The D-18 is a spruce/mahogany dreadnought with an all-gloss finish. It features forward shifted scalloped X-bracing, which enhances low end projection in comparison to non-scalloped bracing. This guitar's mahogany back and sides offers booming lows with a slightly flatter high-end response. This D-18 is part of the new Martin Standard Series reimagined for 2018. New features across the board on Standard Series instruments include Martin's High Performance Taper neck profile and aging toner tops. The D-18E is offered with the choice of either the LR Baggs Anthem or Fishman Aura Matrix VT electronics systems.