{"product_id":"martin-custom-shop-d-18-style-1-11-16-59936-empire-music-spec","title":"Martin Custom Shop D-18 Style - 1 11\/16\" #59936 (Empire Music Spec)","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMartin Custom Shop D-18 Style, Black Ebony Fingerboard, Natural (Aging Toner)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e~Guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA D-18 for players who prefer a 1 11\/16\" nut width and want a more responsive voice. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 11\/16\" nut width for a comfortable, fast-playing feel  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin Authentic-thickness top for enhanced responsiveness  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-scalloped Golden Era bracing for increased openness and dynamic range  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium 5-ply Geib-style hardshell case  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on the foundation of the Martin D-18 Standard, this Martin Custom Shop D-18 Style combines the punch, clarity, and versatility of one of Martin's most revered mahogany dreadnoughts with a collection of thoughtful upgrades selected by the team at Empire Music. As one of only a small number of Martin Custom Expert Dealers, we've spent years designing custom guitars that enhance the playing experience without losing sight of what makes a great Martin special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar was designed for players who love the sound of a D-18 but prefer the feel of a traditional 1 11\/16\" nut width. It delivers a comfortable and familiar playing experience while preserving the balance, projection, and responsiveness that have made the D-18 a benchmark for generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the neck, we've enhanced the guitar's responsiveness with a thin Authentic-thickness top and hand-scalloped Golden Era bracing—features that players have consistently gravitated toward in our Custom Shop designs. Together, these upgrades help the instrument respond more quickly to a lighter touch while producing greater openness, dynamic range, and harmonic complexity. The guitar retains the strong fundamentals, dry character, and articulate voice of a traditional D-18 while offering a livelier, more responsive, and more expressive playing experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompleting the build is a premium 5-ply Geib-style hardshell case, providing superior protection and a classic vintage-inspired presentation worthy of a Custom Shop instrument. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSerial #: 3059936\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eTop Material: Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides Material: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFingerboard Material: Black Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBinding Material: Antique White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBracing: Golden Era w\/Hand Shaping, Spruce, Scalloped, 5\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBridge Pins: Bone w\/ Faux Tortoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBridge Material: Black Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBridge Style: Golden Era Modern Belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAdhesive: Modern Adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eElectronics: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFingerboard Inlay: Old Style 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eNut Width: 1 11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFinish Package: Gloss Body w\/ Satin Neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eHeadplate Decal: Old Style Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eNeck Profile: Golden Era Modified Low Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eNeck Taper: Standard Taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eRosette Style: Old Style 18 Boltaron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eScale Length: 25.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eTop Color: Aging Toner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are proud to include a full professional setup to factory spec before delivering your new Martin Guitar. Our world-class techs will dial in your guitar to make sure the playability is maximized on your new Martin!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmpire Music is one of Martin's Worldwide Custom Shop Expert Dealers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin Custom Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45619814563887,"sku":"3059936","price":3799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1161\/5791\/files\/05MartinCSDD14FMahogC26-000647_30599363lbs15ozfront-copyclose.jpg?v=1784140710","url":"https:\/\/empiremusic.com\/products\/martin-custom-shop-d-18-style-1-11-16-59936-empire-music-spec","provider":"Empire Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}