{"product_id":"859384","title":"MARTIN [Summer Bonus Sale] [Staff Selection] D-18 Standard #3032067","description":"Another standard, the Martin D-18, underwent further evolution in 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The D-18, along with the D-28, is one of the flagship models of the Martin Guitars brand.\u003cbr\u003e The guitar features a large body called a dreadnought, named after the British battleships that were considered the most powerful at the time, and is constructed with a spruce top and mahogany sides and back.\u003cbr\u003e In contrast to the deep bass and sparkling tone characteristic of the rosewood sides and back of the D-28, the D-18 boasts a crisp, light nuance, warm midrange, and a powerful, forward-projecting sound thanks to its large body and mahogany construction. While it may lack flashiness, the D-18 offers a simple yet deeply expressive nuance that is uniquely appealing, making it a truly captivating model.\u003cbr\u003e Like the D-28, this model can also be called a classic, having been favored by numerous legendary musicians and providing them with much inspiration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -Evolution of the 2025 Model-\u003cbr\u003e In 2025, the D-18 evolved even further. By incorporating the construction found in vintage D-18s, it achieved a richer sound and sustain. While inheriting the traditional sound of the D-18, which was also favored by Elvis Presley and Paul Simon, it was reborn as a more refined guitar that meets the needs of modern players and the music scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The most significant improvements are the changes to the bracing, which is crucial to the tone of an acoustic guitar, and the changes to the neck shape, which directly impacts playability.\u003cbr\u003e The bracing style has been changed to the Golden Era shape GE-Scalloped X, which is used in the popular Modern Deluxe series. This results in a fuller, more breathable tone and longer sustain.\u003cbr\u003e The neck shape has been changed to the GE Modified Low Oval, which is based on the highly regarded Low Oval shape but adds a vintage-like feel while minimizing the increase in mass. Furthermore, the fingerboard features a thin, smoothly beveled Comfort Edge, and the string spacing at the nut has also been improved, further enhancing playability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The key difference is that, unlike the Authentic Series which pursues vintage specifications, this model has been improved as a modern, easy-to-use standard. Rather than simply returning to vintage designs, it pursues \"easy-to-use, good sound\" for the modern music scene, resulting in a significant improvement in both sound and playability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The reborn D-18 Standard, a blend of tradition and innovation, will be your partner in bringing out the full joy of making music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Model: D-18(2025)-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Top Material: Spruce\u003cbr\u003e Back and Side Material: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e Brace Material: Spruce\u003cbr\u003e Bracing: Forward Shifted X Brace\u003cbr\u003e Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Neck Material: Select Hardwood\u003cbr\u003e Fingerboard and Bridge Material: Ebony\u003cbr\u003e Nut Material: Bone\u003cbr\u003e Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval\u003cbr\u003e Neck Taper: High Performance Taper\u003cbr\u003e Scale Length: 25.4 inches (645 mm)\u003cbr\u003e Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3\/4(44.45mm)\u003cbr\u003e Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly- Drop in Saddle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe\u003cbr\u003e Binding: Black\u003cbr\u003e Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe\u003cbr\u003e Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood\u003cbr\u003e Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper\u003cbr\u003e Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Top Finish: Gloss\u003cbr\u003e Top Color: Aging Toner\u003cbr\u003e Back and Side Finish: Gloss\u003cbr\u003e Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e Neck Color: Dark Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e Pickguard: Faux Tortoise\u003cbr\u003e Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear\u003cbr\u003e Case: Hardshell","brand":"MARTIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43275632672881,"sku":"859384","price":2921.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/Selected_by_Staff__Martin_D-18_Standard__3032067_01.jpg?v=1779865134","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/zh-hant\/products\/859384","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}