Martin D-18 Golden Era dreadnaught sitka/mahogany
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MSRP $ 2,999.99
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The Martin D-18 is one of the most iconic guitars in Martin’s lineup, trusted by legends of music and players like you for nearly a century. Known as a tried-and-true workhorse, its Dreadnought size delivers the bold, projective tone and strong bass that have shaped countless performances and recordings. Handcrafted with a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, the D-18 offers a full and balanced voice with bright trebles, a punchy midrange, and exceptional clarity in an iconic, no-frills design that has always delivered. The satin neck with a Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval profile, high-performance taper, and 25.4" scale length ensures unmatched comfort and playability. Elegant ebony details, including the bridge, bridge pins, and fingerboard with abalone dot inlays, complement its timeless style. Available in a variety of gloss and satin options, the D-18 is a guitar you can trust to unleash the artist within.
Martin’s refreshed Standard Series for 2025 enhances tone, comfort, and style. Sitka spruce GE top bracing, as featured on the Modern Deluxe Series, delivers vintage-inspired tone and sustain, while updates like a reimagined neck profile, thinner fingerboard, and refined bridge and heel improve playability and aesthetics. Each guitar includes a hardshell case.
THE STANDARD SERIES | Play the guitars that shaped modern music. They’re the backbone of Martin—distinguished instruments that created the template for the American acoustic flattop guitar. Standard Series models embody nearly two centuries of craftsmanship and technique—history made from wood and wire. These legendary guitars and the artists who played them helped establish country, folk, bluegrass, and rock. Today, you’ll hear their ringing tone echoing across the American soundscape and in music around the world.
History you can play
The Standard Series embodies nearly two centuries of craftsmanship and innovation, shaping the sound of modern music. Handmade in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, from solid wood using time-honored techniques like dovetail neck joints and X-bracing, these legendary guitars have a storied legacy. Now, Martin has refreshed the lineup with subtle yet impactful refinements and new models—all while preserving its vintage soul. With updated details that enhance tone and playability, the Standard Series remains the trusted choice for players seeking an American classic that continues to inspire.
Specifications
- Sitka spruce Golden Era (GE) X bracing
- All-solid wood construction
- Dovetail neck joint
- GE Modified Low Oval neck profile
- Ebony fingerboard & bridge with bone or ebony pins
- Multiple finish & burst options (select models)
- Optional electronics (select models)
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Golden Era Top BracingThe Sitka spruce GE bracing delivers a breathy, vintage-inspired tone with enhanced resonance and sustain, as featured on the Modern Deluxe Series. |
Thinner fingerboard with gently beveled comfort edgeThe updated fingerboard offers a smoother, more comfortable playing experience for extended sessions. |
Golden Era Modern Belly Bridge With Bone Or Ebony PinsThis updated design ensures improved tone and sustain while offering smoother, more comfortable corners. |
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Nut On Angle & Refined String SpacingAn angled nut provides a vintage-inspired aesthetic while enhancing string alignment and tone transfer. |
Long diamond neck transitionThe refined neck transition adds a touch of timeless elegance and strength to the design. |
Sleeker vintage-style heelThe redesigned heel creates a streamlined, classic look while enhancing comfort and playability. |
Recommended Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Medium Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze