Martin D-18 Acoustic Guitar. Satin Amberburst w/HS

The Martin D-18 Amberburst combines timeless design with a warm, visually striking finish. Featuring a spruce top paired with genuine mahogany back and sides, this Dreadnought delivers the rich, resonant tone Martin is famous for. The forward-shifted, scalloped X-bracing enhances its projection and clarity, making it ideal for both strumming and fingerstyle playing. The guitar’s modified low oval neck with a high-performance taper ensures effortless playability, while its amberburst finish and tortoise-pattern pickguard add a vintage-inspired aesthetic. This D-18 is a versatile choice for players seeking exceptional tone, comfort, and style.

Features

• D-14 Fret body size for powerful projection and resonance.
• Spruce top with genuine mahogany back and sides for a warm, balanced tone.
• Forward-shifted, scalloped X-bracing for enhanced clarity and volume.
• Amberburst satin finish for a vintage-inspired aesthetic.
• Modified low oval neck with high-performance taper for comfortable playability.
• Includes a hardshell case for secure storage and transport.

Specifications

Body
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Finish Top: Satin
- Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
- Back and Side Finish: Satin
- Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Top Material: Spruce
- Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Side Material: Genuine Mahogany

Aesthetic Details
- Top Color: Amberburst
- Binding: Black
- Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern

Top
- Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
- Bridge Pin Dots: None
- Saddle: Compensated Bone
- Rosette: Multi-Stripe
- Saddle Radius: 16"

Body Details
- Brace Material: Spruce
- Brace Size: 5/16"
- Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18
- Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
- Heelcap: Black
- Endpiece: Black

Neck
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
- Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
- Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
- Side Dots: White
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Neck Color: Dark Mahogany

Headstock
- Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
- Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Knob: Butterbean
- Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
- Nut Material: Bone

Miscellaneous
- Case: Hardshell
- Left-Handed Availability: True
- Label: None
- Pleked: True