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Amazing. The nicest acoustic I have ever had the pleasure of owning. Almost impossible to put down. I've owned a Martin D15 before, as well as an American made Breedlove, and also test drove 30 + other Taylors, Gibsons, and Martins, before I decided on the D-18. For my ears, the D-18 sounds clearer, and better balanced, than the D-28 & D-35. Yes, it's lacking the ornate inlays and binding that the more $$$ Martins have, but don't be fooled- this is a BEAUTIFUL GUITAR. I couldn't be happier. Asked for overnight shipping, and it arrived in Seattle from New Jersey in less than 24 hours. Thanks zZounds!

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I bought the D18 Friday and received it the next day. Opened it, tuned it and the sound was incredibly exceptional. I had played several D18 and D28 at the local guitar store, I chose the D18 because it has a better all around sound and is more versatile than the D28. I do plan on buying a D28 one day but my first martin had to be a D18. Thanks to zZounds for the 0% interest payment plan. I'll be a customer for life.

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I recently purchased a Martin D-18 from zZounds using "pay as you play" as a method of payment. This method has allowed me to purchase a quality instrument that I could not have purchased any other way. This is the second purchase for me using "pay as you play" and the first one was flawless. The D-18 arrived in a timely manner safe and sound. The quality and tone of the instrument was incredible. I highly recommend Martin as a primary choice for an acoustic guitar. It is really unbelievable. It plays live and in the studio that requires little to no EQ management. Thanks for the opportunity

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I have owned a 1978 d-18 a d-16 and a d28 and the new d-18 is the best of them all, the sound is perfect, plays like butter, cannot put it down, light at 4 pounds, been playing for 55 years had lots of other guitars this is the best, I have a 2004 american tele and i like this d-18 better, not cheap and it shoulden't be, get one you won't be dissapointed

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The Martin D18, for me, is a lifetime investment.

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When Martin redesigned the D-18 in 2012, they hit a home run. Having owned over ten Martin's in the past and currently own two before the D-18 purchase, I can tell you that this guitar is a hotrod! I changed the phosphor bronze strings to 80/20 and added ebony bridge and end pins. This is the guitar I have been looking for since I started playing in 2000.

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This is the guitar of my dreams!!! the tone will blow you away! The neck is perfect!! The builders at Martin are true professionals. When I opened the case I got chills on my neck! Get a D18 and I promise you won't regret it. Plenty of base without drowning out the notes. Thankyou zZounds for providing me with the perfect instrument!!!

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Original unopened uninspected by zZounds, in the heavy duty box from Martin. Mine was packed well enough, but still a little surprised how little bubble pack it had, or needed. The guitar seems perfect, no blemishes, straight neck, just beautiful. Rings like a bell despite needing a set up. Saddle has tons of room to sand down to most anyone’s preferred height/action. Nut seems like it’s in similar ready to set up condition. But even out of the box it sounds absolutely great and isn’t terrible to play. The little booklet that comes with it lists features, including “non adjustable” truss rod. I hadn’t come across this in my (limited) research into D18s. Martin guitar forums are divided on it, but I think the idea is “the old ones that people worship didn’t have adjustable truss rods, so we’re following the recipe”. Fine, but why not put that in the specs too? It’s not a cheap guitar. Taking a chance on it and seeing how it does. I’ll care for it properly and if it craps out and needs a neck reset or god forbid a new neck, I’ll rant and rave about it. But for now, let’s see how it sets up!

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Not your granddaddy’ d18. Came with a set of Martin string light guaged, of which I always despised. Naturally in plaid mediums but this guitar sings with light gauge string on it, I am impressed. Had to tighten the truss rod a touch other than that it is the most responsive, clear, pristine toned guitar I’ve ever played. Owned a d28 and and other d18 they pale in comparison. And if course you have the zZounds payment plan so just buy one

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I had a D16GT and it was very hard to play. As I learned more about Martin, I thought the D16GT was a std. series since it was made in the USA. The D18 is a dream guitar in the lower HIGH end series for Martin. There is indeed a difference when you reach the Standard series. I like the new nut width @ 1.75 since I have stubby finger tips. It's also very light at 4.1 lbs. All solid wood on this one! No man made finger board, etc. The Dove tail neck joint makes a lot more tone than that of the D16. What a nice change for Martin to an old classic. The sounds or even and mellow. The D16 has a really loud bass, but drowns out the high end trebles. The D18 is so well balanced. Not to tinty like the Taylor's. Go play one and see and hear for yourself. The guys at Zzounds were fantastic. Very knowledgeable and friendly as well. This is the time of year to get one shipped in! Still let it acclimate to your geo. area and home before you get it out of the case. I'd say 12-24 hrs, but ask the experts.

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After purchasing my first Martin (D-16GT) a few years a go, I was so excited to own a Martin with such a wonderful sound. However, it was very hard for me to play. As it stood, it sat in the case most of the time. I was looking at some Martin reviews and discovered my D16 was NOT one of the standard series Martin's. Then I saw the reviews, heard the reviews and was blown away with the new design of the D18. With the larger nut and the experience of the bone bridge and nut, i was hooked. Now i own the new D18 I bought from zZounds. Bert was my guitar expert and I could not have asked for a better rep. I hate to say this, but go play one at your local store and buy it from zZounds. They ship it new, in the box which I like because there are a lot of people handling the guitars in the stores. I like my stuff new in the box anyway. So, as for my new D-18, I could not believe it was in tune right out of the box. It plays so well I could not believe it. The only thing you may not like is the advertised tortoise binding. I do not have any of it in my binding. Was scheduled for a new guitar set up, and canceled it because EVERYTHING was perfect from the factory. Hats off to Martin and zZounds, both #1 hands down.

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