Martin Guitar D18 Ambertone LH
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Martin Guitar
D18 Ambertone LH
Product Info
Article Number:
605854
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D18 Ambertone LH
Category:
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,431.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This left-handed D-18 Ambertone is a serious instrument. The solid woods give it that classic Martin voice – plenty of volume and a really focused tone. It's a fantastic choice for the experienced player seeking a premium acoustic for fingerstyle or strumming, particularly those who appreciate a traditional dreadnought feel and tone.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D18 Ambertone LH
- Steel-String Guitar
- 2025 model
- Left-handed 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, a Martin hallmark.
- • Mahogany back and sides provide a warm, balanced tonal foundation.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, responsive playing experience for intricate work.
- • Ambertone finish enhances aesthetics while subtly protecting the wood.
CONS
- • The dreadnought size can be unwieldy for smaller players or travel.
- • High-end price point puts it out of reach for many aspiring guitarists.
- • Limited versatility; shines in singer-songwriter and folk styles, less suited for heavier genres.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ambertone finish is a thinner, more transparent finish designed to allow more of the wood’s natural resonance to project – it's subtle but contributes to a slightly more open and airy sound.
The D-18 typically has a modified low oval profile neck, which is generally comfortable. However, the dreadnought body size may still present a challenge for some smaller players.
Martin’s Lifespan 2.0 strings are designed for extended life and reduced finger squeak, offering a brighter, longer-lasting tone compared to many standard phosphor bronze strings.
