Martin D-18 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar  

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.

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

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

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...

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

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.

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.