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Fishman Aura VT Enhance pickup system
Offers Aura imaging plus adjustable EQ, reverb, and anti-feedback controls.
Product detailSKU #1500000313432
MartinD-18E Modern Deluxe Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Martin’s D-18E Modern Deluxe is a handcrafted dreadnought acoustic-electric that combines traditional construction with Fishman Aura VT Enhance amplification. A solid Sitka spruce VTS top, dovetail neck joint, and natural protein glue form its core build, while the pickup system adds adjustable EQ, reverb, anti-feedback controls, and Aura imaging based on a vintage Martin dreadnought. A titanium truss rod, Liquidmetal bridge pins, and carbon-fiber bridgeplate are described as increasing volume and sustain without excess weight. Gold hardware and a hand-rubbed lacquer finish round out the natural-finish instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage performances needing adjustable EQ, reverb, anti-feedback controls, and acoustic-electric amplification.
- Studio recording where Aura imaging and the guitar’s described nuanced acoustic response are useful.
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.
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Titanium truss rod
A contemporary component identified as ultralight and durable.
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Liquidmetal bridge pins and carbon-fiber bridgeplate
These parts are described as increasing volume and sustain without excess weight.
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Asymmetrical neck profile
Designed for comfort along the fingerboard.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The guitar is strung with Martin Lifespan 2.0 strings.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What controls does the D-18E Modern Deluxe provide?
Its Fishman Aura VT Enhance system has adjustable EQ, reverb, and anti-feedback controls.
02Is it built in the United States?
Yes. It is handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
03Does it use Aura imaging?
Yes. The pickup system uses Aura imaging to capture the signature tone of a vintage Martin dreadnought.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
