{"id":141797,"date":"2023-10-06T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/?p=141797"},"modified":"2023-10-03T09:47:12","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T16:47:12","slug":"review-martin-super-d-and-d-18-streetlegend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/review-martin-super-d-and-d-18-streetlegend\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Martin\u2019s Super D and D-18 StreetLegend\u2014Two Bold New Takes on Classic Dreadnoughts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"New Gear: Martin Super D and D-18 StreetLegend Offer Bold Looks and Bolder Sounds\" width=\"1290\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jK08fyb08qk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the new Super D and D-18 Street-Legend models, C.F. Martin and Company has not exactly reinvented the wheel, but has certainly taken their classics out for a little fresh air. The <a href=\"https:\/\/reverb.grsm.io\/ag?query=Custom%20Shop%20Super%20D\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/reverb.grsm.io\/ag?query=Custom%20Shop%20Super%20D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Custom Shop Super D (Super Dreadnought) <\/a>literally stretches the design of the standard dreadnought, expanding the body\u2019s width from the standard 15-5\/8&#8243; to a noticeably larger 16-3\/8&#8243;\u2014or an approximate increase of 20 percent more air volume within the body. This beast is the largest in Martin\u2019s current lineup. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/reverb.grsm.io\/ag?query=martin%20D-18%20StreetLegend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">D-18 StreetLegend<\/a>, meanwhile, is part of a new line of distressed-looking guitars that also includes a D-28. The D-18 appears more radically relic\u2019d\u2014a cosmetic treatment that bears an eerie resemblance to Kurt Cobain\u2019s legendary 1953 D-18, affectionately known as \u201cGrandpa,\u201d which now resides in the Martin Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While each of these new offerings from Martin stretches the parameters of the classic models they build upon, neither abandons the core sonic or build qualities\u2014or simply the overall excellence\u2014that one expects when making a significant purchase like a D-28 or a D-18. That said, the vision behind them includes a certain creative energy that\u2019s palpable as you play, proof positive of the adage \u201cWhat\u2019s old is new again.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Custom Shop Super D<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though at first blush the Super D might look intimidating to hold, the increased body size should be quite manageable for anyone accustomed to playing a standard dreadnought. The same can be said of its gorgeously carved and tapered mahogany neck with a modified low oval shape, which felt true and comfortable straight out of the rather large case.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"477\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-141804\" data-id=\"141804\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE09_fz.jpg?resize=477%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE09_fz.jpg?resize=477%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 477w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE09_fz.jpg?resize=233%2C500&amp;ssl=1 233w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE09_fz.jpg?resize=140%2C300&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE09_fz.jpg?resize=715%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 715w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE09_fz.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Martin Super D Guatemalan Rosewood<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-141805\" data-id=\"141805\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE09_b.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE09_b.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE09_b.jpg?resize=333%2C500&amp;ssl=1 333w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE09_b.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE09_b.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Martin Super D Guatemalan Rosewood<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-141812\" data-id=\"141812\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE09_GLAM-Details-010.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE09_GLAM-Details-010.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE09_GLAM-Details-010.jpg?resize=500%2C333&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE09_GLAM-Details-010.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Martin Super D Guatemalan Rosewood<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"483\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-141807\" data-id=\"141807\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE10_f.jpg?resize=483%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE10_f.jpg?resize=483%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 483w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE10_f.jpg?resize=236%2C500&amp;ssl=1 236w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE10_f.jpg?resize=141%2C300&amp;ssl=1 141w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE10_f.jpg?resize=724%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 724w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE10_f.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Martin Super D Koa<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"482\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-141806\" data-id=\"141806\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE10_b.jpg?resize=482%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE10_b.jpg?resize=482%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 482w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE10_b.jpg?resize=236%2C500&amp;ssl=1 236w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE10_b.jpg?resize=141%2C300&amp;ssl=1 141w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE10_b.jpg?resize=724%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 724w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE10_b.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Martin Super D Koa<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-141813\" data-id=\"141813\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE10_GLAM-Details-010.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE10_GLAM-Details-010.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE10_GLAM-Details-010.jpg?resize=500%2C333&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10CE10_GLAM-Details-010.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Martin Super D Koa<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As dreadnoughts go, a D-28 is pretty much a cannon to begin with, so you won\u2019t be shocked to learn that the Super D moves some serious air\u2014up to 12dB more volume than a standard model, as gauged by Martin\u2019s in-house testing. With its torrefied Sitka spruce top, three-piece Guatemalan rosewood back and sides, and increased girth, the Super D possesses an incredibly full and dynamic sound. (The guitar is also available with figured koa back and sides.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is the Super D loud, it produces an outstandingly rich and lustrous tone, with an especially proud low-end response. Try playing it in open G or double dropped D for perhaps the richest bass tones you\u2019ve ever heard from a Martin. As for the mids and highs, it\u2019s almost as if they overlap perfectly, so lush is the sound with both plectrum and fingerstyle. The Super-D formula has found a sort of smooth and organic integration of frequencies\u2014toppy and coppery in the highs as well as supportive and velvety in the mids, with a very natural and robust EQ arc that never lets you think of them as in any way separate. A very satisfying sound, to say the least.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D-18 StreetLegend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The D-18 is one of the most iconic of all dreadnoughts\u2014an essential tool of singer-songwriters, flatpickers, and fingerstylists alike for the better part of a century. Crucially, the StreetLegend iteration has every bit of that characteristic midrange bump, sculpted bass response, even dynamic range across the strings, and great volume and projection associated with forward-shifted, scalloped bracing and mahogany back and sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The StreetLegend ticks all those boxes, and I found it equally ideal for accompanying my voice, adding acoustic overdubs, and playing full-bodied fingerstyle rolling patterns. And like the Super D, the guitar\u2019s mahogany neck has a modified low oval shape and high-performance taper, for a sleek and inviting feel, to say nothing of a perfect Plek setup from the factory. In terms of build quality and sonic character, the D-18 StreetLegend is entirely worthy of the model and the maker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-141809\" data-id=\"141809\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PROTOD18STREETLEGE_f.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PROTOD18STREETLEGE_f.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PROTOD18STREETLEGE_f.jpg?resize=333%2C500&amp;ssl=1 333w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PROTOD18STREETLEGE_f.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PROTOD18STREETLEGE_f.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Martin D-18 StreetLegend<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"408\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-141810\" data-id=\"141810\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PROTOD18STREETLEGE_b.jpg?resize=408%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PROTOD18STREETLEGE_b.jpg?resize=408%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 408w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PROTOD18STREETLEGE_b.jpg?resize=199%2C500&amp;ssl=1 199w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PROTOD18STREETLEGE_b.jpg?resize=119%2C300&amp;ssl=1 119w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PROTOD18STREETLEGE_b.jpg?resize=612%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 612w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PROTOD18STREETLEGE_b.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Martin D-18 StreetLegend<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-141811\" data-id=\"141811\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PROTOD18STREETLEGE_Glam-Details-006.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PROTOD18STREETLEGE_Glam-Details-006.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PROTOD18STREETLEGE_Glam-Details-006.jpg?resize=500%2C333&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/acousticguitar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PROTOD18STREETLEGE_Glam-Details-006.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Martin D-18 StreetLegend<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I must quickly clear up any potential misconceptions regarding the aged appearance of this guitar\u2019s top. About those dramatic gouge marks that look so badass in the photos or from a short distance: You\u2019d never even know they were there if you closed your eyes and ran a finger across the soundboard. That\u2019s because the \u201cwear\u201d has been applied using a technology known as digital microburst printing, which means that the integrity of the guitar\u2019s top has not been compromised in any way. The look may be antique and beaten, but you\u2019re getting a brand-new D-18. That\u2019s also the case with the D-28 StreetLegend, which uses the same application for its slightly less aged-looking top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although they don\u2019t carry the StreetLegend designation, there are two additional new satin-finished D-18s, each exuding a similarly cool vintage vibe: a natural finish version, and my personal favorite, the lovely Amber Burst. Oh, and one other noteworthy advantage to these fresh D-18s: Due to the less time- and material-consuming nature of the process involved in applying a satin finish, they list at $400 less than the standard gloss model.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottom Line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For many, C.F. Martin and Co. is more than just a guitar maker. Owing to its long history and continued intersection with American folk and popular culture, the Martin experience is as much a mindset as simply a set of musical tools. Balancing that kind of legacy\u2014and those kind of high expectations\u2014with the evolution of popular music and the emerging trends of the modern guitar market can\u2019t be an easy ask, yet it\u2019s an essential one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Super D ably adds a literal new dimension to both the brand and the model, and yes, there\u2019s a sizable cost for the unimpeachable excellence it delivers. I\u2019m perhaps less sold on the D-18 StreetLegend, with its not-exactly-authentic aging, but the guitar\u2019s excellent tone and easy playability do recommend it to dreadnought lovers of all types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Custom Shop Super D Specs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BODY<\/strong> 14-fret super dreadnought body; VTS (Vintage Tone System) Sitka spruce top; scalloped X-bracing; three-piece Guatemalan rosewood or koa back and sides; ebony bridge; drop-in saddle with 2-5\/32&#8243; string spacing; tortoise pattern pickguard; gloss finish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NECK<\/strong> Mahogany; dovetail joint; 25.4&#8243; scale length; 1-3\/4&#8243; nut width; modified low oval shape with high-performance taper; ebony fretboard; nickel open-gear Gotoh tuners; satin finish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OTHER <\/strong>Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 strings (.013\u2013.056); ply hardshell case; available left-handed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MADE IN <\/strong>USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRICE<\/strong> $4,999 street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D-18 StreetLegend Specs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BODY<\/strong> 14-fret dreadnought; spruce top; forward-shifted, scalloped X-bracing; mahogany back and sides; ebony modern belly bridge; drop-in saddle with 2-5\/32&#8243; string spacing; tortoise pattern aged pickguard; satin finish with digital-microburst-printed top<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NECK<\/strong> Mahogany; dovetail joint; 25.4&#8243; scale length; 1-3\/4&#8243; nut width; modified low oval shape with high-performance taper; ebony fingerboard; nickel open-gear tuners; satin finish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OTHER <\/strong>Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 strings (.013\u2013.056); hardshell case; available left-handed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MADE IN <\/strong>USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRICE<\/strong> $2,399 street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/martinguitar.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"martinguitar.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">martinguitar.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.acousticguitar.com\/products\/no-343-november-december-2023\" name=\"magazine\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 150px; 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