{"product_id":"martin-d-18-modern-deluxe-natural-70342","title":"Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe - Natural #70342","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartin D-18 Modern Deluxe, Ebony Fingerboard, Natural\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e~Guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive~\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D-18 Modern Deluxe reimagines a Martin icon with cutting-edge craftsmanship. A spruce VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) top and Golden Era–style Adirondack spruce X-bracing recreate the power and balance of a nearly century-old Martin. Natural protein glue and a lightweight carbon-fiber bridge plate add resonance and sustain, while exclusive Liquidmetal® bridge pins enhance projection by up to 3 decibels. EVO gold frets and a slightly asymmetrical neck ensure smooth, precise play, and East Indian rosewood binding around the body, Waverly gold open-gear tuners, and a 1933-style pearl logo lend understated elegance. The iconic Dreadnought body shape offers bold lows, articulate highs, and exceptional headroom—a faithful tribute to the past with a distinctly modern edge and refined sonic authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial #: 3070342\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Size: D-14 Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Dovetail Neck Joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrace Shape: GE-Scalloped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrace Size: 5\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Material: European Red Spruce w\/ VTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack Material: Genuine Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide Material: Genuine Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Finish: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Finish: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Dark Mahogany (Back\/Sides), Clear (Top)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: East Indian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack Purfling\/Strip: Style 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeelcap: East Indian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndpiece: East Indian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: Select Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Shape: Vintage Deluxe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Taper: High-Performance Taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Joint: 14th Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 25.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3\/4''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1\/8''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Count: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition Inlays: Old Style 18 (Abalone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide Dots: Abalone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadplate Material: East Indian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadplate Logo Style: 1933 CFM Script Inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Finish: Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Ebony (Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddle Material: Compensated Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddle Radius: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Spacing: 2 5\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pins: Liquidmetal® with Red Acrylic Dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Machines: Waverly® Gold Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Tortoise Pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Ply Hardshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleked: True\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\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\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmpire Music is one of Martin's Worldwide Custom Shop Expert Dealers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45522337562671,"sku":"3070342","price":3899.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1161\/5791\/files\/20MartinGuitarD18ModernDeluxe_30703423lbs12ozFront-copyclose.jpg?v=1782405048","url":"https:\/\/empiremusic.com\/products\/martin-d-18-modern-deluxe-natural-70342","provider":"Empire Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}