{"product_id":"martin-custom-shop-d-18-mahogany-with-sitka-spruce-with-case-1","title":"Martin Custom Shop D-18 Mahogany with Sitka Spruce With Case","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMartin Custom Shop D-18 Mahogany with Sitka Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTruetone Music was invited to Nazareth, PA for a very special visit. We had the chance to spec out guitars to be custom built by Martin. We were also thrilled by the prospect of being able to hand select our own wood at the factory, aided by Custom Shop representatives and tonewood experts.  That began a relationship that has continued for multiple custom runs over a number of years.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe knew we wanted to represent an interesting variety as far as models and exotic woods, but we also wanted the guitars to sound as best they could, never sacrificing tone for bling.  This Martin Custom Shop version of a D-18 with Mahogany with Sitka Spruce is a true example of that theory coming together in the best possible way.   It's a simple move to make - essentially a classic D-18 made with the best materials and craftsmanship from the top luthiers at the Martin Custom Shop.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wood choice is what comes first.  We chose to pair the Mahogany back \u0026amp; sides with the best Sitka Spruce.  The warmth provided by Mahogany is a great choice for any dreadnought, especially for strumming.   The Custom Shop presented hand-selected, choice Sitka Spruce for us to choose for the top.  We wanted Sitka for it's classic sound and responsiveness to the player's attack.  I t produces a rich, sweet mid-range tone, which makes it a perfect complement to the Mahogany on this guitar.  The warm tone of the woods, coupled with resonant scalloped bracing under the hood, provides for a sound that's honest, authoritative, and clear. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll of the wood was hand-selected by Truetone at the Custom Shop.  We were beyond impressed with the end result - deep, warm and round, but with a a clear articulation and strong sustain.  It's a D-18, enhanced.  \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe look of the guitar itself would be enough, but the materials, construction and appointments make it all the more special.  In some ways, compared to other Martin Custom Shop guitars we've done (many are exotic woods), this is the simplest design, but it's much more than that.  It's the best of the best.  We did go with the 3 Ring Bold Herringbone Boltaron as a nice touch.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe guitar is finished in gloss, with a satin finished Mahogany neck.  It has Martin’s popular modified low oval with high performance taper, making it very comfortable to play for hours. The radius is 16” with a nut width of 1 3\/4”.  It's a very easy to play guitar.  Other features included a Tortoise pickguard to make it stand out a bit, a Black Ebony fretboard, black binding, and nickel Grover tuners.  It comes with a Martin hardshell case and certificate of authenticity.  \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAny Martin Custom Shop build is going to be a spectacular guitar, but this on a whole different level.  Come to Truetone Music today to experience this amazing Martin Custom Shop guitar, or order right here today.\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/strong\u003e: C22-052750\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSerial #\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2750460\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBody Shape:  \u003c\/b\u003eDreadnought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInspired by:  \u003c\/b\u003eD-18 Style\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBase Model Note: \u003c\/b\u003eWood Selected by the Custom Shop\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppointment Level: \u003c\/b\u003eStandard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdhesive: \u003c\/b\u003eModern Adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/b\u003e Sitka Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBracing Material, Top: \u003c\/b\u003eSitka Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBracing Pattern, Top: \u003c\/b\u003e X Brace - Rearward Shifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBracing Pattern Number, Top: \u003c\/b\u003e 1-C DOMRSTL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBracing Shape, Top:  \u003c\/b\u003eScalloped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBracing Style, Top: \u003c\/b\u003eStandard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBracing Size, Top: \u003c\/b\u003e5\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack and Side Material: \u003c\/b\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBinding Material: \u003c\/b\u003eAntique White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRosette Style: \u003c\/b\u003e 3 Ring Bold Herringbone Boltaron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003eModified Low Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck Taper: \u003c\/b\u003eHigh Performance Taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard Width at Nut:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard Width at 12th Fret\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eString Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 5\/32''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTuning Machines: \u003c\/b\u003e Grover Nickel V97-18NA StaTite 18:1 Vintage Button  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard Material: \u003c\/b\u003eBlack Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard Inlay: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOld Style 18\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinish Type: \u003c\/b\u003eStandard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinish 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