Martin Custom Shop D-18 Style Custom Edition w/case 3011531

Martin Custom Shop D-18 Natural w/Case

This Custom Shop D-18 delivers classic mahogany dreadnought punch with the added power and clarity of an Adirondack spruce top. Built with Golden Era–style forward-shifted scalloped bracing and a traditional dovetail neck joint, it has that dry, focused midrange and strong projection that D-18 fans expect, but with noticeably more headroom and dynamics. It’s a standout Custom Shop build that gives you premium tonewoods, vintage-inspired voicing, and top-tier craftsmanship without needing to design one from scratch.

If you want the responsiveness of Adirondack, the balance and warmth of genuine mahogany, and the unmistakable feel of a hand-built Martin dreadnought, this Custom Shop D-18 nails it right out of the case.

Highlights

• Adirondack spruce top with Aging Toner
• Genuine mahogany back and sides
• Forward-shifted GE-scalloped bracing for classic prewar-style response
• 1 3/4" nut width and GE Modified Low Oval neck carve
• Gloss body, satin neck, and faux tortoise appointments
• Includes Martin hardshell case

Specifications

Body

• Body Size: D-14 Fret
• Top: Adirondack Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Aging Toner
• Bracing: Forward-Shifted X-Brace, GE-Scalloped Hand Shaped
• Back & Sides: Genuine Mahogany, Gloss
• Binding: Faux Tortoise
• Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
• Bridge: Ebony
• Saddle: Bone
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Nut Width: 1 3/4"
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Old Style 18
• Total Frets: 20
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Gear

Miscellaneous

• Case: Martin Hardshell
• Electronics: None
• Strings: MA550T Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 – Medium

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?
We’re an authorized Martin Custom Shop dealer, and every guitar is inspected, photographed, and set up by our team before it goes on the wall or online. Whether you’re local or across the country, we make sure your guitar arrives playing its best.