Martin Guitar D18 Sunburst LH
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Martin Guitar
D18 Sunburst LH
Product Info
Article Number:
605858
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D18 Sunburst LH
Category:
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,431.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This D-18 is a workhorse—a classic dreadnought voiced for power and clarity. The solid wood construction ensures it'll age beautifully, developing a richer tone over time. It's ideal for the gigging musician or serious hobbyist who wants a dependable, high-quality instrument with that signature Martin sound.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D18 Sunburst 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: Sunburst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers exceptional projection and nuanced dynamic response.
- • Mahogany back and sides provide warmth and a focused midrange character.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience and excellent note clarity.
- • Open nickel tuners ensure precise and stable tuning, crucial for performance.
CONS
- • The dreadnought body can be unwieldy for players with smaller frames.
- • Mahogany construction might lack the extreme clarity preferred by some fingerstyle players.
- • The Sunburst finish, while aesthetically pleasing, adds to the premium-priced tag.
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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 Only
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sunburst finish is purely cosmetic, but it often signifies a slightly higher grade of spruce and a more meticulous build process, though the core tonal characteristics are very similar.
The D-18 typically has a modified low oval 'C' shape neck profile, which is generally comfortable for most hand sizes, but some players with exceptionally large hands might find it a touch narrow.
Yes, the strings are standard size and easily replaced. For strumming and flatpicking, the included light gauge (.012-.053) is excellent; fingerstyle players might prefer an extra light set for even greater ease of play.
