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Description
The D-18 Modern Deluxe is a new take on a Martin Vintage. This guitar is packed with custom features and modern technology that you have to see, feel and hear for yourself. The vintage appointments include a spruce Vintage Tone System (VTS) top, a dovetail neck joint and natural protein glue construction that give it the rich, fully aged Martin tone that has inspired generations. 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 unique 1930's style script logo inlaid in pearl on the headstock. Some ultra-modern features include Liquidmetal bridge pins with red dots, and a carbon fiber bridgeplate that boosts volume without adding weight. Martin has also given the D-18 Modern Deluxe a new neck shape that is slightly skewed for maximum hand comfort up and down the fretboard. This guitar is anything but standard.

Comes with a hardshell case.
Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural
Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural
Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural
Features
  • Stylized script headstock inlay
  • Old style 18 fingerboard inlays
  • Bold Herringbone top inlay
  • Liquidmetal bridge pins with red acrylic dots (adds 2dB to the volume)
  • East indian rosewood binding
  • VTS spruce top with Adirondack VTS Forward Shifted scalloped X bracing pattern
Specs
Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Spruce VTS
  • Back and sides: Genuine mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Adirondack spruce VTS forward shifted 5/16" scalloped X
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Vintage Deluxe High Performance Taper
  • Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Neck wood: Solid Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.4"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: No
  • Brand: Not applicable
  • Configuration: Not applicable
  • Preamp EQ: Not applicable
  • Feedback filter: Not applicable
  • Tuner: Not applicable
Other
  • Headstock overlay: East Indian
  • Tuning machines: Waverly gold open gear
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Saddle and nut: Bone
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features:
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: United States
Warranty
One year warranty on Martin Backpackers, Little Martins and ukuleles. Limited lifetime on other Martin guitars.

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    submitted3 years ago

    byMark

    fromCitrus Heights, Ca

    Bought after agonizing for months between 18- 28 & 35…I tried all of these models including the HD versions & found this one and tried it- boom- sold. The neck is absolutely amazing and comfortable to play with medium strings. Love the solid warm low- end that this beauty produces. I swapped out the metal bridge pins for ebony & seemed to warm it up a little more to perfection(at least to my ears). Finally- the custom Martin inlay logo on the headstock must be seen in person- absolutely sets this model apart!! I know it's just cosmetic- but that's the first thing everyone notices. Also- the case was specifically made for this guitar and is heavy, plush and bombproof & different from my other Martin cases. If you can find one- TRY IT!

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byMe too

    fromN.C.

    If i order the d18 modern deluxe with an ambertone top, what would be your estimated delivery date.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Our standard delivery time is 3 to 5 business days.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRichard

    fromLittle rock ar

    What strings come on d18 modern deluxe

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m very sorry, the manufacturer has not made that information available.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byJay

    fromByesville ohio

    Do you buy guitars? Would you be I trested in a 1957 d-18 Martin?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I bet we would. You need to bring it to a store for evaluation

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked bySingin' surveyor

    fromBrownwood, Texas

    Does the Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe have the performing Artist Neck on it? Is the neck adjustable? Will the guitar handle the Medium/Light guage strings? .0550- .0125 Thank you very much

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    yes, the neck is adjustable. Neck specs: Neck shape: Vintage Deluxe High Performance Taper Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm) Fingerboard: Ebony Neck wood: Solid Mahogany Scale length: 25.4" Number of frets: 20 Neck finish: Satin It will handle light string gauges