Martin Custom Shop Style-18 D-14 Fret Black Walnut w/ Flame Maple Binding inc Case
MAN-CSCMDBLKW
$6999
$6699
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The Custom Shop D-18 Black Walnut Edition presents an elegant reinterpretation of Martin's iconic D-18 model, blending tradition with refined craftsmanship. Constructed with domestically sourced Black Walnut for the back and sides, it delivers a unique tonal character – warm, resonant, and balanced with a focused midrange presence. The European Flamed Maple binding and natural fibre inlays add a touch of understated luxury, elevating both its look and feel.
The solid spruce top, paired with scalloped spruce bracing, ensures rich projection and dynamic response across a wide frequency range. With a 25.4" scale length, genuine mahogany neck, and Mod Low Oval profile with High Performance taper, the D-18 Black Walnut offers exceptional comfort and playability. Completed with Grover nickel vintage tuners, an ebony fingerboard and bridge, and a full-gloss finish, this Custom Shop creation embodies both visual sophistication and sonic excellence.
Features
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back and Sides: Black Walnut (US domestically sourced)
- Bracing: Scalloped Spruce, Standard pattern
- Neck: Genuine Mahogany, Mod Low Oval with High Performance taper
- Fingerboard: Black Ebony with Old Style 18 inlays
- Bridge: Black Ebony, Modern Belly – Drop-in Saddle
- Binding: European Flamed Maple
- Rosette: Old Style 18, Black Maple Fibre
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
- Tuning Machines: Grover Nickel with Vintage Buttons
- Finish: Full Gloss with Clear Top Colour
- Case: 3-Ply Hardshell with Domed Top
- Recommended Strings: MA5450T