Martin D-18 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

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Mahogany back and sides give it great projection — really cut through the mix.

The Martin D-18 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar is a traditional-style dreadnought that features a rosewood fingerboard and bridge with black binding and pickguard plus chrome-enclosed tuning machines. Solid mahogany back and sides combine with a large dreadnought guitar size to produce a loud, clear treble and a warm, moderate bass. Limited lifetime warranty. The D-18 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar includes a deluxe Martin hardshell case ($190 value).

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Martin D18

| Review By: David Henderson | 1 week, 4 days ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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I"ve owned my 1967 Martin since 1974 and it has been with me everywhere, always the envy of every single person that's ever heard or played it.  The tonal quality exceeds anything else out there. Mine is in excellent condition after being played and babied for so many years. It will be passed on to my daughter one day, and I'm sure she will pass it on to her children (if she ever has any).

 

I've never considered buying another guitar (except a 12 string)  but I'm thinking of getting one now. The value can only go up, and it's an heirloom that will be valued for lifetimes.

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If you appreciate great accoustic sound, you will never regret owning a Martin D18.

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It's like having a porsche... there is no substitute.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
41 years
Style of music you play:
accoustic anything
Where you live:
South Carolina

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How Sweet It Is

| Review By: Martinman | 1 month, 3 weeks ago

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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This is a plain guitar.  But there is no crime in that, it does its job, and does it well.  Better bridge pins would be nice...

Quality:

I can find no flaw, the workmanship is first class.  The intonation is spot-on.

Value:

I don't know how you could possibly get more value for your money.  And a D-18 will always hold value.  You can spend alot more for a different model Martin, but to my ears, you won't get better sound.  I have been playing Martins since 1972.  I used to think that rosewood was king, but mahogany has a sound all its own.  I also own rosewood and maple guitars.  I like them all, but dollar for dollar, a D-18 can't be beat.

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This guitar looks like plain vanilla ice cream, but it sounds like angels singing.  I like beautiful guitars without too much bling, but I find myself playing my D-18 most of the time.  This brand new guitar sounds as good or better than my 1969 Hummingbird.  I prefer Gibson necks, but the tone of this D-18 just blows me away.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
49 years
Style of music you play:
folk, ballads
Where you live:
Maine

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The best Martin has to offer -- really!

| Review By: Curly-ET4nS | 10 months, 1 week ago

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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After playing this HUGE toned guitar for several years, I got rid of my rosewood Martins. They started sounding "brittle" by comparison. I know guitar players love the rosewood D-28, etc..but singers favor the mahogany D-18 because it's such a joy to sing over. The mahogany also records far easier and sounds 10x better through amplification. Buy your D-18 before mahogany becomes impossible to get.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
semi-pro
Style of music you play:
you name it
Where you live:
New England

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Gospelbluegrassboy

| Review By: martinguitarfan | 1 year, 1 month ago

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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I purchased a D-18 Martin in the 70's, didn't really know what a treasure I was getting. I have owned many guitars since then but still have My d18 I call it Baby. Because of its great tone and playability I purchased a new one recently for my son. You can play almost any kind of music on a D-18. I think best over all guitar on market.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Hobbyist playing 37 years
Style of music you play:
Bluegrass/gospel/Praise and Worship
Where you live:
Virginia

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Martin D 18

| Review By: Anonymous User | 1 year, 1 month ago

0 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Bought this guitar today. I am a beginner now for a year. Wanted to upgrade to something nice that would make me pick it up and play more often. Wanted a guitar with more bling until I played the D 18 . I have short fat tip fingers and this baby is easy to play.Forget the fancy guitars with bling, play this one and all that is over.This is one real classic guitar.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
beginner
Style of music you play:
any
Where you live:
alabama

Did you find this review helpful? yes no930755

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