Martin
Martin Custom Shop D 18-Style European Spruce
Brand New
Price
$3,540.00
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THIS EXACT ONEPhotographed in-house
SET UP TO PLAYFresh strings, dialed in
SINCE 1968Still independent
This Custom Shop take on the classic D-18 offers depth of tone that will rival a boutique guitar.
Why We Love This
The Martin D-18 is unquestionably one of the most popular guitars in our shop! In an effort to offer an upgrade without stretching to an "Authentic" level price point, we've created a Custom Shop 18-style dreadnought that incorporates all the specs of a Standard Series D-18 but substitutes a European Spruce top for the normal Sitka.To our ears, this is a D-18, only better. The European Spruce top brings more stiffness to the table, imparting color of tone, clarity, snap, and a significantly more focused & clear low end. This Custom Shop take on the classic D-18 offers depth of tone that will rival a boutique guitar ~ with the modern neck profile favored by many contemporary players. Priced with 3-ply hardshell case from Martin!
Please note: due to inventory turnover, wood grain and characteristics shown in the photos on this page may differ slightly from an instrument received after online checkout.
Condition: Brand New. Fully inspected and set up by TME staff before it ships or leaves the showroom.
| Top | European Spruce (Cert. High Altitude Swiss) |
| Back & Sides | Mahogany |
| Neck | Select Hardwood |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Bridge | Ebony |
| Nut & Saddle | Bone |
| Tuners | Grover StaTite 18:1 |
| Bracing | Scalloped (Forward shifted) |
| Construction | Modern Adhesive |
| Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Satin neck) |
| Carve | Modified Low Oval |
| Nut Width | 1 3/4" |
| String Spacing | 2 5/32" |
| Scale Length | 25.4" |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable |
| Inlays | MOP Dots |
| Headstock | C.F. Martin Decal |
| Serial # | 3011488 |
| Case | Martin 3-Ply Hardshell |
Free UPS Ground shipping on new instruments within the continental U.S. Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.
Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.