Martin D 18 Electric Acoustic

The electronics adversely affected the tone of the guitar and the d 18e only remained in production for a year years of production.

Martin d 18 electric acoustic.

The affordable martin d 18 has been a longtime favorite across musical styles and players include paul simon brownie mcghee lester flatt and jim croce. Its martin dreadnought siblings include the d 28 d 35 and flagship d 45. After ditson went out of business in the early 1930s martin introduced the d 1 and d 2 dreadnoughts for standard playing style that would soon become martin s iconic d 18 and d 28 models. The d 18 adds a sitka spruce top to the genuine mahogany back and sides.

Focused low frequency response that sounds tight never boomy. Martin company built almost a century ago. Modified low oval neck shape is a comfortable mid thickness that most guitarists love. Experience enhanced playability with the martin d 18 dreadnought featuring a sleek modern high performance neck.

While most martin d 18s are square shouldered there are cutaway versions and martin offers d 18s of both types in pure acoustic or electronic pickup versions on ebay. The combination of mahogany and sitka has been one of the most popular sounds in a player s arsenal of instruments from the martin guitar co. Find a martin guitar dealer or buy now online. Over the past 100 years the martin dreadnought has helped define what an acoustic guitar can and should be and subsequently it has become one of the.

Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail and boasting only the finest woods and components the d 18 dreadnought is ideal for intermediate and veteran guitarists alike. Solid sitka spruce top for amazing projection and great note definition. The d 18e was an early attempt by martin to produce an acoustic electric guitar by installing two dearmond pickups and three control knobs into a d 18 dreadnought. More often than not pro level musicians agree that the martin d 18 is the greatest dreadnought guitar ever made.

Perfect for the intermediate and advanced player. Available with a sunburst or ambertone shaded top for an additional 250. Mahogany back and sides for a well balanced tonal range. The martin d 18 has been a studio and touring workhorse acoustic guitar for countless musicians.

The martin d 18 traces back to the earliest dreadnought guitars that c f. Martin d 18e 2020 special edition acoustic electric guitar features. The popular martin d 18 dreadnought now with high quality electronics for an even better more well rounded instrument. Martin d 18 standard acoustic guitar.

It is a mainstay of martin s famous guitar lineup.