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Martin Guitars D-18 Spruce/Mahogany Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar with Case - Ambertone
Your Price: $4,139.00 CDN
or from $191 CDN/mo
Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
3 models to choose from:
Understated looks, timeless tone. The warm tone of mahogany and authentic Spruce couple with resonant scalloped bracing under the hood for a sound that's honest, authoritative, and clear. Vintage details like open-geared tuners and classic 18-style appointments pair with a modern, low profile neck for an old-soul sound in a brand-new body.
Specs:
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top: Solid Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Back & Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
Top Finish: Gloss, w/Aging Toner
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Profile w/ High-Performance Taper
Nut Material: Bone
Headstock: Solid/Square Taper
Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Clear: 14
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-3/4"
Finish Back & Sides: Gloss
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2-5/32"
Saddle: 16" Radius/Compensated Bone
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs
Bridge & End Pins: Black
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Case: Ply Hardshell
Specs:
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top: Solid Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Back & Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
Top Finish: Gloss, w/Aging Toner
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Profile w/ High-Performance Taper
Nut Material: Bone
Headstock: Solid/Square Taper
Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Clear: 14
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-3/4"
Finish Back & Sides: Gloss
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2-5/32"
Saddle: 16" Radius/Compensated Bone
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs
Bridge & End Pins: Black
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Case: Ply Hardshell
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Amazing 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Renfrew, Ontario
I bought this in Renfrew from Richard and Will. They were fantastic with their insights an setting it up. A beautiful guitar with a beautiful sound.
Posted by Ross on Oct 10, 2024
Martin D18 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store New Minas, Nova Scotia
Very pleased with my D18. Was actually shopping for a J45 but couldn’t find one that suited me. Then I tried this D18 and the sound was amazing. I’ve had it for almost a year now, just had the relief and saddle adjusted…perfect!
Great service here, thanks Mark and Corey.
Posted by Mark on Oct 5, 2024
Is my number one for make acoustics! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
As one guy who owns many Gibsos and Fenderes, there’s one guitar I turns to make acoustic recordings in the studio: it’s the Martin D18! This is the king of make much music as like my ES-3339 is for electrics - but make soften and glitter. Trusts me: take away the wild and crazy guy, you had left the beautiful resonances of the D-18!
Posted by Yeorg Fenstrunk on Jun 30, 2024
Martin D 18 Great Guitar ! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Oshawa, Ontario
Just bought one of these D 18's after returning a few D and HD 28's. Reason? The neck on the D 28's made my hands sore around ball of Index fingers - too much guitar. The D 18 plays like a charm and no soreness now - so happy to find a guitar like this - no wonder Kurt Cobain used a D 18 for Nirvana Unplugged...
Posted by Paul on Jan 19, 2024
Beautiful guitar but returned 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Langford, British Columbia
Playing with a pick, the sound of this guitar is 10/10. However when it comes to finger picking, it really lacks in treble compared to a d28. So just be aware of this.
Posted by Cody White on Jul 9, 2023
D-18 binding falling off 9 of 16 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Nanaimo, British Columbia
The binding is falling off this Martin D-18 after being perfectly humidified and babied, and purchased new from L&M.
For some reason L&M won’t let me post a negative review.
Posted by Will on Jan 30, 2023
my dream guitar 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Wall St), Manitoba
I am totally in love with my D-18 - the look, the feel, the playability and mostly the extremely very pleasing tonality perfectly suited for the fingerstyle music I do. The tonal balance is exactly right for me
Posted by drew kingson on Oct 15, 2021
Excellent 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Kanata, Ontario
I just bought the D18 at the Kanata LM last weekend, and wow is it both beautiful to look at and beautiful sounding. I absolutely love it. Thank you Julia for all of your instore help!
Posted by Ross on Jul 7, 2021
Sold on Martin !!! 5 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
I have been a Gibson enthusiast for years, and after checking out numerous Martin's .. fell in love with the sound, and playability of this D-18 STD .... Have owned it just over a year know, and do not miss my Gibson's at all !!! Extremely impressed !!!!
Posted by Rick Pelletier on Feb 11, 2021
Superb tone... 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
Posted by Adrian on Oct 8, 2020
Absolutely awesome guitar 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec
Bought my D18V new in 2004, and it’s never let me down. It sounds so good and sweet. Love the string spacing and the soft V neck of this model. Will never part with it.
Posted by JFB on Dec 13, 2019
Absolutely Awesome Guitar 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Fredericton, New Brunswick
Awesome Guitar in every respect. I bought the new model ( 2012 +). It's incredible what Martin has done with this classic. I own a 1973 D18 for comparison. Despite what people say about guitars aging and opening up, the new D18 sounds fantastic right out of the case. Sounds better than the old one, that's a high compliment. Plays super easy as well.
I have tried dozens of high end guitars at music stores over the years. For me the D18 is the best. It's not blingy, or flashy, it's all tone and playability. I liken it to a "sleeper" car. Plain looks big engine. You often hear that the D18 is a bluegrass guitar, good for leads. All true, but its incredibly good at everything. It will never be the limiting factor.
It's a great value, Its hard to imagine a better guitar at any cost. The L&M layaway plan makes purchasing a lot easier as well. Great staff at the local store by the way.
Posted by Dave on Mar 25, 2019
New D-18 knocked my socks off and followed me home! 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Bedford, Nova Scotia
Can't imagine playing or buying a much better guitar than these new D-18's that Martin is pumping out! Big woody voice out of the forward scalloped braces, beautiful tonewoods, (mine has quilted mahogany back). Next time your near an L&M store try one out folks...sure glad i did!
Posted by John on Apr 28, 2018
Simple looking classic 11 of 11 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Burlington, Ontario
I had been looking at Gibson, J35 and J45 mainly, with every intention of getting one of the two When I was in the Burlington store I decided to look at a couple of Martin guitars out of curiosity. 5 minutes with the D-18 and it was game over. Not a knock on the Gibsons; they're beautiful in every respect. I think it was the neck and the feel of the guitar that sealed the deal. I don't have large hands and the D18 felt incredibly playable. Fantastic!
Posted by Timothy on Nov 21, 2014
My new D-18 sounds better than any D-28/35 I've ever played 7 of 10 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Victoria, British Columbia
Martin has really stepped up the D-18's game. I've been working in music stores for coming on 4 years now and the new D-18 I just bought is one of the best sounding guitars I've ever played. Sure you could spend a couple hundred or even a couple thousand more on an acoustic guitar, but I'd eat my hat if the 18 didn't stand up to higher end models. The forward shifted bracing makes ALL the difference. The only thing I don't like is the tuning machines, and that's only based on my own preferences, the butterbean knobs I find hard to adjust and I find closed gear machines last longer before gumming up
Posted by Mike on Jan 13, 2014
Incredible!! 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Incredible instrument! Fantastic attack, beautiful tone, and gorgeous to boot! Worth every penny!
Posted by Travis Hiebert on Jan 3, 2014
Martin D-18 Std 2012, Still The Best Sound & Craftsmanship 13 of 14 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store North Vancouver, British Columbia
Having owned a D-18 back in the 60's, I have never found another guitar brand that could come close to the D-18, up until now that the new modern 2012 with the ebony finger board, forward scalloped braces that brings "the sound" back that many of the old Martins had. I am glad to have this new D-18 with the benchmark of the old Martin sound and quality craftsmanship of CF Martin.
Posted by GreyHawk on Apr 7, 2013
Beautiful inside and out! 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store North York (Steeles), Ontario
The new Martin D-18 is gorgeous with it's ebony fret board and bridge and it's open back tuners. It screams vintage Martin. Playing this guitar is a real joy, it makes me sound like I actually know what I'm doing:) If you can get it, get it. It could be the only acoustic you will ever need.
Posted by anonymous on Mar 8, 2013
2012 D-18!!! 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store New Minas, Nova Scotia
Martin nailed it with the new D-18, you will not find a better sounding/playing D series instrument at this low price point! A Martin D-18 with fwd shifted scalloped bracing, ebony board & bridge, bone nut/saddle and a bevelled Delmar pickguard for 2 grand? This guitar sounds so good that I sometimes miss a chord change because I'm lost listening to the overtones. Thanks CF&Co!!!
Posted by Ted on Nov 16, 2012
Martin D18 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
.....Martin has managed to improve and refine what was an already a great guitar. This new D-18 is truly fantastic.
Posted by Subh on Nov 12, 2012
Major Upgrade! 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Oshawa, Ontario
Sounds deeper and more powerful than the previous D-18.Has many Vintage Pre-War Features which makes this new offering a much better value. I also like the new 400 series Case: attractive and user friendly! I'm very pleased!
Posted by Dan on Sep 13, 2012
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Store Location: Ontario, Cobourg, 7789 County Road 2, K9A 4J7
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Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| D-18 Spruce/Mahogany Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar with Case - Ambertone | 514627 |
