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Model D-18 Modern Deluxe
Construction Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size D-14 Fret
Top Material Sitka Spruce with VTS
Top Detail None
Rosette Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape Scalloped
Brace Material Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Brace Size 5/16"
Back Material Genuine Mahogany
Back Detail None
Back Purfling/Strip Style 18
Side Material Genuine Mahogany
Side Detail None
Endpiece East Indian Rosewood
Endpiece Inlay None
Binding East Indian Rosewood
Top Inlay Material Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material None
Back Inlay Material None
Neck Material Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape Vintage Deluxe
Neck Taper High Performance Taper
Plek Yes
Nut Material Bone
Headstock Shape Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Detail Do Not Use
Headplate Logo Style Stylized Script Inlay
Headplate Binding Material None
Heelcap East Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Scale Length 25.4"
Neck Joins Body At 14th Fret
Number of Frets Total 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Inlay Material Abalone
Fingerboard Inlay Style Old Style 18
Fingerboard Binding Material None
Side Dots Abalone
Back and Side Finish Gloss
Back and Sides Color Dark Mahogany
Finish Top Gloss
Top Color Clear
Finish Neck Satin
Neck Color Dark Mahogany
Bridge Material Ebony
Bridge Style Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing 2 5/32"
Saddle Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius 16"
Tuning Machines Gold Open Gear
Recommended Strings Authentic Acoustic Medium (MA550T)
Knob Butterbean
Bridge Pin Material Liquid Metal
Bridge Pin Dots Red Acrylic
Pickguard Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay None
Case Ply Hardshell
Label None
Electronics Optional
Left Handed Availability Yes

Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe Guitar & Case

Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe Guitar & Case

Expert Setup
USA Only
Limited Warranty

SKU: D18MDLX

Regular price $3,799 USD
Regular price Sale price $3,799.00 USD
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Experience the Elderly Difference
The D-18 Modern Deluxe is a powerful mix of classic Martin style and modern innovations. Vintage-style features include a Sitka spruce Vintage Tone System (torrefied) top, a dovetail neck joint, and natural protein glue construction. The look is unlike anything in Martin's production line to date, with East Indian rosewood binding, stylish gold frets, gold open‐gear tuners, and a 1930s style script logo inlaid in pearl on the headstock. Modern features include a titanium truss rod, Liquidmetal bridge pins with red dots, and a carbon fiber bridgeplate that boosts volume without adding weight. The new neck shape is designed for maximum hand comfort up and down the fretboard. 
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Model D-18 Modern Deluxe
Construction Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size D-14 Fret
Top Material Sitka Spruce with VTS
Top Detail None
Rosette Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape Scalloped
Brace Material Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Brace Size 5/16"
Back Material Genuine Mahogany
Back Detail None
Back Purfling/Strip Style 18
Side Material Genuine Mahogany
Side Detail None
Endpiece East Indian Rosewood
Endpiece Inlay None
Binding East Indian Rosewood
Top Inlay Material Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material None
Back Inlay Material None
Neck Material Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape Vintage Deluxe
Neck Taper High Performance Taper
Plek Yes
Nut Material Bone
Headstock Shape Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Detail Do Not Use
Headplate Logo Style Stylized Script Inlay
Headplate Binding Material None
Heelcap East Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Scale Length 25.4"
Neck Joins Body At 14th Fret
Number of Frets Total 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Inlay Material Abalone
Fingerboard Inlay Style Old Style 18
Fingerboard Binding Material None
Side Dots Abalone
Back and Side Finish Gloss
Back and Sides Color Dark Mahogany
Finish Top Gloss
Top Color Clear
Finish Neck Satin
Neck Color Dark Mahogany
Bridge Material Ebony
Bridge Style Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing 2 5/32"
Saddle Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius 16"
Tuning Machines Gold Open Gear
Recommended Strings Authentic Acoustic Medium (MA550T)
Knob Butterbean
Bridge Pin Material Liquid Metal
Bridge Pin Dots Red Acrylic
Pickguard Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay None
Case Ply Hardshell
Label None
Electronics Optional
Left Handed Availability Yes
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