Martin Custom Shop 18-Style Dreadnought, Sinker Mahogany and Adirondack Spruce Acoustic Guitar
Custom 14-Fret Dreadnought with forward shifted Adirondack Spruce X-Bracing Item ID: C21095990
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- 2683589
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Description
The sound of a Martin dreadnought is widely recognized as one of the most iconic and loved within the musical world, and this Martin Custom Shop D-18 is an exceptional example as to why. Hand-crafted by their immensely talented team in Nazareth, PA, this Custom D-18 has an Adirondack Spruce top and Sinker Mahogany back and sides. Both woods feature visually pleasing grain patterns, and the pairing of the two make for a sonic dreadnought performance that stands out from all the rest. Enhanced by the Adirondack Spruce forward shifted X-bracing pattern inside, this guitar's acoustic output has a focused mid-range while allowing both chiming highs and booming lows to sit appropriately in the frequency mix. Whether you choose to strum, fingerpick, or play articulate leads, each and every note is able to be heard clearly and resonate to its fullest extent. The neck is constructed of 12/4 Genuine Mahogany and features a modified low oval profile with a high performance taper, which makes playability of the Black Ebony fingerboard in any position as smooth as can be. With a modern belly bridge in Black Ebony to match the board and Faux Tortoise used for the pickguard and binding to accent, the front side of this guitar aesthetically compliments the dark, rich back and sides. Other appointments include the Old Style 18 Boltaron Rosette, abalone inlays, compensated bone saddle, and bone nut. This Martin Custom Shop D-18 exudes elegance in sound, feel, and tonality, making it a fine addition to any acoustic guitar collection.
- Sinker Mahogany back and sides
- Adirondack Spruce Top
- Forward Shifted Adirondack Spruce X-Bracing
- Black Ebony fingerboard and modern belly bridge
- 12/4 Genuine Mahogany neck
- Modified low oval neck profile with high performance taper
- Faux Tortoise binding and pickguard
- Old Style Gold headplate decal
- Old Style 18 select abalone inlays
- Old Style 18 Boltaron rosette
- Grover Nickel Tuners with 18:1 ratio
- Compensated Saddle
- Includes 5-ply hardshell case
Specs
- Top Material
- Adirondack Spruce
- Back/Sides Material
- Sinker Mahogany
- Neck Material
- 12/4 Genuine Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Black Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius
- 16"
- Fingerboard Inlay
- Old Style 18
- Body Shape
- Dreadnought
- Fret
- 20 Standard
- Neck Profile
- Modified Low Oval with High Performance Taper
- Scale Length
- 25.4"
- Tuning Machines
- Grover Nickel V97-18NA 18:1 ratio with vintage button
- Nut
- 1 3/4"
- Bracing
- Adirondack Spruce X-Bracing - Forward Shifted
- Electronics
- None
- Bridge
- Black Ebony Modern Belly
- Finish
- Gloss Body with Satin Neck, Natural
- Case
- 5-Ply Hardshell Case