Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe Acoustic Guitar w/HS

The Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe is a masterful blend of vintage inspiration and cutting-edge technology, offering a tonal experience and aesthetic that guitar enthusiasts dream of. This Dreadnought features a spruce VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) top, dovetail neck joint, and natural protein glue construction for the rich, fully aged tone Martin is renowned for. Adorned with East Indian rosewood binding, gold frets, and gold open-gear tuners, it exudes timeless elegance. Modern enhancements, such as Liquidmetal® bridge pins, a carbon fiber bridgeplate, and an asymmetrical neck shape, elevate its playability and projection. Designed for musicians seeking the ultimate guitar, the D-18 Modern Deluxe is anything but ordinary.

Features

• Dreadnought body size for robust tone and exceptional projection.
• Spruce VTS top for a rich, aged sound straight out of the box.
• East Indian rosewood binding and gold hardware for an elegant, vintage-inspired look.
• Asymmetrical neck shape for superior comfort and smooth playability.
• Liquidmetal® bridge pins and composite carbon fiber bridgeplate for enhanced volume and resonance.
• Includes a ply hardshell case for premium protection and portability.

Specifications

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

Top
- Top Color: Clear
- Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
- Binding: East Indian Rosewood
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Bridge Pin Material: Liquidmetal®
- Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
- Bridge Pin Dots: Red Acrylic
- Saddle: Compensated Bone
- Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
- Saddle Radius: 16"

Body Details
- Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
- Brace Size: 5/16"
- Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18
- Back Inlay Material: None
- Heelcap: East Indian Rosewood

Neck
- Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe
- Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
- Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
- Side Dots: Abalone

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

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