Hello Guitar Friends,

welcome to Ruhr Guitars - your premier source for used acoustic guitars. Here you will find a large selection of modern steel string guitars and beautiful vintage guitars.

We are always interested in buying or trading quality acoustic guitars.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
You can reach us by phone at +4915566467985.
You can also take a look at our website: ruhr-guitars.com

C.F. Martin & Co. is one of the most influential guitar manufacturers in music history. Since its foundation in 1833, the name Martin has stood for quality craftsmanship, technical innovation and an unmistakable acoustic guitar sound. Many of the construction methods that are taken for granted today – including the dreadnought shape and X-bracing – were significantly developed by Martin and have had a lasting impact on modern steel-string guitar making.

The Martin D-18 is one of Martin’s most traditional and popular models. Since the 1930s, it has stood for a straightforward, honest dreadnought with a mahogany body and spruce top. Over the decades, the D-18 has established itself as a reference for a clear, powerful and direct steelstring sound and is still an integral part of folk, bluegrass, country and rock music today.

The Martin D-18 offered here was built in 2024 and bought new by the first owner in 2025. The guitar is in very good condition apart from minor traces of use. The frets are as good as new, the string action is set flat and, in combination with the nut width of 44.5 mm, offers very comfortable playability across the entire fretboard.

The sound of the Martin D-18 is exactly what you would expect from this model. The basic tone is direct, clear and warm, with dry and precise basses, present mids and openly defined trebles. The mahogany body ensures a quick response and very good sustain – for strumming as well as flatpicking or fingerstyle. The forward-shifted, GE-scalloped X bracing also contributes to the dynamics and openness of the sound.

All in all, this Martin D-18 presents itself as a modern interpretation of a true classic: traditional in character, contemporary in feel and finish, and versatile in sound.

Specifications

• Model: Martin D-18
• Year of manufacture: 2024
• Scale length: 25.4″ / 645 mm
• Nut width: 1 3/4″ / 44.5 mm
• Construction: D-14 Fret
• Top: Spruce, Aging Toner
• Back & sides: Mahogany
  Bracing: Forward-Shifted X-Brace, GE-scalloped, 5/16″ / approx. 7.9 mm
• Neck: Select Hardwood
• Neck profile: GE Modified Low Oval
• Neck taper: High-Performance Taper
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard inlays: Old Style 18, Abalone
• Fingerboard width at 12th fret: 2 1/8″ / 54 mm
• Bridge: Ebony, GE Modern Belly
• Bridge inlay: Bone, compensated
• String spacing at bridge: 2 5/32″ / approx. 54.8 mm
• Tuners: Nickel Open Gear with butterbean buttons
• Nut: Bone
• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
• Finish: High gloss body, satin neck
• Back & sides color: Dark Mahogany
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Case: Martin Hardshell Case

We select our guitars very carefully and only pass them on when we are fully confident in them. That’s why we describe each instrument as accurately and transparently as possible. Every guitar is thoroughly checked and optimally set up before sale.

By prior appointment, the guitars can be played in Hattingen. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your guitar. Sometimes it only becomes clear after extended playing whether an instrument is the perfect match. If that is not the case, you have the right to return the guitar within 14 days for online purchases.

Shipping is fully insured and professionally packed via DHL. We are also happy to show you the guitar in a video call in advance upon request.

We look forward to your inquiries

Your Ruhr Guitars Team