Key Features
- Classic Dreadnought with Golden-era features
- Solid spruce top with GE-scalloped bracing enhances sustain
- Satin finish neck with GE Modified Low Oval profile enhances playability
- Ebony bridge and fingerboard for a sophisticated aesthetic
Martin D18 Satin 1935, Sunburst (2025) Overview
The Martin D-18 Satin is a legendary acoustic guitar that delivers a bold and balanced tone with exceptional clarity. Crafted with a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, it produces rich bass, punchy mids, and sparkling trebles. The satin finish enhances the natural resonance of the tonewoods, while the 1935 Sunburst finish adds a vintage aesthetic that stands out on any stage or in any setting.
Designed for comfort and performance, the satin-finished neck features a GE Modified Low Oval profile with a high-performance taper for effortless playability. The ebony fingerboard and bridge provide a smooth feel and long-lasting durability. Refined details such as ebony bridge pins and open-gear tuners complete the classic appeal, making this guitar an ideal companion for any performance or recording session.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionIconic dreadnought design
The Martin D-18 Satin is crafted in the legendary dreadnought body shape, renowned for its powerful projection and balanced tonal response. This design has become a staple in the world of acoustic guitars, delivering a commanding voice with deep bass, articulate mids, and clear trebles. The larger body size ensures ample volume and resonance, making it ideal for both solo performances and ensemble settings. From strumming chords to fingerpicking intricate melodies, the D-18 Satin provides the dynamic range needed to bring your music to life. The iconic dreadnought shape not only enhances the guitar’s tonal richness but also offers a comfortable playing experience, ensuring it remains a trusted companion for years to come.
Exceptional tonewoods and construction
Built with a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, the Martin D-18 Satin offers a distinctive tonal character that balances warmth with clarity. The spruce top provides bright, articulate highs and excellent dynamic responsiveness, while the mahogany body adds depth and richness to the overall sound. This combination of tonewoods is carefully selected and paired to deliver a well-rounded sonic profile that works beautifully across various playing styles. The forward-shifted X-bracing further enhances the guitar’s tonal capabilities, allowing the top to vibrate more freely for increased sustain and resonance. With traditional dovetail neck joint construction, the D-18 Satin offers stability and optimal transfer of vibrations, ensuring a consistent and authentic sound.
Enhanced comfort and playability
The Martin D-18 Satin is designed with the needs of modern musicians in mind, featuring a satin-finished neck with a GE Modified Low Oval profile and a high-performance taper. This ergonomic design ensures a comfortable grip and effortless fretting, making it suitable for extended playing sessions. The smooth satin finish reduces friction, allowing your hand to glide seamlessly along the neck. With a scale length of 25.4 inches and a fingerboard width of 1 3/4 inches at the nut, the guitar offers a balanced feel that caters to both fingerstyle techniques and chord-based playing. The refined bridge and heel design further contribute to the overall playability, making it easier to access higher frets and perform intricate passages with ease.
Timeless aesthetic and premium appointments
The Martin D-18 Satin boasts a classic yet understated aesthetic, highlighted by its 1935 Sunburst finish that adds a touch of vintage charm. The ebony fingerboard and bridge not only enhance the guitar’s tonal properties but also provide a sleek and polished appearance. Nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs complement the traditional look while ensuring precise tuning stability. The faux tortoise pickguard adds an elegant touch, protecting the top without compromising the guitar’s visual appeal. With ebony bridge pins and abalone dot inlays on the fingerboard, the D-18 Satin embodies craftsmanship and attention to detail, making it a visually striking instrument that looks as good as it sounds.
Specifications
- Product Name: Martin D-18 Satin 1935 Sunburst
- Product Code: CFM-GTR-D18SATIN1935BURST
Body
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Finish Top: Satin
- Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
- Back and Side Finish: Satin
- Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
- Top Material: Spruce
- Back Material: Mahogany
- Side Material: Mahogany
- Top Colour: 1935 Sunburst
- Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Neck & fretboard
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
- Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
- Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Binding Material: None
- Side Dots: White
Hardware & electronics
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
- Bridge Pin Material: Ebony
- Saddle: Compensated Bone
- Saddle Radius: 16"
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
- Knob: Butterbean
- Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
- Nut Material: Bone
- Case: Hardshell
- Left Handed Availability: True
- Pleked: Yes
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