Martin Guitars Custom Shop D-18
Tonal Evaluation
Imagine a cross between Luciano Pavarotti and a wooden cannon, and you'll get a rough idea of how this glorious Custom Shop D-18 sounds. Its mighty resonance comes thanks to its all-hide-glue construction, and its incredible headroom and vintage-style woodiness come courtesy of its VTS-aged Adirondack spruce top. Muscular, focused midrange sits atop the foundation created by the warm, clear, pillowy lows. So, this guitar cuts through a mix while sounding meaty--nice! The highs are also quite inviting: crisp and sweet like a Golden Delicious apple, and open and clear like the Colorado sky.What makes this serial so spectacular is its incredible clarity. I have lots of "tester riffs" that I used to find each guitar's limits when it comes to reproducing complex chords. Usually, when you play a Cmaj7/E with a half-step dissonance in the middle of the chord, the guitar becomes muddy and things sound like a mess. On this serial, each note came through, pure and beautiful. Its clear, finely-sculpted EQ means it will record beautifully, and its midrange punching power makes it a great candidate for lead acoustic parts. Its clarity and muscle also make it great for strumming chords in a band or for solo accompaniment. Anyone seeking a monster Martin with a clear, sonorous voice will love this delectable D-18!
Specifications:
Brand | Martin Guitars |
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Model | Custom Shop D-18 |
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Body Size | D-14 Fret |
Top Finish | Polished Gloss |
Adhesive | Hide Glue |
Top Wood | VTS Adirondack Spruce |
Back & Sides Material | Mahogany |
Bracing Style | 5/16" Scalloped Golden-Era Adirondack |
Neck Material | Mahogany |
Neck Shape | 1931-Style OM Profile Hand-Shaped by the Custom Shop |
Neck Finish | Satin |
Neck Dimensions | .870 1st - .980 9th |
Fingerboard | Ebony |
Fingerboard Inlay | Old Style 18 |
Scale Length | 25.34" |
Nut Width | 1 3/4" |
Nut Material | Bone |
Binding | Black Boltaron |
Rosette | Old Style 18 |
Tuners | Waverly Nickel #4060 With Nickel "Butterbean" Knobs |
Bridge Spacing | 2 5/16" |
Pickguard | Tortoise-Style |
Bridge | Ebony Belly |
Saddle | Drop-In Long Bone |
Additional Features | Stamp on back of headstock (Authentic Feature) |
Case | Black Hardshell Case |
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