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).

Martin D-18 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Includes:

• deluxe Martin hardshell case

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Martin D-18 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

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I have owned one since '73

Posted by cskaplan from Key Largo, FL on Feb 1, 2010

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: former active musician, now hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: started with rock, then country, now Jazz and folk

I have a 1967 model, paid $375 for it. I was playing rock, got it to practice without an amp. liked it so much I started taking it on jobs with a clip-in pickup (demarzio I think). When I did any country/folk it was a natural. Loved its action, similar to my electric in ease of play. I started playing finger-picking style and the tone just jumps out, bright and clean. it doesn't have the lows and bass of my Ovation legend, but has better overall tone. it is pretty beat-up after years of gigs, but I wouldn't part with it.

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Bo Jangles

Posted by Bo Jangles from Portland Oregon on Jan 6, 2010

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Folk and Jazz

I've owned this guitar for 15 years and enjoy it more everytime I play it. It is a workhorse for acoustic gigs and relaxing with friends. I own other high end Archtop and acoustic/electric guitars but this beats them all.

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Martin D-18 Standard

Posted by Spanky from Kansas on Oct 23, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Classic Rock & Country

Having played for over 40 years, I have found the D-18 Standard to be a reliable workhorse. It's not a fancy guitar, but sounds better than guitars that sell for twice the price. I love the bright, clean sound of mahogany! Rosewood has a mellow tone, which is fine if that's what you want. I like twang and volume! For Country, Bluegrass, Rock-a-billy, or Classic Rock, you just can't beat this guitar!

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A LEGEND

Posted by Russ from Ohio on Sep 30, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Everything

2007 Martin D-18, one of the best acoustic guitars ever made...period. There's a reason that so many famous guitar players own at least two or three of these. Don't take my word for it, go play one!

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I had a D-18. Good guitar

Posted by ILikeMartinsToo from MD on May 17, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: soft rock, folk-rock

My D-18 was bought new in '73, and I liked it a lot. It was stolen in '76. It had crystal clear tone and good bass, but the neck was a bit thick for me. I thought my friend's D-28 V-back sounded and played better. There is a difference in these guitars. Mahogany is a bit stiffer than rosewood. I noticed the D-28 felt like better quality in my hands. It just had an overall better feel. Just my opinion.

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