Detail 01
Super D-14 fret body
The enlarged body is the central part of its high-output, deep-bass acoustic design.
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MartinSuper D-18 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Aging Toner
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around Martin’s enlarged Super D-14 fret body, the Super D-18 is a right-handed six-string acoustic for players who need substantial projection and low-end presence. Its spruce top, genuine mahogany back and sides, and forward-shifted GE scalloped X-bracing are voiced for a broad dynamic response, from a lighter touch to a harder attack. The GE Modified Low Oval neck, high-performance taper, ebony fingerboard, and 20-fret layout provide the playing platform, while the molded hardshell case supports transport and storage.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Flatpicking, strumming, and vocal accompaniment where a strong acoustic output is needed.
- Players who drive an acoustic hard and need headroom across changing dynamics.
- Taking a larger-bodied acoustic between rehearsals, performances, and storage in its molded hardshell case.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players; this model is configured for right-handed use.
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
GE-scalloped forward-shifted spruce X-brace
The bracing lets the spruce top move freely for resonance, sustain, and dynamic response.
Detail 03
25.4-inch scale and 1.75-inch nut width
These are the listed neck dimensions for checking against your preferred feel and spacing.
Detail 04
Nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs
Classic-style tuning hardware matched to the guitar’s Style 18 presentation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The Super D body is Martin’s largest acoustic body size in this model range, so account for its larger physical footprint.
- 02It is a right-handed guitar.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the Super D-18 include a case?
Yes. It comes with a molded hardshell case.
02What woods are used for the body?
It has a spruce top with genuine mahogany back and sides.
03How 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.
8 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Neck Profile
- GE Modified Low Oval
- Nut Width
- 1.75
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 25.4
- Neck Shape
- GE Modified Low Oval
22 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Saddle Material
- Bone
- Bridge Pins
- Ebony
- Fingerboard Wood
- Ebony
- Binding
- Black
- Top Material
- Spruce
- Bridge Wood
- Ebony
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Inlays
- Old Style 18 abalone
- Finish
- Gloss
- Hardware Finish
- Nickel
- Neck Wood
- Select hardwood
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Back and Sides Wood
- Genuine mahogany
- Neck Joint
- Dovetail
- Body Style
- Super D-14 fret
- Bridge Style
- GE modern belly, drop-in saddle
- Fingerboard Radius
- 16 inch
- Tuning Machines
- Nickel open gear with butterbean knobs
- Body Shape
- Super D-14 fret
- Neck Taper
- High-performance taper
- Neck Finish
- Satin
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Molded hardshell
3 detailsOther
- Bracing
- GE-scalloped forward-shifted spruce X-brace
- Model
- Super D-18
- Product Type
- Acoustic guitar
