Martin Guitar D18 Ambertone
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Martin Guitar
D18 Ambertone
Product Info
Article Number:
605835
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D18 Ambertone
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,431.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The D18 Ambertone is a beautifully crafted dreadnought, embodying that quintessential Martin sound. It's a fantastic choice for players seeking a balanced, responsive instrument with a warm, focused tone – perfect for singer-songwriters and players who appreciate a traditional feel and premium build quality.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D18 Ambertone
- Steel-String Guitar
- 2025 model
- Type: D - Dreadnought
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Solid mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- White abalone dot fingerboard inlays
- Tortoise binding
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Bone nut
- 20 frets
- Tortoise pickguard
- Ebony bridge with bone saddle
- Open nickel machine heads
- Strings: Martin Guitars Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light .012 - .053 (Art. #473904#)
- Colour: Ambertone
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and projection, classic Martin tone.
- • Mahogany back and sides offer warmth and sustain, balanced response across the spectrum.
- • Ebony fingerboard and bone nut contribute to smooth playability and improved note definition.
- • Ambertone finish enhances aesthetics and protects the wood without sacrificing resonance.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction may lack the bright shimmer of rosewood for some players.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many musicians.
- • The 1 7/8” nut width can feel cramped for players with larger hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
None (Acoustic)
Weight
Approximately 6.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ambertone finish is thinner than a gloss, allowing for greater wood resonance and a more open, airy tone; it’s subtly different, not dramatically so.
The 1 7/8” nut width might feel snug; it’s generally manageable but players with very small hands might prefer a wider neck.
These strings provide a balanced tone with extended life, reducing the frequency of changes and maintaining consistent output over time.
