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<li id="Description"><strong>Description:</strong> We are incredibly excited to showcase this exceptional Martin Custom Shop D-18. It is a truly unique build that pairs classic dreadnought power with a rare and beautiful choice of tonewood, resulting in a guitar that stands out in both looks and sound. While a standard D-18 features mahogany back and sides, the Martin Custom Shop upgraded this model to premium Black Walnut, paired with a classic solid Spruce top. The result is a stunning natural-finish instrument with a voice all its own. Walnut bridges the tonal gap between the warm, woody midrange of mahogany and the bright, sparkling clarity of rosewood. Built in the traditional D-14 fret dreadnought shape, it offers fantastic projection, a tight low-end, and incredible note definition. The playability is smooth and effortlessly modern. Martin selected a premium 12/4 Genuine Mahogany neck and carved it into a comfortable Modified Low Oval shape. Combined with a premium Black Ebony fingerboard and a bone nut, it provides a fast, inviting feel across the entire fretboard that players of all styles will immediately appreciate. The hardware is equally top-tier, featuring a Modern Belly bridge and Grover nickel vintage-button tuners that offer rock-solid stability while maintaining an elegant, old-school aesthetic. True to the finest Custom Shop traditions, there are no unnecessary electronics or flashy distractions here—just world-class craftsmanship and pure, resonant acoustic tone. This incredible guitar comes with a premium Martin hardshell case. It’s a rare find that we are thrilled to host, so stop by the shop, give it a strum, and experience this unique twist on a classic for yourself!!</li>
<li id="Product Subtype"><strong>Product Subtype:</strong> Acoustic Guitars</li>
<li id="Series"><strong>Series:</strong> Custom Shop</li>
<li id="Orientation"><strong>Orientation:</strong> Right Handed</li>
<li id="Color"><strong>Color: </strong>Natural</li>
<li id="Case Bag"><strong>Case Bag:</strong> Hardshell</li>
<li id="Neck Material"><strong>Neck Material: </strong>12/4 Genuine Mahogany</li>
<li id="Neck Shape"><strong>Neck Shape: </strong>Mod Low Oval</li>
<li id="Scale Length"><strong>Scale Length:</strong> 25.4"</li>
<li id="Fingerboard Radius"><strong>Fingerboard Radius:</strong></li>
<li id="Fingerboard Material"><strong>Fingerboard Material: </strong>Black Ebony</li>
<li id="Position Inlays"><strong>Position Inlays:</strong> </li>
<li id="Side Dots"><strong>Side Dots:</strong> White</li>
<li id="Truss Rod"><strong>Truss Rod:</strong> </li>
<li id="Nut Width"><strong>Nut Width:</strong> </li>
<li id="Nut Material"><strong>Nut Material:</strong> Bone</li>
<li id="Body Finish"><strong>Body Finish:</strong> Standard</li>
<li id="Body Top"><strong>Body Top:</strong> Spruce</li>
<li id="Body Material"><strong>Body Material:</strong> Black Walnut</li>
<li id="Body Shape"><strong>Body Shape:</strong> D-14 Fret</li>
<li id="Bridge"><strong>Bridge:</strong> Modern Belly</li>
<li id="Hardware Finish"><strong>Hardware Finish:</strong> Nickel</li>
<li id="Tuning Machines"><strong>Tuning Machines: </strong>Grover Nickel Vintage Button</li>
<li id="Strings"><strong>Strings:</strong> Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0</li>
<li id="Special Electronics"><strong>Special Electronics:</strong> Custom Installation Available</li>
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