Martin Custom Shop D-18 #M2617812

The Martin Custom Shop D 18 is part of the exclusive North Street Edition collection inspired by the legendary pre war Golden Era Martin guitars crafted in Nazareth during the 1930s. Built by the Martin Custom Shop using premium hand selected tonewoods and traditional construction techniques this dreadnought blends vintage inspired character with modern reliability and comfort. Its Adirondack spruce top and forward shifted Golden Era X bracing capture the open powerful voice associated with classic pre war Martins while the striking sinker mahogany back and sides add remarkable depth warmth and maturity to the sound. Sinker mahogany is sourced from centuries old logs recovered from riverbeds in Belize giving the guitar a darker denser tonal response that many players associate with old growth mahogany from Martins most sought after vintage instruments. Combined with the modified low oval neck profile and ebony fingerboard the D 18 offers an effortlessly comfortable playing experience suited to both traditional and contemporary players. Finished with elegant vintage style appointments including an old style gold headstock logo light ageing toner and faux tortoise detailing this Custom Shop model captures the spirit of a true Golden Era dreadnought while delivering the consistency and dependability expected from a modern Martin....Read More...»»