Key Features
- Limited UK Model with Fishman Electronics
- Sitka Spruce and Mahogany Construction
- Sleek, Modern Playable Neck
- Visually Distinctive with Warm Tone with Bite
- Includes Hardshell Guitar Case
DISC Martin D-18E Electro Acoustic Guitar, UK Only Model Overview
Martin have taken their flagship D-18 dreadnought acoustic model and fitted Fishman electronics to create this limited electro-acoustic, UK model. It has all the great features and specs of the standard but with extra power and versatility.
Product Ref: 34180
Full Description
View Full DescriptionThe D-18 dreadnought guitar is part of the classic Martin Standard series and features a sleek, modern high performance neck for enhanced playability. The D-18 boasts a Sitka Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides. This Martin guitar is perfect for the intermediate and advanced player.
The Martin D-18 has the classic tone-wood combination of Solid Sitka Spruce and Mahogany with the Spruce providing the sparkling high mids and top end frequencies while the Mahogany gives the low end resonance and sustain. The fret board and bridge have been crafted using Solid Black Ebony and this stunning acoustic instrument comes with a Martin hard shell case.
Features/Specifications
Body & Bridge
- Model: D-18
- Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Rosette: Style 18
- Top Bracing Pattern: Standard ''X'' Scalloped, Forward Shifted
- Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''
- Back Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
- Back Purfling: Style 18
- Side Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
- Endpiece: Delmar Tortoise Color
- Binding: Tortoise Color
- Top Inlay Style: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
- Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss
- Finish Top: Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner
- Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
- Bridge Style: 1930s Style Belly w/ Drop-In Saddle
- Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/16''
- Saddle: 16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Profile w/ Performing Artist Taper
- Nut Material: Bone
- Headstock: Solid/Square Taper
- Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Raised Gold Foil
- Heelcap: Tortoise Color
- Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
- Scale Length: 25.4''
- Number of Frets Clear: 14
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-3/4''
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/8''
- Fingerboard Position Inlays: Old Style 18
- Finish Neck: Satin
Hardware
- Electronics: Fishman
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs
- Recommended Strings: Martin Studio Performance Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200)
- Bridge & End Pins: Black
- Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color
- Case: 445 Hardshell
- Other Options: Available left-handed at no additional charge (please call customer services for details on 0330 365 4444).
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