Detail 01
Dreadnought body; 25.4-inch scale
A full-scale dreadnought configuration with 20 frets and 14 frets to the body.
Product detailSKU #1500000456100
MartinCustom Shop 18 Style Adirondack Spruce-Flamed Mahogany Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Aged Toner
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Designed as a dreadnought, this Custom Shop 18 Style model combines an Adirondack spruce top with premium flamed mahogany back and sides. The forward-shifted X-brace uses Adirondack spruce and is described as providing a loud, articulate response with tight bass, bright highs, and broad dynamics. Its select-hardwood modified low oval neck has a satin finish, while an ebony fingerboard, bone nut and saddle, Grover nickel tuners, and a hardshell case support the complete working setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Band practice or solo performance where the dreadnought's loud, clear projection is useful.
- Heavy strumming and subtle fingerpicking across the source-described wide dynamic range.
- Recording parts that need an articulate acoustic response with defined bass and highs.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Forward-shifted Adirondack spruce X-brace
The source links this construction to greater top vibration and headroom.
Detail 03
1.75-inch nut width
This is the listed measurement at the nut.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Right-handed model.
- 02A hardshell case is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What are the top and body woods?
It uses an Adirondack spruce top with premium flamed mahogany back and sides.
02What tuners are installed?
Grover nickel tuning machines.
03Does it have a gloss finish?
Yes. Both the top and body have gloss finishes.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0
- Scale Length
- 25.4"
7 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Bridge Type
- Modern belly
- Color
- Natural
- Body Material
- Premium flamed mahogany
- Top Material
- Adirondack spruce
- Body Shape
- Dreadnought
- Neck Wood
- Select hardwood
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Product Type
- Acoustic guitar
- Tier
- platinum
- Source Id
- site51500000456100
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