Martin D-18 1933 Ambertone w/case
Martin D-18 1933 Ambertone w/case
D-18 1933 Ambertone
The Martin D-18 is one of the most iconic guitars in Martin’s lineup, trusted by legends of music and players like you for nearly a century. Known as a tried-and-true workhorse, its Dreadnought size delivers the bold, projective tone and strong bass that have shaped countless performances and recordings. Handcrafted with a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, the D-18 offers a full and balanced voice with bright trebles, a punchy midrange, and exceptional clarity in an iconic, no-frills design that has always delivered. The satin neck with a Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval profile, high-performance taper, and 25.4" scale length ensures unmatched comfort and playability. Elegant ebony details, including the bridge, bridge pins, and fingerboard with abalone dot inlays, complement its timeless style. Available in a variety of gloss and satin options, the D-18 is a guitar you can trust to unleash the artist within.
Martin’s refreshed Standard Series for 2025 enhances tone, comfort, and style. Sitka spruce GE top bracing, as featured on the Modern Deluxe Series, delivers vintage-inspired tone and sustain, while updates like a reimagined neck profile, thinner fingerboard, and refined bridge and heel improve playability and aesthetics. Each guitar includes a hardshell case.
Model Name |
D-18 Ambertone |
Back & Sides Finish |
Gloss |
Back & Sides Color |
Dark Mahogany |
Back Material |
Mahogany |
Back purfling |
Style 18 |
Binding |
Black |
Body Size |
D-14 Fret |
Bracing Material |
Spruce |
Bracing Shape |
GE-Scalloped |
Bracing Size |
5/16" |
Bracing Pattern |
Forward Shifted X Brace |
Bridge Material |
Ebony |
Bridge Pin Dots |
None |
Bridge Pin Material |
Ebony |
Bridge String Spacing |
2 5/32" |
Bridge Style |
GE Modern Belly- Drop in Saddle |
Case Type |
Hardshell |
Construction |
Dovetail Neck Joint |
Electronics: |
None |
Fingerboard Binding |
None |
Fingerboard Inlay Material |
Abalone |
Fingerboard Inlay Style |
Old Style 18 |
Fingerboard Material |
Ebony |
Fingerboard width at 12th Fret |
2 1/8'' |
Fingerboard width at nut |
1 3/4'' |
Neck Finish |
Satin |
Top Finish |
Gloss |
Headplate Binding Material |
None |
Headplate Logo Style |
Script Old Style Overlay |
Headplate Material |
East Indian Rosewood |
Headstock Shape |
Solid with Square Taper |
Heelcap Material |
Black |
Tuning Buttons |
Butter Bean |
Neck Color |
Dark Mahogany |
Neck Joins at Body |
14th Fret |
Neck Material |
Select Hardwood |
Neck Shape |
GE Modified Low Oval |
Neck Taper |
High Performance Taper |
Number of Frets |
20 |
Nut Material |
Bone |
Pickguard |
Faux Tortoise |
Pickguard Inlay |
None |
Plek'd |
Yes |
Recommended Strings |
Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Medium MA550T |
Rosette Style |
Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe |
Saddle Material |
Compensated Bone |
Saddle Radius |
16" |
Scale Length |
25.4" |
Side Detail |
None |
Side Dots |
White |
Side Inlay Material |
None |
Side Material |
Mahogany |
Top Color |
1933 Ambertone |
Top Detail |
None |
Top Inlay Material |
Multi-Stripe |
Top Material |
Spruce |
Tuning Machines |
Nickel Open Gear |