{"product_id":"used-martin-d-18e-retro-2016","title":"USED - Martin D-18E Retro - 2016","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat condition, home use only inc hard case\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuality Sitka Spruce \u0026amp; Genuine Mahogany Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Martin D-18E Retro features a stunning sitka spruce top, producing a distinct sound that is able to accommodate numerous genres and techniques with ease; from lighter fingerpicking styles, to heavier more aggressive strumming patterns. In addition, its sitka spruce top also yields a crisp, articulate tone with a broad dynamic range, and a focused, clear sound of deep lows, warm mid-range, and bright singing highs. Additionally, its solid sitka spruce top is balanced out beautifully by its genuine mahogany body. This is because mahogany is denser and produces a richer tone with emphasised warmth in the mid and low ranges. Furthermore, the D-18E's mahogany body also produces a meaty mid-range, producing punchy, woody tones with plenty of depth and complexity that will please most playing styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFishman Aura VT Enhance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2016 Martin introduced the sophisticated Aura VT Enhance preamp system which offers advanced and innovative technology, described as the virtual blender of all pickups. The Aura VT Enhance is able to combine the raw pickup signal with an acoustic image that reveals the true personality of an acoustic, perfect for projecting each subtle nuance the D-18E Retro holds. Additionally, the Fishman Aura VT Enhance with acoustic imaging features a new bridge plate mounted transducer that adds dimension, resonance, and body to the guitar's overall tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBody \u0026amp; Bridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModel: D-18E Retro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBody Size: D-14 Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop: Solid Sitka Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRosette: Style 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop Bracing Pattern: Standard ''X'' Scalloped, Forward Shifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5\/16''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack Purfling: Old Style 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSide Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEndpiece: Tortoise Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBinding: Tortoise Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinish Back \u0026amp; Sides: Polished Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinish Top: Polished Gloss w\/ Aging Toner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBridge Material: Solid Black Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBridge Style: 1930s Style Belly w\/ Drop-In Saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBridge String Spacing: 2-3\/16''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBridge \u0026amp; End Pins: Black w\/ White Dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaddle: 16'' Radius\/Compensated\/White Tusq\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Fingerboard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck Material: Select Hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck Shape: Modified Low Oval Profile w\/ Performing Artist Taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeadstock: Solid\/Square Taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeadplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeelcap: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScale Length: 25.4''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumber Of Frets: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard Width At Nut: 1-3\/4''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2-1\/8''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard Position Inlays: Old Style 18 Abalone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinish Neck: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardware \u0026amp; Electronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElectronics: Fishman Aura VT Enhance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared w\/ Butterbean Knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePickguard: Faux Tortoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCase: Ply Hardshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c!--amp.product-description.start--\u003cmeta\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat condition, home use only inc hard case\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuality Sitka Spruce \u0026amp; Genuine Mahogany Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Martin D-18E Retro features a stunning sitka spruce top, producing a distinct sound that is able to accommodate numerous genres and techniques with ease; from lighter fingerpicking styles, to heavier more aggressive strumming patterns. In addition, its sitka spruce top also yields a crisp, articulate tone with a broad dynamic range, and a focused, clear sound of deep lows, warm mid-range, and bright singing highs. Additionally, its solid sitka spruce top is balanced out beautifully by its genuine mahogany body. This is because mahogany is denser and produces a richer tone with emphasised warmth in the mid and low ranges. Furthermore, the D-18E's mahogany body also produces a meaty mid-range, producing punchy, woody tones with plenty of depth and complexity that will please most playing styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFishman Aura VT Enhance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2016 Martin introduced the sophisticated Aura VT Enhance preamp system which offers advanced and innovative technology, described as the virtual blender of all pickups. The Aura VT Enhance is able to combine the raw pickup signal with an acoustic image that reveals the true personality of an acoustic, perfect for projecting each subtle nuance the D-18E Retro holds. Additionally, the Fishman Aura VT Enhance with acoustic imaging features a new bridge plate mounted transducer that adds dimension, resonance, and body to the guitar's overall tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBody \u0026amp; Bridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModel: D-18E Retro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBody Size: D-14 Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop: Solid Sitka Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRosette: Style 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop Bracing Pattern: Standard ''X'' Scalloped, Forward Shifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5\/16''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack Purfling: Old Style 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSide Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEndpiece: Tortoise Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBinding: Tortoise Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinish Back \u0026amp; Sides: Polished Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinish Top: Polished Gloss w\/ Aging Toner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBridge Material: Solid Black Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBridge Style: 1930s Style Belly w\/ Drop-In Saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBridge String Spacing: 2-3\/16''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBridge \u0026amp; End Pins: Black w\/ White Dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaddle: 16'' Radius\/Compensated\/White Tusq\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Fingerboard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck Material: Select Hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeck Shape: Modified Low Oval Profile w\/ Performing Artist Taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeadstock: Solid\/Square Taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeadplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeelcap: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScale Length: 25.4''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumber Of Frets: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard Width At Nut: 1-3\/4''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2-1\/8''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingerboard Position Inlays: Old Style 18 Abalone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinish Neck: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardware \u0026amp; Electronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElectronics: Fishman Aura VT Enhance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared w\/ Butterbean Knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePickguard: Faux Tortoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCase: Ply Hardshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e--amp.product-description.end--\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54937296503111,"sku":"usedd18eretro","price":1070.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7570\/0551\/files\/5af04bc44ef08aab8db33cb3d15c155a.jpg?v=1788897191","url":"https:\/\/tonedistrict.shop\/products\/used-martin-d-18e-retro-2016","provider":"Tone District","version":"1.0","type":"link"}