Description
This Martin DC-18E Cutaway Dreadnought Natural, produced late in 2015, is one of the earliest made and remains in very good condition. Introduced for the 2016 model year and discontinued in 2019, the Martin DC-18E combines the classic D-18 foundation with modern features including a cutaway, onboard electronics, and a slimmer neck profile.
Construction and Condition
This guitar is in overall very good condition with light to moderate fret wear and very light finish wear. It has been played and this has opened up its voice revealing the full, rich sparkle and depth that D-18s are known for. The action is currently set for bluegrass style playing.
The original hard shell case is included.
Based on the venerable D-18, the Martin DC-18E adds a cutaway, built-in electronics, and a slimmer neck profile.
Following the traditional materials choices for the D-18, this model uses a cutaway Dreadnought body with Sitka Spruce top, Mahogany for the sides, back, body blocks, linings and neck with Indian Rosewood for the head plate. The bridge and unbound fingerboard are Ebony. The top finish has an Aging Toner tint to simulate the warm amber tone of an older instrument, and the neck profile is a "Modified Low Oval with High-Performance Taper". Prior to its final QC check, this guitar went through a PLEK machine at the Martin shops.
Hardware and Electronics
For hardware, a set of nickel plated, open-gear Grover Sta-Tite tuners are at the head. A strap pin has been added to the heel. A Fishman Fishman Aura VT Enhance pickup and preamp set is factory stock. The controls are tucked under the bass side of the soundhole, while the output jack and battery storage are thoughtfully located at the tail block.
Extras
Also included with this guitar is a ToneWoodAmp, held in place on the back by a magnetic brace mounted inside the back. This device is intended to increase the guitar's volume while providing some effects including reverb, delay and tremolo.
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DETAILS:
- Instrument Model: DC-18E
- Instrument Manufacturer: Martin
- Instrument year: 2015
- Instrument Finish: Gloss Natural with Aged Toner Top
- Instrument Class: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
- Instrument serial number: 1961184, built during late 2015 at Nazareth PA
- Country of Origin: USA
- Instrument Condition: Very Good
- Playing Condition: Very Good
- Right-handed
- CITIES Documentation Required: No
- Instrument Weight Imperial: 4.664 lbs
- Instrument Weight Metric: 2.12 kgs
- Scale Length Imperial: 25.4 in
- Scale Length Metric: 645 mm
- Nut Width Imperial: 1.761 in
- Nut Width Metric: 44.73 mm
- Case included: Yes
- Case original: Yes
- Case Type: Hard
- Items in Case: ToneWoodAmp, cable, paperwork.
- Consignment: Yes
- Product ID: 190583
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