Details
Martin's latest version of their contemporary D-18 is an impressive blend of Old World and New Tech, with a healthy dose of common sense. The VTS spruce top with a carbon fiber composite bridge plate results in a tonal clarity that really is different, and our guess is that the natural protein glue construction (hide glue) is a part of that. The open gear tuners keep the neck weight down, and the Indian rosewood trim is, in our opinion, the common sense solution to celluloid bindings that we all know aren't going to last as long as a well-made guitar. There are other nice touches, like the old-style script headstock logo but done in real pearl, and a slightly asymmetrical neck shape (your left hand is hardly symmetrical, after all!) Come try out the Modern Deluxe, we'd love to hear what you think of these new Martin models.
Specs
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Back sides
Genuine Mahogany
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Binding
East Indian Rosewood
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Bracing
Forward Shifted X/Scalloped
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Bridge
Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Gloss
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Frets to body
12
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Inlay
Multi-Stripe
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Neck material
Genuine Mahogany
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Neck shape
Vintage Deluxe
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Nut width
1 3/4"
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Rosette
Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
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Saddle spacing
2 5/32"
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Scale length
25.4"
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Top material
Sitka Spruce VTS
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
Gold Open Gear
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
2624051
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SKU
MARD18MODDLX-2624051
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UPC
110975
