Since the 1830s, Martin guitars have been acknowledged as some of the finest in the world, spanning six generations of dedication to the guitar maker’s craft. The prodigious quality of a Martin is evident as soon as you play one. Each remarkable note inspires you to cultivate your talent and creativity, projecting layers of melodies and harmonies that only the very best tonewoods and Martin craftsmanship could produce.
The D-18GE Sunburst features a solid Andirondack spruce top, solid Genuine Mahogany back and sides, and Fossilized Ivory nut. Includes a Martin 545E case to protect your investment.
| MODEL |
D-18GE Sunburst |
| CONSTRUCTION: |
Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint |
| BODY SIZE: |
D-14 Fret |
| TOP: |
Solid Adirondack Spruce |
| ROSETTE: |
Old Style 18 - Black/White Fiber |
| TOP BRACING PATTERN: |
Standard ''X'' Scalloped (Golden Era Style), Forward Shifted |
| TOP BRACES: |
Solid Adirondack Spruce 5/16'' |
| BACK MATERIAL: |
Solid Genuine Mahogany |
| BACK PURFLING: |
Style 18 |
| SIDE MATERIAL: |
Solid Genuine Mahogany |
| ENDPIECE: |
Delmar Tortoise Color - Brown |
| ENDPIECE INLAY: |
none |
| BINDING: |
Black Boltaron |
| TOP INLAY STYLE: |
Multiple Black/White Boltaron |
| SIDE INLAY: |
none |
| BACK INLAY: |
none |
| NECK MATERIAL: |
Select Hardwood |
| NECK SHAPE: |
Modified V |
| NUT MATERIAL: |
Fossilized Ivory |
| HEADSTOCK: |
Solid/Square Taper |
| HEADPLATE: |
Solid Brazilian Rosewood /Golden Era Style |
| HEELCAP: |
Solid Black Ebony |
| FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: |
Solid Black Ebony |
| SCALE LENGTH: |
25.4'' |
| # OF FRETS CLEAR: |
14 |
| # OF FRETS TOTAL: |
20 |
| FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: |
1-3/4'' |
| FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: |
2-1/4'' |
| FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: |
Old Style 18 |
| FINGERBOARD BINDING: |
none |
| FINISH BACK & SIDES: |
Polished Gloss |
| FINISH TOP: |
Polished Gloss w/ 1935 Sunburst |
| FINISH NECK: |
Satin |
| BRIDGE MATERIAL: |
Solid Black Ebony |
| BRIDGE STYLE: |
1930s Style Belly w/ Long Saddle |
| BRIDGE STRING SPACING: |
2-5/16'' |
| SADDLE: |
16'' Radius/Long Fossilized Ivory |
| TUNING MACHINES: |
Waverly Nickel w/ Butterbean Knobs |
| RECOMMENDED STRINGS: |
Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200) |
| BRIDGE & END PINS: |
Black |
| PICKGUARD: |
Tortoise Color - Beveled & Polished |
| CASE: |
545E |
| INTERIOR LABEL: |
Signed by CFM IV |
