Martin Custom Shop 18 Style Dread Adirondack/Sinker Mahogany w/case 3053221

This Martin Custom Shop 18 Style Dreadnought was spec’d for Tone Shop Guitars as a powerful, no-nonsense take on the classic D-18 formula. Built with an Adirondack spruce top and sinker mahogany back and sides, it delivers strong fundamental clarity, headroom, and a dry, woody response that suits both aggressive flatpicking and dynamic rhythm work.

Forward-shifted, hand-shaped GE scalloped bracing enhances projection and responsiveness, while the dreadnought body provides the low-end authority and volume players expect from this platform. A Modified V neck with High Performance taper keeps the feel comfortable and familiar, making this a highly playable Custom Shop build with a traditional foundation and modern refinement.

Highlights

• Tone Shop–spec’d Custom Shop dreadnought build
• Adirondack spruce top with forward-shifted GE scalloped bracing
• Sinker mahogany back and sides for dry, focused tone
• Modified V neck with High Performance taper
• Gloss body with satin neck for smooth playability

Specifications

Body

• Body Size: Dreadnought (D-14 Fret)
• Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
• Top Color: Aging Toner
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back & Side Material: Sinker Mahogany
• Back & Side Finish: Gloss
• Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
• Brace Shape: GE Scalloped (Hand Shaped)
• Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Binding: Brown Faux Tortoise
• Rosette: Old Style 18 Boltaron
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: Modified V
• Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Diamonds and Squares Long (Select Abalone)
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
• String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Frets: 20

Hardware

• Tuners: Grover Nickel StaTite 18:1 (Vintage Button)
• Bridge: Ebony (GE Modern Belly)
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Bridge Pins: Ebony
• End Pin: Ebony

Electronics

• Electronics: None

Miscellaneous

• Serial Number: 3053221
• Case: 5-Ply Hardshell Included
• Country of Origin: USA
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 (Medium)

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

Tone Shop Guitars is the premier Martin dealer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area — and beyond. Our staff are players and enthusiasts who know these instruments inside and out, and we hand-inspect every guitar before it leaves our doors. When you buy a Martin from us, you're not just getting a great guitar — you're getting the expertise, the care, and the follow-through that a purchase like this deserves. Stop by any of our three DFW locations or shop online with confidence. We're here to help you find the right one.