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MartinCustom Shop 18 Style Sitka Spruce VTS-Mahogany Dreadought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

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Martin Custom Shop 18 Style Sitka Spruce VTS-Mahogany Dreadought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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The Korena take

Built around a Sitka spruce VTS top, mahogany body, and forward-shifted X-bracing, this right-handed dreadnought is voiced for focused bass, punchy mids, and clear projection. The L.R. Baggs Anthem system brings its acoustic sound into an amplified setup, with onboard adjustment for the live signal. A satin modified low oval neck, ebony fingerboard, and 1.75-inch nut give the fretting hand room for detailed chord work. A hardshell case accompanies the guitar for transport and storage.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Live sets that need an acoustic-electric dreadnought with onboard sound adjustment.
  • Fingerstyle passages and forceful strumming where the guitar’s detailed response is useful.
  • Studio or solo work calling for mahogany-backed dreadnought clarity and projection.

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 Sitka Spruce VTS-Mahogany Dreadought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural construction detail

Detail 01

L.R. Baggs Anthem configuration

Provides the guitar’s onboard amplified signal and adjustment control.

Detail 02

Forward-shifted X-bracing

Supports increased top vibration, projection, and detail.

Detail 03

25.4-inch scale length

The string length is 25.4 inches.

Detail 04

20 frets; 14 frets to body

The neck joins the body at the 14th fret, with 20 frets total.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Right-handed orientation.
  2. 02The guitar has onboard L.R. Baggs Anthem electronics.
  3. 03A 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.

01Is this an acoustic-electric guitar?

Yes. It uses an onboard L.R. Baggs Anthem pickup system.

02What woods are used for the body?

It has a Sitka spruce VTS top with mahogany back and sides.

03What is the nut width?

The bone nut measures 1.75 inches.

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 with paua
Top Finish
Gloss
Body Material
Mahogany
Top Material
Sitka spruce VTS
Body Finish
Gloss
Top Bracing Pattern
X brace forward shifted
Inlays
Diamonds and squares long
Side Materials
Mahogany
Neck Wood
Select hardwood
Top Braces
Spruce
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Neck Joint
Dovetail
Pickguard
Faux tortoise
Back Material
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
3 detailsOther
Saddle
Bone
Configuration
LR Baggs Anthem
Product Type
Acoustic guitar

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