Overview: This Martin Custom Shop Slope Shoulder Dreadnought is a nod to classic D-18 heritage, masterfully crafted with premium, vintage-inspired details and a striking Toasted Burst finish. Designed around a traditional slope-shoulder dreadnought body, it offers both the warmth and punch that players crave—balanced by the open, articulate voice of VTS Sitka spruce and genuine mahogany.
Specifications:
Body Size: Slope Shoulder Dreadnought (14-fret)
Top: Sitka Spruce with Vintage Tone System (VTS)
Top Finish: Gloss, Custom Toasted Teardrop Burst
Bracing: X-Brace, Forward-Shifted, Scalloped Golden Era with 5/16" braces and 1/4" tone bars
Back & Sides: Mahogany
Body Binding: Antique White
Rosette: CEO-7 Style (Single Ring Boltaron & Antique White)
Headplate: Mahogany with CFM Block Golden Era Inlay (Antique White)
Case: 5-Ply Hardshell
Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, Medium Gauge
Pickguard: None (clean look per custom order)
Other: Standard body depth, no electronics, handcrafted by the Martin Custom Shop
Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars
Tone Shop Guitars is North Texas’ premier dealer for Martin guitars. We work directly with Martin to design exclusive guitars and hand-select premium woods, ensuring every piece is truly special. Our instruments are professionally inspected and set up, stored in climate-controlled showrooms, and supported by a team trusted by players and collectors nationwide.
