Electro-acoustic guitar Martin DC-18E

Martin DC-18E

The warm tones of the genuine mahogany back and sides combined with a Sitka spruce top make this Dreadnought, acoustic-electric cutaway model truly sing. A solid black ebony fingerboard and bridge, tortoise color binding and matching pickguard adorn this model.

Martin introduces the new, Fishman® Aura® VT Enhance™ electronics on this model. Aura® VT Enhance™ electronics uses the most advanced technology with discreet, soundhole-mounted controls for volume and tone preserving the pure and unique acoustic tone of each model. This is a classic Martin with contemporary playability, a modern take on the classic D-18 that was the instrument of choice for Hank Williams.

The Martin D-18, on which the DC-18E is based, has been considered the best choice for professional musicians for decades. Clarence White, Elvis Presley and many others chose the D-18 as their instrument.

Standard series is a history you can play

These classics are handmade in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, from solid wood, using time-honored construction such as dovetail neck joints and X-bracing. If you want to play an American classic with a long, distinguished pedigree, a guitar your musical heroes likely used to create your favorite songs, an instrument whose impact on music is far too big to be calculated, a Standard Series is for you.

Iconic

From eric clapton’s 000-28 to johnny cash’s d-35 these models are as legendary as the artists who played them.

Legendary tone

Martin knows great tone. It is embedded in every instrument we make. And it has its roots in the standard series.

Playability

With a high-performance neck, standard series models are made for enhanced playability and comfort.

Optional electronics

Choose either fishman or lr baggs electronics to bring out your guitar’s true tone when plugged in.

Heirloom quality

Martin guitars are built to last and just like the family business they will be passed down from generation to generation.

Handcrafted

Since 1833 we have been hand-crafting guitars and that tradition continues today. Every standard series guitar passes through the hands of master luthiers with centuries of collective experience.

Features

• all solid wood
• traditional dovetail neck joint
• optional electronics
• scalloped bracing
• antique white binding
• open gear tuners
• aging toner for vintage finish

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