Martin D-18L Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar. Left Handed Satin w/HS

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.

Features

• Solid spruce top with aging toner for a classic vintage look
• Scalloped, forward-shifted X-bracing for enhanced resonance and sustain
• Solid mahogany back and sides for warm, balanced tones
• GE Modified Low Oval neck shape with high-performance taper for smooth playability
• Ebony bridge and fingerboard for premium tone and durability
• Nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs for accurate tuning
• Faux tortoise pickguard and multi-stripe rosette for an elegant touch
• Compensated bone saddle and ebony bridge pins for superior intonation and clarity

Specifications:

General
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
- Finish: Satin
- Electronics: None

Top
- Top Material: Spruce
- Top Color: Aging Toner
- Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
- Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
- Binding: Black
- Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe

Body
- Back Material: Mahogany
- Side Material: Mahogany
- Back and Side Finish: Satin
- Brace Material: Spruce
- Brace Size: 5/16"
- Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18

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

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

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

The Martin D-18 – Satin delivers a rich, vintage-inspired tone, blending pre-war craftsmanship with modern enhancements. With its warm mahogany body, responsive bracing, and authentic neck profile, this guitar is perfect for players seeking a timeless, versatile instrument that excels in fingerpicking, strumming, and flatpicking styles.