Martin Guitar D18 Sunburst
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Martin Guitar
D18 Sunburst
Product Info
Article Number:
605855
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D18 Sunburst
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,431.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This D18 Sunburst is a cornerstone Martin – a real workhorse. The combination of spruce and mahogany gives it that classic, balanced dreadnought tone, great for singer-songwriters or anyone needing a strong, versatile acoustic. It's a premium instrument built to last and inspire for years.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D18 Sunburst
- 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: Sunburst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and projection.
- • Mahogany back and sides offer warmth and focused midrange response.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides smooth playability and articulate note definition.
- • Open nickel tuners ensure precise and stable tuning performance.
CONS
- • The dreadnought body can be unwieldy for smaller players.
- • Sunburst finish may not appeal to those preferring a more natural aesthetic.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid East Indian 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 Sunburst top often exhibits a slightly more complex tonal character, sometimes with a touch more warmth, but the overall performance remains very close to a straight-grain top.
The D18’s neck profile is a modified low oval, which is generally considered comfortable, but players with very small hands might find the dreadnought body size a bit challenging.
Those strings are designed for extended life, typically lasting significantly longer than standard bronze strings, but actual lifespan depends on playing frequency and style.
