Martin D-18GE Golden Era 1934 Acoustic Guitar 

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As the proud owner of several other high end guitars, I can honestly say that this is the best guitar investment I have ever made. The tone, sustain, and volume are just incredible with this guitar!

Comments about Martin D-18GE Golden Era 1934 Acoustic Guitar:

This is perhaps the greatest Dreadnaught I've ever played. I've never molded to a guitar so quickly in my life. It's the perfect blend of airy mids, strong bass and crisp trebles.

The V neck is a pure joy to play. My fingers are relearning where to sit on the neck and my attack on leads is slightly different, but the response is amazing once you've adapted. There is this feeling that you get from the guitar that invites you and draws you into it. It is pulling the best out of you and demanding more. That's an amazing feeling...

I bought mine used. I recommend that highly. Most folks that buy and return this high end guitars barely use them and most are in incredible condition. You save a bundle from that turnaround.

If you have to buy new, you will never be disappointed with this guitar.

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You might think "I can get a guitar for cheaper that looks the same on paper" but let me tell you, this guitar is where it's at. It's the only guitar that I've ever bought where I have promised myself that I will never ever sell it, no matter what. I don't care if I'm starving in the streets and my house burns to the ground, I'm taking this guitar with me. At first glance, you might think it looks a bit simple. It's not flashy, but I appreciate that. The SOUND is what matters. The setup was great, right out of the shop. You can finger pick or strum loudy, so it's the best of both worlds there. I can't say enough good things about this guitar. There is not a single thing on it that I wish were different. That is a rarity. It's absolute perfection.

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Buy one. You won't regret it!
This model has been my "dream guitar" for a long time. I play bluegrass and this particular model is designed for this genre. It is probably the closest many of us will ever get to owning a "real deal" 30's D-18, which costs thousands and thousands more. I bought mine used, but barely played. Many folks can't get used to the contour of the neck, which is also 1 3/4 at the nut. My hands are only average sized and it is quite comfortable for me to play. I think It is also a very attractive guitar. Not ornamental by any means, but taking a look at that adirondack top, simple 18 style appointments, brazilian rosewood headstock veneer, and small abalone fret dots, you can see the expertise and total quality Martin has put into this wonderful guitar. I've been playing guitar for 35 years, and one of the reasons this guitar has been my dream guitar is due to it's amazing sound. It's one of the finest I've ever played! Mine floored me from the first song I played. My thoughts are; it is not only the handsomest guitar I've ever played, but also the oldest sounding. Unbelieveable depth, tone and volume. The harder you play, the higher the volume, without that distortion you hear on other guitars. If you invest in one you'll not regret it. Thank you Martin for such a glorious guitar!
First class guitar. Only the highest quality materials has gone into this D-18. Even cloth strpis are used to help secure the adirondack scalloped bracing in the top! It is also the lightest guitar that I've ever handled.
The only thing I would change is to put ivory or at least bone bridge pins on this fine guitar. I know Martin, like all other companies try to give the consumer the best "bang for the buck", but I am searching for a high quality set of ivory bridge pins to match the fossil ivory nut and saddle... It will only enhance that amazing sound this guitar is producing now. It's still a 10 in my book! I never plan on letting mine go.

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I like the tone and playabilty of the d18ge. I have three other martins and this is byfar the best one of the ten guitars I own. Great looks sounds great feels great but I do not like the black pins I think martin could
do better on this.
plays great
Great tone ,
well built
Great buy for this guitar.

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I have owned several Martins, Gibsons and a Santa Cruz. The D-18GE is the best. Loud, loud, loud with a flat pick. But also great for finger style. A pleasure to look at and a pleasure to play.
Simplicity of form and function. Beautiful sunburst top. Nice Brazillian rosewood head stock.
Just keeps on tickin'. Never had any issues. Always stays in tune.
Given the tone, quality of workmanship, and playability the guitar is a great value

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Obviously there is no perfect guitar for every possible style/player. With that said, I wanted a solid, non-flashy, ridiculously loud, resonant, mahogany/spruce guitar. I played every guitar for sale in three states until I found a 2007 ge. I haven't had the itch to look for a new guitar for two years now as the GE has ruined me for other dreads. (OM's and 00's are a different story!)

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I have owned a number of higher end guitars over the years including several Martins, Gibsons and Santa Cruz. Since I bought my D18GE about 8 years ago, I still enjoy playing other guitars, but it seems that I always use my GE as the one to compare all the others to. It took me a while to get used to the sunburst finish on mine, but now it seems kinda neet too.

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It's been said that Americans once made beautiful things. Things of unparalleled quality and imagination. I'm here to say no past tense required when talking about the Martin D-18 GE. As the owner of over thirty electric and acoustic guitars (not to mention all the ones that "got away") I can honestly say the D-18 GE may be the nicest guitar I own or have owned. This is a profoundly beautiful instrument, each detail more exquisite than the next, an aesthetic of simplicity and quiet elegance. There is love and pride in the design and construction. The "feel" of the instrument (weight, balance, neck profile) is extremely pleasing - though if you are not used to the "V" neck, it may take a little time to totally embrace it. Here's where it gets really interesting: the D-18 GE has a very credible bluegrass lead and rhythm voice, but this is no one-trick-pony. Finger style/Travis picking players will love the clear and round bass response, clarity and note separation. Strummers/singer-songwriters will love the overall balance and dynamic range and may prefer to string it with acoustic light gauge strings to make the tone more homogeneous (for me acoustic mediums are the ticket, but I crave that bluegrass voice). All players will appreciate how in tune the D-18 GE is and the smoothness of the Waverly tuners. The action is firm - neither stiff nor mushy - and rewards the player who has worked on his/her dynamic control; this instrument will shout or whisper. If you're serious about acquiring a professional quality acoustic dreadnaught guitar, then you owe it to yourself to at least play a Martin D-18 GE before you move on another guitar. It's an American beauty!

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Well, I've been playing acoustic guitars for a long time and I've bought, sold, traded, owned, etc. probably 40+ nice guitars over the years. My Martin D-18 GE is simply the best guitar that I've ever owned, and I've owned several other nice Martins as well as guitars from Santa Cruz, Collings, Taylor.The D-18 GE is a powerhouse, a cannon of a guitar.It has a rich, balanced tone with amazing clarity and note separation. This guitar has a strong punchy bass response without being too "boomy".The trebles are rich and crystal clear and the midrange is very punchy and growly. I've always liked mahogany back and sides guitars better than rosewood for the strong, clear fundamental tone without being too lush sounding. To each his/her own, but I personally like mahogany better, and the Martin D-18 GE is the essence of a great mahogany dreadnaught. Another thing is that it seems that the D-18 GE is remarkably consistent as a model. I've played several GE's and they've all been phenomenal guitars. You just cannot go wrong with the Martin D-18 GE! Amazing guitars.