Martin Guitar D18 Satin
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Martin Guitar
D18 Satin
Product Info
Article Number:
605685
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D18 Satin
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,573.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This D18 Satin is a serious workhorse—a beautifully crafted dreadnought that delivers Martin’s signature tone with a more understated look. The solid woods and comfortable neck make it ideal for intermediate to advanced players who want a responsive, versatile acoustic. It's a premium-priced instrument that rewards a discerning player's touch.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D18 Satin
- Steel-String Guitar
- 2025 model
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Solid mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- White abalone dot fingerboard inlays
- Black 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 Phosphor Bronze - Medium .013 - .056 (Art. #473904#)
- Colour: Natural matt
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers exceptional projection and clarity.
- • Mahogany back and sides offer a warm, balanced tonal foundation.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides smooth playability and note definition.
- • Satin finish allows for a fast, comfortable feel and a more vintage aesthetic.
CONS
- • The dreadnought body can be unwieldy for smaller players or travel.
- • The natural satin finish can be more susceptible to fingerprints and grime.
- • Lacks onboard electronics, limiting amplified performance options.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid East Indian Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany, Select Hardwood
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 6.25 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The satin finish provides a faster feel and a slightly more muted aesthetic, lacking the reflectivity of a gloss finish. It also tends to highlight wood grain more prominently.
The D-18 Satin utilizes Martin’s Modified Low Oval profile, which is generally considered comfortable for a wide range of hand sizes, though it’s not as slim as some modern profiles.
The mahogany provides a warm, woody tone with a strong fundamental and good note separation, contributing to a balanced and articulate sound that works well across various playing styles.
