Martin D-18 Standard Series Acoustic Guitar with Hardshell Case

The Martin D - 18 Standard Series acoustic guitar offers top - notch construction and design. It features a dovetail neck joint and a D - 14 fret body size. The sitka spruce top and genuine mahogany back and sides provide rich tones. The forward - shifted X brace pattern with scalloped sitka spruce braces enhances resonance. The guitar has a modified low oval neck shape and high - performance taper for comfortable playing. With bone nut and compensated bone saddle, it ensures accurate intonation. The nickel open - gear tuning machines offer smooth tuning. It comes with a ply hardshell case for protection. Recommended strings are SP Acoustic 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Medium (MSP4200).

Using this Martin D - 18 acoustic guitar is straightforward. First, make sure it's properly tuned using the nickel open - gear tuning machines. When you play, hold the guitar comfortably and place your fingers on the ebony fingerboard. The 20 frets give you a wide range of notes. As for maintenance, keep it in a dry and moderate - temperature environment. After playing, wipe it down with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints and dirt. When not in use, store it in the provided ply hardshell case to protect it from scratches and damage. You can change the strings periodically to keep the sound fresh, following the recommendation of using SP Acoustic 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Medium (MSP4200) strings.