Martin D-18 Ambertone (532)

The Martin D-18 is one of the most iconic guitars in Martin’s lineup, trusted by legends of music and players like you for nearly a century. Known as a tried-and-true workhorse, its Dreadnought size delivers the bold, projective tone and strong bass that have shaped countless performances and recordings. Handcrafted with a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, the D-18 offers a full and balanced voice with bright trebles, a punchy midrange, and exceptional clarity in an iconic, no-frills design that has always delivered. The satin neck with a Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval profile, high-performance taper, and 25.4" scale length ensures unmatched comfort and playability. Elegant ebony details, including the bridge, bridge pins, and fingerboard with abalone dot inlays, complement its timeless style. Available in a variety of gloss and satin options, the D-18 is a guitar you can trust to unleash the artist within. 

Body Size: D-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Top Material: Spruce
Top Finish: Gloss
Top Color: 1933 Ambertone
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Binding: Black
Back Material: Mahogany
Side Material: Mahogany
Back & Side Finish: Gloss
Back & Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18
Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: Golden Era Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Endpiece: Black
Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Golden Era Modern Belly - Drop-In Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Ebony
Bridge Pin Dots: None
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Neck Finish: Satin
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Heelcap: Black
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Binding: None
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Tuner Knobs: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Case: Hardshell Case
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze - Medium