Description
Description
Martin Dreadnoughts, like the D-18, are known for their loud, projective tone and strong bass. This model is built to the same specifications as the standard D-18, but now Martin offers this longtime staple with a satin finish top, back, and sides. The top includes an aging toner, and it is also available with an amberburst. The D-18 Satin is crafted with mahogany back and sides,so you’ll still enjoy plenty of volume and pick up some bright trebles and punchy midrange tones. The scalloped bracing on this model contributes volume and a fuller sound than non-scalloped bracing. If you’re looking for a satin-finished Standard Series guitar that stands out from the crowd, this D-18 Satin fits the bill.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Martin Standard Series |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Product Color: | Aging Toner |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | D-14 Fret |
| Acoustic Cutaway Type: | No Cutaway |
| Body Material: | Genuine Mahogany |
| Body Finish: | Satin |
| Top Material: | Spruce |
| Bracing Material: | Scalloped Spruce |
| Bracing Pattern: | Forward Shifted X Brace |
| Body Binding: | Black |
| Rosette: | Multi-Stripe |
| Purfling: | Style 18 |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Finish: | Satin |
| Neck Shape: | Modified Low Oval |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Headstock Veneer: | East Indian Rosewood |
| Nut Material: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.75" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 16" |
| Scale Length: | 25.4" |
| Number of Frets: | 20 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Dovetail Neck Joint |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Abalone Old Style 18 |
| Inlay Shape: | Dots |
| Side Marker Inlay: | White Dots |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Script Old Style Overlay |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel |
| Bridge: | Ebony Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle |
| Tuning Machines: | Nickel Open Gear |
| Saddle: | Compensated Bone |
| Pickguard: | Tortoise Pattern - Aged |
| Bridge Pins: | Black Plastic |