Martin D-18 Natural 2018

MARTIN D-18 2018

We are happy to offer for sale this Martin D-18 from the Reimagined series. Details as follows:

• Year: 2018 (s/n 2251586)
• Series: "Reimagined" series
• Body Type: D-14 Fret (Dreadnought)
• Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss with Aging Toner color
• Back and Sides Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
• Back and Sides Finish: Gloss
• Neck Material: Select Hardwood (Mahogany)
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Scale Length: 25.4" (long scale)
• Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlays: Old Style 18 Mother-of-pearl Abalone dots
• Nut Width: 1 3/4"
• Tuners: Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean knobs
• Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
• Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
• Nut and Saddle Material: Bone
• Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise pattern
• Condition: 8/10
• Case: NOHSC (Non-Original Hard-Shell Case)

Comments:

This 2018 Martin D-18 is part of the “Reimagined" Standard Series that the company began rolling out in 2013, incorporating vintage-inspired features with modern playability enhancements. It is known for its warm, balanced tone and robust projection, blending classic aesthetics with contemporary construction features. The D-18 has been a cornerstone of the Martin lineup for decades. The original 12-fret D-18 was introduced in 1931, with the iconic 14-fret design following in 1934. Throughout the post-WWII era until 2012, the D-18 maintained a consistent design with minor variations, primarily featuring non-scalloped bracing and a 1 11/16" nut width. In 2013, Martin significantly updated the D-18, moving it closer to "Golden Era" vintage specs. This revision included features such as forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing (for enhanced resonance), an aging toner top finish, open-gear tuners, and an ebony fingerboard and bridge. This 2018 model is part of this acclaimed, modern iteration.

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