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2023 Martin Custom Shop D18 with Quilted Mahogany, VTS Premium Sitka Spruce top and European Flamed Maple binding!! This is the BEST D18 I have ever played and the lightest guitar I have ever owned with a resonance to match! I am just not a D18 fan (don’t judge me, we are all different). All Custom Shop specs included in pictures.I can’t find any marks on the top, back, sides or binding. This guitar is in great condition. There is one spot on the original Martin case which I have included in my pictures.I purchased this guitar earlier this year and planned to keep forever. I purchased a Hiscox case to store it and preserve the original case. But I just do not love the D18 sound and will be looking for an HD-28. Sale includes the original Martin 5ply 545E Cabernet hard case in the pictures, DOES NOT INCLUDE the Hiscox case.I just built this on Martin’s Custom Shop. They don’t list the Quilted Mahogany for the back, sides and Headstock to match this build. Without that spec, this guitar would list for $4,315. But the Quilted Mahogany is a significant upgrade!!

The Martin D-18 is a true icon in the world of acoustic guitars. First introduced in 1931, the D-18 has established itself as a mainstay in genres like folk, country, and bluegrass. With its solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, it delivers a balanced tone characterized by warm bass and clear treble. Musicians love its playability and rugged construction, making it reliable for both studio sessions and live performances.