Martin D18 Standard Ambertone

The Martin D-18 is one of the most iconic guitars in the Martin lineup, trusted by music legends and musicians like you for nearly a century. Known as a reliable workhorse, its Dreadnought size delivers bold, projection-rich tone and powerful bass that have defined countless performances and recordings.

Handcrafted with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, the D-18 produces a full, balanced sound with bright trebles, powerful mids, and exceptional clarity in an iconic, straightforward design that has always delivered. The satin-finished neck with a Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval profile, high-performance conical fretboard radius, and 25.4" scale length ensure unparalleled comfort and playability. Elegant ebony details, including the bridge, bridge pins, and fingerboard with abalone dot inlays, complement its timeless style. Available in various gloss and satin finishes, the D-18 is a guitar you can trust to unleash the artist within.

• Top: Solid Sitka spruce
• Back and sides: Solid mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard inlays: White abalone dots
• Binding: Tortoiseshell
• Scale length: 25.4"
• Nut width: 44.5 mm
• Nut: Bone
• Number of frets: 20
• Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
• Bridge: Ebony with bone saddle
• Open-gear nickel tuning machines
• Strings: Martin Guitars Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze - Light .012 - .053
• Color: Ambertone
• Includes hard case
• Made in the USA

Below is a video showing how this beautiful guitar is crafted:

About the Standard Series

The instruments in the Standard series are the backbone of Martin; distinguished instruments that established the blueprint for the American flat-top acoustic guitar. These models embody nearly two centuries of craftsmanship and technique: a history built from wood and wire. These legendary guitars and the artists who played them helped shape country, folk, bluegrass, and rock music. Today, we hear their tone in the American soundscape and across the world’s music scenes.

These classics are handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, using solid wood and traditional construction methods, such as dovetail neck joints and X-bracing. The Martin Standard Series guitars have likely been used by your musical heroes to create your favorite songs—a tool whose impact on music is immeasurable.

• Full solid wood construction
• Optional electronics
• Traditional neck joint
• Vintage-style binding
• Open-back tuners
• 'Vintage' finish
• Martin hard case included
• Made in the USA

About Martin Guitars

C. F. Martin & Co. has been inspiring musicians worldwide with their high-quality guitars and products for nearly two centuries. They are the creators of the Dreadnought model. Johnny Cash, Elvis, Clapton, John Mayer, Craig Ross, and Jason Isbell have all played a Martin. Contact us if you have any questions about Martin guitars; we’ll help guide you through their extensive catalog.

Martin guitars are renowned not only for their unmatched quality, craftsmanship, and tone. They are the choice of many guitarists for their detailed construction. Throughout the company's history, Martin instruments have been used across a wide range of musical genres and stages. These instruments are backed by an unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices.