Martin D18 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

Solid Sitka Spruce top. Solid Genuine Mahogany back and sides.

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Martin D28 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

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The D28 has an Ebony fingerboard, solid Spruce top, solid Indian Rosewood back (2-piece) and sides, white binding, and a black and white rosette. Other features include M6 chrome tuning gears, a gloss finish, and a Martin hardshell case. Professional musicians choose the gorgeous D28 for its powerful resonance and volume. The large dreadnought body produces a strong bass response without disturbing the clarity of the treble strings. Learn More...

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Feature:
The workmanship of the guitar is flawless, and the materials are as well. However, bone bridge pins to match the nut and saddle would've been a nice addition. It's very easy and inexpensive to do that upgrade yourself though.

Quality:
One of the best made instruments money can buy.

Value:
Considering that I'll have this guitar for the rest of my life, and then hand it down to my daughter - that's value people!

Desirability:
It's beautiful in it's artful simplicity.

Sound:
Before purchasing my D18 I tried many others. There were a few that played and felt a tiny bit better than the D18, but the sound, wow!

Ease of Use:
Not quite as easy to play as a Taylor in the same class. But it still plays exceptionally well compared to any other guitar on the market. Again, the sound has no close second that I've heard. If you're at that level where you're considering a guitar in this league, then sound is probably everything to you.

Support:
It's hard to imagine a better warranty than lifetime!

Overall:
The Martin D18, for me, is a lifetime investment.

Submitted: 10/25/2006

Style of Music: modern worship and rock

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Description
Martin's Standard Series models have long been known for resonant warm tones, quality craftsmanship and tasteful styling. Standard Series guitars are owned and played by many of today's country and rock stars for the same reasons that many of music's early stars played Martin guitars. The D18 also features a polished gloss finish, East Indian rosewood fingerboard and chrome Gotoh tuners. Hardshell case included.

Technical Info

Model: D-18

Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint

Body Size: D-14 Fret

Top: Solid Sitka Spruce

Rosette: Style 28

Top Bracing Pattern: DOM

Top Braces: Non-Scalloped 5/16 in.

Back Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany

Back Purfling: Style 18

Side Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany

Endpiece: Black Boltaron

Endpiece Inlay: none

Binding: Black Boltaron

Top Inlay Style: Multiple Black / White

Side Inlay: none

Back Inlay: none

Neck Material: Select Hardwood

Neck Shape: Low Profile

Nut Material: Bone

Headstock: Solid/6 String No Diamond/Standard Taper

Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Raised Gold Foil Logo

Heelcap: Solid East Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood

Scale Length: 25.4 in.

# of Frets Clear: 14

# of Frets Total: 20

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16 in.

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8 in.

Fingerboard Position Inlays: Style 28

Fingerboard Binding: none

Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss/ Maple Stain

Finish Top: Polished Gloss

Finish Neck: Semi Gloss/ Maple Stain

Bridge Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood

Bridge Style: Standard Belly

Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8 in.

Saddle: 16 in. Radius/Compensated/Bone

Tuning Machines: Gotoh Chrome w/ Large Knobs

Recommended Strings: Martin SP 4200 Medium Phosphor Bronze

Bridge & End Pins: Black w/ White Dots

Pickguard: Black

Case: 640 Molded Hard Shell

Interior Label: none
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