Martin Custom Shop D-18 Style Limited Edition
Martin Custom Shop D-18 Style Limited Edition
DESCRIPTION
The Custom Shop D-18 brings top-shelf tonewoods and handcrafted Martin quality within easy reach. Built with solid genuine mahogany and an Adirondack spruce top, it delivers clear, punchy tone with powerful projection—perfect for flatpicking, strumming, and everything in between. Hand-shaped Golden Era scalloped forward-shifted bracing and a traditional dovetail neck joint give it vintage-inspired resonance and dynamic response, while faux tortoise binding adds a unique twist on Style 18 tradition. It’s a special addition to our lineup that offers the full Custom Shop experience—no design session required. Whether you're stepping up to your dream guitar or adding something truly inspiring to your collection, the Custom Shop D-18 proves that high-end craftsmanship doesn’t have to be hard to find.
SPECS
Weight: 4.2 lbs
Case: Hardshell Case
Year: 2025
Model: Martin Custom Shop D-18 (2025)
Body Size: D-14 Fret Dreadnought
Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce
Top Finish: Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
Back Wood: Genuine Mahogany
Side Wood: Genuine Mahogany
Back & Side Finish: Gloss
Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Bracing Shape: GE-Scalloped, Hand-Shaped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Binding: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly, Drop-In Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Saddle Material: Bone
Scale Length: 25.4"
Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Joint: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Frets: 20
Inlays: Old Style 18
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headstock Logo: Authentic Style Script Overlay
Tuners: Nickel Open-Gear with Butterbean Buttons
Nut Material: Bone
Electronics: None
Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0
Country of Origin: Made in USA (Custom Shop)
SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM
All of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur.
INDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED
After 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.
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Martin Custom Shop D-18 Style Limited Edition
Martin Custom Shop D-18 Style Limited Edition
DESCRIPTION
The Custom Shop D-18 brings top-shelf tonewoods and handcrafted Martin quality within easy reach. Built with solid genuine mahogany and an Adirondack spruce top, it delivers clear, punchy tone with powerful projection—perfect for flatpicking, strumming, and everything in between. Hand-shaped Golden Era scalloped forward-shifted bracing and a traditional dovetail neck joint give it vintage-inspired resonance and dynamic response, while faux tortoise binding adds a unique twist on Style 18 tradition. It’s a special addition to our lineup that offers the full Custom Shop experience—no design session required. Whether you're stepping up to your dream guitar or adding something truly inspiring to your collection, the Custom Shop D-18 proves that high-end craftsmanship doesn’t have to be hard to find.
SPECS
Weight: 4.2 lbs
Case: Hardshell Case
Year: 2025
Model: Martin Custom Shop D-18 (2025)
Body Size: D-14 Fret Dreadnought
Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce
Top Finish: Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
Back Wood: Genuine Mahogany
Side Wood: Genuine Mahogany
Back & Side Finish: Gloss
Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Bracing Shape: GE-Scalloped, Hand-Shaped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Binding: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly, Drop-In Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Saddle Material: Bone
Scale Length: 25.4"
Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Joint: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Frets: 20
Inlays: Old Style 18
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headstock Logo: Authentic Style Script Overlay
Tuners: Nickel Open-Gear with Butterbean Buttons
Nut Material: Bone
Electronics: None
Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0
Country of Origin: Made in USA (Custom Shop)
SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM
All of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur.
INDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED
After 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.
HEAR A LIVE DEMO
Experience our innovative Video Appointment service! Connect with our Gear Experts to hear this instrument played live over Zoom and receive one-on-one guidance. Contact us to schedule your appointment!
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Martin Custom Shop D-18 Style Limited Edition
DESCRIPTION
The Custom Shop D-18 brings top-shelf tonewoods and handcrafted Martin quality within easy reach. Built with solid genuine mahogany and an Adirondack spruce top, it delivers clear, punchy tone with powerful projection—perfect for flatpicking, strumming, and everything in between. Hand-shaped Golden Era scalloped forward-shifted bracing and a traditional dovetail neck joint give it vintage-inspired resonance and dynamic response, while faux tortoise binding adds a unique twist on Style 18 tradition. It’s a special addition to our lineup that offers the full Custom Shop experience—no design session required. Whether you're stepping up to your dream guitar or adding something truly inspiring to your collection, the Custom Shop D-18 proves that high-end craftsmanship doesn’t have to be hard to find.
SPECS
Weight: 4.2 lbs
Case: Hardshell Case
Year: 2025
Model: Martin Custom Shop D-18 (2025)
Body Size: D-14 Fret Dreadnought
Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce
Top Finish: Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
Back Wood: Genuine Mahogany
Side Wood: Genuine Mahogany
Back & Side Finish: Gloss
Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Bracing Shape: GE-Scalloped, Hand-Shaped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Binding: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly, Drop-In Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Saddle Material: Bone
Scale Length: 25.4"
Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Joint: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Frets: 20
Inlays: Old Style 18
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headstock Logo: Authentic Style Script Overlay
Tuners: Nickel Open-Gear with Butterbean Buttons
Nut Material: Bone
Electronics: None
Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0
Country of Origin: Made in USA (Custom Shop)
SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM
All of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur.
INDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED
After 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.
HEAR A LIVE DEMO
Experience our innovative Video Appointment service! Connect with our Gear Experts to hear this instrument played live over Zoom and receive one-on-one guidance. Contact us to schedule your appointment!
