Martin D-18 (1935 Sunburst) Overview
The Martin D-18 was launched nearly a century ago and set the standard for all modern acoustic guitars. The Standard Series models are known for resonant warmth of tone with tastefully restrained styling.For the most part, Martin is credited with inventing the styles and shapes of modern acoustic guitars. Guitar makers in general have moved to adopt Martins size designations as the standard for the industry.
The D-18 Dreadnought, a shape that Martin first built in 1916, provided a bigger, richer guitar sound at a time when there was no amplification for the accompaniment of singers in larger settings, including auditoriums.
The D-18 Dreadnought is the most copied guitar shape today. The Standard Series constitutes the historic core of the Martin line and represents the majority of sizes and styles that have evolved during this century. If you are looking for the quintessential dreadnought guitar, look no further than the Martin D-18.
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