The new D-18 uses a solid Sitka spruce soundboard with a fairly tight, straight grain, though we've seen straighter on previous D-18s. Interestingly for a dreadnought, the nut width has been slightly increased too, from 42.86mm to 44.45mm. We now have butterbean open-geared tuners instead of chrome enclosed types, an ebony fingerboard and bridge (instead of rosewood), plain black bridge pins - previously these were black with white dots - and an old-style Martin headstock decal that replaces the previous gold-foil type. This means that the bracing material is gently carved along its length, which maintains strength and rigidity, but also improves the flexibility and therefore the top's propensity to vibrate.Įxternal changes include an upgraded Delmar tortoiseshell polished and bevelled pickguard, which previously was black. Standard 'X' bracing was used on the old D-18 whereas forward-shifted, 'X' scalloping is used here. There are both internal and external detail changes to the D-18.
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