1941 Martin D-18

No guitar demonstrates the sweet, classic "Martin Sound" quite like a good D-18. Since 1934, the 14-fret D-18 has been Martin's flagship mahogany dreadnought. Its voice is powerful and well-balanced with every bit of that low-end thump we all love so much. Along with the D-28, the prewar D-18 is one of the Golden Era instruments that sets the standard for acoustic guitars. The power and depth of the Dreadnought body combine with the sweetness, sparkle, and singing character of mahogany, making the D-18 a versatile axe well suited to any musical situation. Martin Dreadnoughts produced between 1934 and 1941 are perhaps the most sought-after Golden Era acoustic guitars. And for good reason, too—the acoustic guitar would not be what it is today with their influence. This 1941 D-18 delivers everything we love about prewar dreadnoughts, and it's an early example of the rear-shifted bracing that became standard in the postwar era. Its tone is powerful, but deeply refined. It comes alive with