18 (#2460230)

Martin D-18

The D-18 Dreadnought features a sleek, modern High Performance Neck for enhanced playability. The D-18 adds a Sitka spruce top to the genuine mahogany back and sides. Perfect for the intermediate and advanced player.

This martin D-18 differs itself from its counterparts with the stunning flamed mahogany back only seen on Custom Shop Martins.

It's a mystery how it ended up on this standard D-18, but one thing is for sure: it's beautiful. Don't miss out on your opportunity of this ultra rare flamed mahogany D-18. The sound is even better than the looks!

Model: D-18

Construction: Genuine Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint

Body Size: D-14 Fret

Top: Solid Sitka Spruce

Rosette: Style 18

Top Bracing Pattern: Standard ''X'' Scalloped, Forward Shifted

Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''

Back Material: Genuine Mahogany

Back Purfling: Style 18

Side Material: Genuine Mahogany

Endpiece: Delmar Tortoise Color

Endpiece Inlay: none

Binding: Tortoise Color

Top Inlay Style: Multiple Black/White Boltaron

Side Inlay: none

Back Inlay: none

Neck Material: Select Hardwood

Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Profile w/ Performing Artist Taper

Nut Material: Bone

Headstock: Solid/Square Taper

Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood / Large Old Style Logo

Heelcap: Tortoise Color

Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony

Scale Length: 25.4''

Number Of Frets Clear: 14

Number Of Frets Total: 20

Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1-3/4''

Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2-1/8''

Fingerboard Position Inlays: Old Style 18

Fingerboard Binding: none

Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss

Finish Top: Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner

Finish Neck: Satin

Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony

Bridge Style: 1930s Style Belly w/ Drop-In Saddle

Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/16''

Saddle: 16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone

Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs

Bridge & End Pins: Black

Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color

Case: 445 Hardshell