Martin D-18 Acoustic Guitar
- Dreadnought body, spruce top with Sitka spruce GE bracing
- Mahogany back and sides, select hardwood neck
- 25.4 inch scale, GE Modified Low Oval satin neck, high-performance taper
- Ebony fingerboard, bridge and pins, abalone dot inlays
- 6 phosphor bronze strings, fixed bridge, right-handed
- 19.2 pounds listed weight, hardshell case included
- 1935 Sunburst gloss finish, Standard Series
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A mahogany dreadnought for players who want a punchy midrange and clear, bright trebles in a plain, traditional design. No electronics are listed, so live sound needs a microphone or an added system.
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ASIN: B0F9B57YL5Model: 10Y25D18SUNBURSTCategory: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
Not a plug-in stage acoustic, this Martin dreadnought is an unplugged workhorse with a spruce top over mahogany back and sides. Sitka spruce bracing drives the top, and ebony shows up on the fingerboard, bridge and bridge pins.
Mahogany back and sides give a balanced voice with a punchy midrange and bright trebles, so the guitar stays clear under a vocal or in a mix. The listing names no electronics and no nut width, and its weight figure does not say whether the case is counted.
Who it's for
Songwriters and session players who want a defined dreadnought tone for the room or the microphone will get what they need. Players who need a guitar that plugs into an amp, or a left-handed model, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Mahogany body for punchy midrange
- Ebony fingerboard, bridge and pins
- Abalone dot inlays
- Hardshell case included
- No output jack or preamp
- Nut width not listed
- Listed weight may include the case
- Right-handed version only
Performance notes
The spruce top does the moving, and the mahogany back and sides reflect a focused, midrange-heavy sound with clear trebles. The Sitka spruce bracing shapes how much the top flexes, which governs sustain. Playing comfort depends on the low oval neck profile, the taper and the thinner fingerboard.
Specifications
| Brand | Martin |
|---|---|
| Model | 10Y25D18SUNBURST |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | Dreadnought |
| Scale Length | 25.4 inches |
| Item weight | 19.2 pounds |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Spruce Wood |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Body Material Type | Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | Ebony Wood |
| String Material Type | Phosphor Bronze |
| Color | 1935 Sunburst |
| Neck Material Type | Select Hardwood |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Hardshell Case |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Model Series | Standard Series |
| Neck profile | GE Modified Low Oval, High-Performance Taper |
| Bridge pins | Ebony |
| Inlays | Abalone dots |
Frequently asked questions
What comes with the Martin D-18 Gloss?
The listing names a hardshell case as the included component with the guitar. No strap, tuner or electronics are listed.
Can the Martin D-18 plug into an amplifier?
No output jack or electronics are listed, so it is an acoustic only guitar as sold. Use a microphone or have a system installed.
Is the Martin D-18 neck gloss or satin?
The description calls the neck satin with a GE Modified Low Oval profile, while the title names a gloss finish for the guitar.