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Martin D-18E Retro (discontinued spec)
Employing a collection of the world's most desirable and iconic vintage microphones, some of the finest pre-war Dreadnoughts in the Martin museum were recorded to provide the foundation for the Onboard Aura's plugged-in sound. The results are nothing short of miraculous, and bring traditional vintage acoustic tone to the stage setting - without the hassles and feedback associated with playing in front of a microphone.
The D-18 is built with vintage in mind, from start to finish. The Sitka top features forward shifted, scalloped bracing and a small maple bridge plate; trimmings and finish are vintage spec, with a toned top, beveled-edge tortoise pickguard, old-style headstock logo and open geared tuners, and tortoise bindings. The neck features Martin's new High Performance carve, with an oval shape and a 1-3/4" nut; the wide neck is a nice feature on a vintage-inspired Dreadnought.
With the D-18E Retro, finally there's a pickup equipped vintage-style non-cut-away mahogany Dreadnought that actually sounds good when plugged in. We tip our hats to Martin and Fishman for their efforts.
Individual instruments may vary slightly in appearance
