Martin D-18 Ambertone w/case

Martin D-18 Ambertone Overview The Martin D-18 Ambertone delivers the familiar dreadnought voice with a focused, punchy character that has made this model a staple for decades. Its D-14 fret body produces strong low-end response and headroom, while the combination of a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides keeps the tone clear, direct, and balanced. It’s a straightforward, responsive guitar that works equally well for flatpicking, strumming, or vocal accompaniment. With the 2025 Standard Series updates, the D-18 benefits from forward-shifted GE-scalloped bracing, improving resonance and dynamic range without losing its core character. The GE Modified Low Oval neck with high-performance taper and 25.4" scale length provides a comfortable, consistent feel across the fretboard. Finished in a 1933 Ambertone top, it adds a slightly more distinctive visual touch to an otherwise traditional platform. Highlights D-14 fret dreadnought body for strong projection and low end Solid mahogany back and sides with spruce top 1933 Ambertone gloss finish Forward-shifted GE-scalloped bracing for enhanced response GE Modified Low Oval neck with high-performance taper Specifications Body Body Size: D-14 Fret Top Material: Spruce Top Finish: Gloss Top Color: 1933 Ambertone Back & Sides Material: Mahogany Back & Sides Finish: Gloss Back & Sides Color: Dark Mahogany Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped Brace Material: Spruce Brace Size: 5/16" Binding: Black Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18 Neck Neck Material: Select Hardwood Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper Scale Length: 25.4" Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard Inlay: Old Style 18 (Abalone) Nut Width: 1 3/4" Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8" Number of Frets: 20 Hardware Bridge Material: Ebony Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle Saddle: Compensated Bone Nut: Bone Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs Bridge Pins: Ebony Electronics Electronics: None Miscellaneous Case: Hardshell Country of Origin: USA Other: 2025 Standard Series updates with GE bracing Other: Pleked from factory Other: Left-handed availability Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars? Tone Shop Guitars is the premier Martin dealer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area — and beyond. Our staff are players and enthusiasts who know these instruments inside and out, and we hand-inspect every guitar before it leaves our doors. When you buy a Martin from us, you're not just getting a great guitar — you're getting the expertise, the care, and the follow-through that a purchase like this deserves. Stop by any of our three DFW locations or shop online with confidence. We're here to help you find the right one.