Martin D 18 Electric Acoustic

The popular martin d 18 dreadnought now with high quality electronics for an even better more well rounded instrument.

Martin d 18 electric acoustic.

Perfect for the intermediate and advanced player. Mahogany back and sides for a well balanced tonal range. The combination of mahogany and sitka has been one of the most popular sounds in a player s arsenal of instruments from the martin guitar co. Martin company built almost a century ago.

Available with a sunburst or ambertone shaded top for an additional 250. Its martin dreadnought siblings include the d 28 d 35 and flagship d 45. While most martin d 18s are square shouldered there are cutaway versions and martin offers d 18s of both types in pure acoustic or electronic pickup versions on ebay. The martin d 18 traces back to the earliest dreadnought guitars that c f.

The martin d 18 has been a studio and touring workhorse acoustic guitar for countless musicians. The d 18e was an early attempt by martin to produce an acoustic electric guitar by installing two dearmond pickups and three control knobs into a d 18 dreadnought. It is a mainstay of martin s famous guitar lineup. Solid sitka spruce top for amazing projection and great note definition.

The affordable martin d 18 has been a longtime favorite across musical styles and players include paul simon brownie mcghee lester flatt and jim croce. More often than not pro level musicians agree that the martin d 18 is the greatest dreadnought guitar ever made. The d 18 dreadnought features a sleek modern high performance neck for enhanced playability. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail and boasting only the finest woods and components the d 18 dreadnought is ideal for intermediate and veteran guitarists alike.

Find a martin guitar dealer or buy now online. The martin d 18 is a masterpiece of steel string acoustic guitar design. Experience enhanced playability with the martin d 18 dreadnought featuring a sleek modern high performance neck. Modified low oval neck shape is a comfortable mid thickness that most guitarists love.

Martin d 18 standard acoustic guitar. The d 18 adds a sitka spruce top to the genuine mahogany back and sides. Over the past 100 years the martin dreadnought has helped define what an acoustic guitar can and should be and subsequently it has become one of the. Focused low frequency response that sounds tight never boomy.

The electronics adversely affected the tone of the guitar and the d 18e only remained in production for a year years of production.