Description
The Martin D-18 Satin Dreadnought in Natural is a no-nonsense, pro-level acoustic that's been a favorite for nearly a century-for good reason. If you're a gigging player, serious home recorder, or just want that classic Martin tone in a guitar that's built to last, the D-18 belongs in your hands. It's the kind of instrument that's shaped records, backed songwriters, and delivered night after night on stage, now updated with a smoother satin finish and some smart modern tweaks.
You're looking at a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides-one of the most iconic tonewood combinations out there. The D-18 has a focused, balanced voice; tight low end, warm mids, and articulate highs, great whether you're strumming hard or picking with nuance. New for 2025, it's got GE-style scalloped bracing under the hood (borrowed from the Modern Deluxe line), giving it more vintage warmth and responsiveness. The neck's a Modified Low Oval with a high-performance taper, and the slimmer fingerboard and reworked heel make it more comfortable and easy to get around on.
It plays like an old friend right out of the case-fast, smooth, and solid. The satin finish makes it feel broken-in from day one, and it's loaded with high-end touches like the ebony fingerboard and bridge. This is a guitar you can trust, whether you're tracking in the studio or loading up for a weekend run of shows. We've seen a lot of acoustics come through here, and the D-18 continues to be one of the most reliable, best-sounding choices in the shop.
Specifications:
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Top: Spruce, Aging Toner, Satin Finish
- Back & Sides: Mahogany, Dark Mahogany Satin Finish
- Bracing: Forward-Shifted X-Brace, GE-Scalloped, 5/16" Spruce
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Neck: Select Hardwood, GE Modified Low Oval, High-Performance Taper
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Fingerboard: Ebony, 1 3/4" Nut Width, 2 1/8" at 12th Fret
- Bridge: Ebony, GE Modern Belly, 2 5/32" Spacing, Drop-in Saddle
- Saddle & Nut: Compensated Bone Saddle, Bone Nut
- Inlays: Abalone Old Style 18, White Side Dots
- Binding: Black
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
- Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe
- Bridge Pins: Ebony
- Backstrip: Style 18
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs
- Headplate: East Indian Rosewood, Script Old Style Logo
- Headstock: Solid with Square Taper
- Electronics: None
- Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
- Case: Hardshell
Sku: D18SATIN
