Martin D-18 standard (Pre-owned) 1997

C.F. Martin & Co. D-18 Standard (1997) – Mahogany Dreadnought – Good Condition

This Martin D-18 Standard 1997 — also searched as D18 1997, Martin D 18, used Martin D-18, or second-hand Martin acoustic guitar — is a classic mahogany dreadnought known for its strong projection, clear note separation, and dry, woody tone.

Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid genuine mahogany back and sides, this D-18 offers a focused sound with tight bass, clear trebles, and strong, punchy mids. Compared with a rosewood dreadnought, the D-18 has a more direct and fundamental voice that works especially well for flatpicking, strumming, recording, and vocal accompaniment.

This pre-Reimagined D-18 features traditional non-scalloped X-bracing, a full 25.4” scale length, and a comfortable 1 11/16” nut width. Classic Style 18 appointments include black body binding, a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, and understated dot fingerboard inlays.

This Martin D-18 (1997) is in good condition, showing normal cosmetic signs of age and honest use. The guitar has had almost three decades for its solid woods to mature, giving it the open and seasoned character many players look for in an older Martin.

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Specifications – Martin D-18 Standard (1997)

• Model: Martin D-18 Standard
• Year: 1997
• Series: Standard Series
• Body Size: Dreadnought, 14-Fret
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back and Sides: Solid Genuine Mahogany
• Bracing: Non-Scalloped X-Bracing
• Scale Length: 25.4” (645 mm)
• Nut Width: 1 11/16” (42.9 mm)
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlays: Style 18 Dot Inlays
• Binding: Black
• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose
• Electronics: None
• Condition: Good
• Notes: Normal cosmetic signs of age and use