{"product_id":"c-f-martin-d-18-2025","title":"C.F. Martin D-18 (2025)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMahogany or rosewood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D-18 and D-28 have the same body shape, bracing, and neck profile. The main difference is the wood used for the sides and back. The D-18 has mahogany, while the D-28 has East Indian rosewood. Mahogany produces a drier tone with slightly fewer overtones than rosewood. It can sound more precise and less overwhelming, which is why many choose the D-18 for accompanying vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The guitar offers a rich spectrum of overtones without becoming muddy …”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTeja Gerken, Peghead Nation, May 7, 2025 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pegheadnation.com\/instruments-gear\/instrument-demos\/martin-d-18-standard-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ereview\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 2025 Update\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D-18 already featured scalloped, forward-shifted X-bracing. In 2025, it received Golden Era bracing, inspired by the pre-war guitars Martin built before World War II. The scalloping makes the top less stiff and allows it to begin vibrating with even a light touch. This results in longer sustain and a sound that approaches that of a vintage Martin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck received a new profile, the Golden Era Modified Low Oval, and the fretboard was thinned with slightly eased edges. The nut now has rounded corners, the heel is slimmer, and the nut slots are now ebony instead of plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElvis's D-18\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn January 1955, Elvis traded his 000-18 for a 1942 D-18. He used it on stage and as a rhythm guitar on the Sun recordings until he switched to a D-28 in the summer of 1955. The guitar is now on loan to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSince 1931\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first guitars stamped D-18 appeared in 1931, the same year Martin began selling the dreadnought under its own name. In 1934, the D-18 and D-28 were given the 14 open frets they have today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions and Answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the D-18 and D-28?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D-18 has mahogany sides and back, while the D-28 has East Indian rosewood. The D-18 features black binding, an Old Style 18 rosette, and Old Style 18 abalone inlays. The D-28 has white binding, a Style 28 rosette, and mother-of-pearl inlays. The bracing, neck, fretboard, nut, and dimensions are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is new in the 2025 D-18?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Era profile on the scalloped, forward-shifted X-bracing, new neck profile, thinner fretboard with eased edges, nut with rounded corners, slimmer heel, and ebony nut slots. The scalloping and forward-shifted X-bracing are retained from the previous version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the top Sitka?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be. Martin only specifies spruce for the Standard Series, and the top is either Sitka or Lutz spruce. Both are solid spruce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a case or gig bag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Martin's hard case is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDreadnought, 14 open frets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid spruce, gloss finish, Aging Toner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSides and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid mahogany, gloss finish, Dark Mahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBracing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eForward-shifted X, Golden Era scalloped, 5\/16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSelect hardwood, Golden Era Modified Low Oval, High-Performance Taper, satin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFretboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony, 20 frets, Old Style 18 abalone inlays, Plek-treated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eScale length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e645 mm (25.4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNut width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e44.5 mm (1 3\/4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony, Golden Era Modern Belly, compensated nut insert in the heel, ebony nut slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBinding and rosette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack binding, Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe rosette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTuners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel, open\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eStrings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMartin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, phosphor bronze, medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMartin's hard case is included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"C.F. 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