Superlative punch and huge volume!

Classic dreadnought body with slightly stiffer solid Adirondack spruce (red spruce) top, permit scalloped 5/16" Golden Era bracing shifted closer to the soundhole for free vibration and huge volume. Solid genuine mahogany back and sides give it punch and clarity, assisting the powerful mids and highs. Mahogany blocks with a dovetail neck joint. V-shaped neck for long-playing comfort features a fossil ivory nut and solid ebony fingerboard. Looks are enhanced by Old Style 18 abalone fretboard inlays, Waverly nickel tuners with butterbean knobs, polished gloss finish, Brazilian rosewood headplate with large Golden Era-style logo, and black binding.

Martin D-18GE Golden Era 1934 Acoustic Guitar Features:

• Classic dreadnought body
• Solid Adirondack spruce top
• Scalloped 5/16" Golden Era bracing
• Solid genuine mahogany back and sides
• Mahogany blocks with dovetail neck joint
• V-shaped solid mahogany neck
• Fossil ivory nut and saddle
• Solid ebony fingerboard and bridge
• Old Style 18 abalone fretboard inlays
• Waverly nickel tuners with butterbean knobs
• Polished gloss finish
• Brazilian rosewood headplate
• Large Golden Era-style logo
• Black binding
• 25-2/5" scale
• 1-3/4" nut width

The most affordable version of one of the most desirable guitars ever.

Martin D-18GE Golden Era 1934 Acoustic Guitar

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Sweet Dawg!

Posted by Anonymous Musician on Aug 6, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: N/A

Reviewer's Play Style: N/A

After you've played all the Taylors, Gibsons and other Martins, try a Golden Era model. These are just fantastic instruments, built like the old days. My D18-GE is the best sounding guitar I've played in over 30 years of playing.

The neck is a bit tough to get used to. If you like the Mod-V neck, this guitar cannot be beat!

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Sings Loud and Beautiful

Posted by Martin E. Gibson from California on Sep 16, 2008

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: rock, country, bluegrass, classical

Wow. I've played quite a few of the current Martin roster, along with tons of just about every other "high-end" producer. This D18 GE is simply extraordinary. Loud, clear, very defined and solid tone that has depth and complexity (ahem ... dare I say, "soul"). Love the wider string spacing for both flat picking and finger picking. Very balanced and responsive. And I had thought that I was a rosewood man. But this mahogany beauty is amazing and will match or better any Martin rosewood in fullness and richness, and give you that crisp mahogany definition at the same time. This will also exceed most acoustics (of any brand) in just sheer beautiful and balanced volume. Over the years, I've come to realize how outrageously over-priced most high end guitars are. That being said, the next spare cash I run across will very likely make this my go-to axe. It sings!

ps. the 000-18 GE is also amazing, and I prefer it over the other more popular high end (autographed) Martin 000's.

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All About the Tone

Posted by fix3890 from Union City, CA on Dec 17, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Folk, Country, Bluegrass

Not a fancy guitar. Almost no decoration at all. With this one, it's all about tone. This is one of the most versatile acoustics around. It excels at flatpicked stuff, as you'd expect. It's sweet and loud and really stands out from all the rosewood dreadnaughts. But this one also works great for fingerstyle. It has a wide fingerboard and and a complex sound that's just wonderful. Disadvantages: the saddle is glued in, so it makes for fewer pickup choices. (not a big deal for most people) And it has plastic bridge pins. Come on, guys! But you need to play this thing. It's one of Martin's best and one of the best acoustics around.

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Martin Owner

Posted by Tim from Wisconsin on Nov 28, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Finger style

Biggest guitar sound you've ever heard. I've been playing for 28 years so I'm use to lots of playing. Let me be honest. This guitar is hard to play. But after about a year of playing it your finger muscles get use to it and build up. The simple equation is this... Large strings and high action = Great tone and lots of volume. You can really spank this guitar and it answers back BIG. What a great investment!

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Power and Tone

Posted by Toneman335 from Delaware on Oct 24, 2004

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, Bluegrass

One of the best new acoustic guitars you can buy today. The combination of mahogany and Adirondack spruce create a guitar with power and a wide tonal sprectrum.

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