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MartinCustom Shop 18 Style Adirondack Spruce-Flamed Mahogany Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Aged Toner

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Designed as a dreadnought, this Custom Shop 18 Style model combines an Adirondack spruce top with premium flamed mahogany back and sides. The forward-shifted X-brace uses Adirondack spruce and is described as providing a loud, articulate response with tight bass, bright highs, and broad dynamics. Its select-hardwood modified low oval neck has a satin finish, while an ebony fingerboard, bone nut and saddle, Grover nickel tuners, and a hardshell case support the complete working setup.

Martin Custom Shop 18 Style Adirondack Spruce-Flamed Mahogany Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Aged Toner product detail
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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Band practice or solo performance where the dreadnought's loud, clear projection is useful.
  • Heavy strumming and subtle fingerpicking across the source-described wide dynamic range.
  • Recording parts that need an articulate acoustic response with defined bass and highs.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Martin Custom Shop 18 Style Adirondack Spruce-Flamed Mahogany Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Aged Toner construction detail

Detail 01

Dreadnought body; 25.4-inch scale

A full-scale dreadnought configuration with 20 frets and 14 frets to the body.

Detail 02

Forward-shifted Adirondack spruce X-brace

The source links this construction to greater top vibration and headroom.

Detail 03

1.75-inch nut width

This is the listed measurement at the nut.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Right-handed model.
  2. 02A hardshell case is included.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What are the top and body woods?

It uses an Adirondack spruce top with premium flamed mahogany back and sides.

02What tuners are installed?

Grover nickel tuning machines.

03Does it have a gloss finish?

Yes. Both the top and body have gloss finishes.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

10 detailsPlayability
Nut Material
Bone
Strings
Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0
Orientation
Right handed
Nut Width
1.75
Number of Frets to Body
14
Number of Frets
20
Number of Strings
Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0
Bridge String Spacing
2.15625 inch
Scale Length
25.4
Neck Shape
Modified low oval
21 detailsBody & build
Bridge Type
Modern belly
Color
Natural
Bridge and End Pin
Black
Top Finish
Gloss
Body Material
Premium flamed mahogany
Top Material
Adirondack spruce
Body Finish
Gloss
Top Bracing Pattern
X brace forward shifted
Inlays
Old Style 18
Side Materials
Premium flamed mahogany
Neck Wood
Select hardwood
Top Braces
Adirondack spruce
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Neck Joint
Dovetail neck joint
Pickguard
Faux tortoise
Back Material
Premium flamed mahogany
Body Style
Dreadnought
Color Finish
Brown
Body Shape
Dreadnought
Tuning Machines
Grover nickel
Neck Finish
Satin
1 detailsIn the box
Case or Gig Bag
Hardshell
2 detailsOther
Saddle
Bone
Product Type
Acoustic guitar

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