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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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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Best deal I ever got

Posted by Slaptop from Home, WA on Nov 10, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: A long time

Reviewer's Play Style: Bluegrass, blues, rock

I bought my D-18 in 78, was built in 74 and contrary to some people mahogany does mature over time. It sounded great when I bought it and sounds even better now. Unless you are a wood snob more concerned about species and resale prices instead of a player that wants sound quality by all means pay more for something else, but if you are a player buy this model for a lifetime of pure playing pleasure that only gets better as the years go by. I wouldn't trade mine for two of anything else.

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Vintage D-18

Posted by Musicoftheuniverse243 from Maryland on Jun 23, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Everything I've heard

I own a vintage 1955 Martin D-18. It is a sunburst, and in that year, only 17 sunbursts were made. It is my favorite guitar, although I am predominately an electric guitar player, this is the sweetest sounding guitar out there. It is the first vintage guitar I ever played. It is actaully my Mom's, but I get to play it. The new ones are great too. They are some of the sweetest guitars. I would tell anyone looking for an end-all quality acoustic guitar without electronics to get one of these. Happy Playing!

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