The D-18 Dreadnought features a sleek, modern High Performance Neck for enhanced playability. The D-18 adds a Sitka spruce top to the mahogany back and sides. Perfect for the intermediate and advanced player. Available with a sunburst or ambertone shaded top
- 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
- Endpiece Inlay:
- none
- Binding:
- Tortoise Color
- Top Inlay Style:
- Multiple Black/White Boltaron
- Side Inlay:
- none
- Back Inlay:
- none
- 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 / Large Old Style Logo
- 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
- Fingerboard Binding:
- none
- Finish Back & Sides:
- Polished Gloss
- Finish Top:
- Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner ; Sunburst available at additional cost.
- Finish Neck:
- Satin
- 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
- 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
- Interior Label:
- none
- Electronics:
- Optional
- Other Options:
- Available left-handed at no additional charge