The Martin D-18 has been one of the more popular choices as an acoustic steel-string guitar for players who look for power and projection. From its inception in the early 1930s, through 8 decades, it remains the standard for which all other dreadnought acoustic guitars are measured. The necks of the more traditional D-18 have been known to be on the thicker side. The Martin D-18P has incorporated a more modern, slimmer neck profile. The slim nut width and tapered profile facilitates easier and faster single note lead playing; which will appeal greatly to those who are more accustomed to playing electric guitars with thin necks. The rosewood bridge also features wider string spacing; which enhances picking hand comfort.
The D-18P is a solidly build guitar that has a full and rich tone. Its sides are made of solid mahogany, and it has a solid spruce top. The fretboard is made from rosewood and the neck joins the body at the 14th fret. The D-18P is the guitar you want if you are looking for the traditional, big Martin sound and the playability, ease and comfort of today’s designs. A protective Martin Hardshell Case is included.
- Model D-18P - Series D
- Body Style -Dreadnought
- Body Wood - Solid Sitka Spruce Top with Solid Genuine Mahogany Back and Sides
- Neck Type - Dovetail
- Machine Heads - Chrome enclosed w/large buttons
- Fingerboard - Rosewood
- Frets - 20
- Pickups - None
- Controls - N/A
- Bridge - Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Scale Length - 25.4"
- Case Included - Yes
- Case Type - Dreadnought
- Pickguard - Yes
- Body Color - Natural