Detail 01
Forward-shifted GE-scalloped X bracing
The bracing is described as increasing soundboard flexibility, resonance, and overtone development.
Product detailSKU #1500000451783
MartinD-18 Standard Satin Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar 1935 Sunburst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Finished in 1935 Sunburst satin, the D-18 Standard Satin is a right-handed dreadnought built around a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and forward-shifted GE-scalloped X bracing. Its described response combines powerful lows with articulate mids and shimmering highs. The GE Modified Low Oval neck meets an ebony fingerboard, and its 25.4-inch scale, 1.75-inch nut width, and 20 frets establish the stated feel and layout for fingerstyle passages or firm rhythm accompaniment.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Working through fingerstyle passages with the ebony fingerboard and modified low oval neck profile.
- Acoustic rhythm parts calling for the described dreadnought projection and low-end response.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players, because this guitar is specified as right handed.
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.
Detail 02
Solid Sitka spruce top; mahogany back and sides
These woods are associated here with a rich, balanced sound.
Detail 03
1935 Sunburst satin finish
This version carries the specified sunburst color with satin top and body finishes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed, six-string D-14-fret dreadnought.
- 02A hardshell case is listed with the guitar.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What distinguishes this version visually?
It is the 1935 Sunburst version, specified with a satin finish.
02How many frets does it have?
It has 20 frets.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Bridge
- Ebony
10 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets Total
- 20
- Saddle Radius
- 16 inch
- Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret
- 2 1/8 inch
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Bridge String Spacing
- 2 5/32 inch
- Fingerboard Width At Nut
- 1 3/4 inch
- Scale Length
- 25.4
- Neck Shape
- GE Modified Low Oval
24 detailsBody & build
- Brace Material
- Spruce
- Color
- Brown
- Binding
- Black
- Bridge Pin Material
- Ebony
- Finish Top
- Satin
- Top
- Spruce
- Body Finish
- Satin
- Top Color
- 1935 Sunburst
- Neck Wood
- Select Hardwood
- Fingerboard Inlay Style
- Old Style 18
- Finish Neck
- Satin
- Neck Color
- Dark Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Pickguard
- Faux Tortoise
- Back and Sides
- Mahogany
- Body Style
- D-14 Fret
- Color Finish
- Sunburst
- Bridge Style
- GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
- Fingerboard Inlay Material
- Abalone
- Body Shape
- D-14 Fret
- Tuning Machines
- Nickel Open Gear
- Side Dots
- White
- Neck Taper
- High Performance Taper
- Back and Side Finish
- Satin
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Hardshell
7 detailsOther
- Rosette
- Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
- Saddle
- Compensated Bone
- Configuration
- None
- Plek D
- Yes
- Bracing Pattern
- Forward Shifted X Brace
- Brace Shape
- GE-Scalloped
- Brace Size
- 5/16 inch
