Martin D-18 Satin - Compared to D-18 Standard

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Жыл бұрын

Just released at the 2023 NAMM Show… the Martin D-18 Satin featuring a satin Amberburst finish. Watch as we compare the tone to a Standard D-18. Both have the same specs, but one is gloss - one is satin. Can you hear a difference?
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GUITAR SPECS:
Back & Side Wood: Mahogany
Body Size: Dreadnought
Top Wood: Spruce
Acoustic Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval w/ Performing Artist Taper
Bracing Pattern: Standard "X" Scalloped, Forward Shifted
Scale Length: 25.4"
String Spacing at Saddle: 2 1/8"
Acoustic Pickup: None
Tuners: Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs
Case: Martin Hardshell
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@walterstreet1467 Жыл бұрын

The open pore sounds the best and welcome back Q

@ioodyssey3740 4 ай бұрын

Should come with a pore key.

@johnwashburn3793 Жыл бұрын

I swear I heard this a couple of weeks ago. Pau, you are perfect in your imperfections! Now I gotta go put my patchouli on and go to the gym Paul,Baxter still says to tune your guitars.

@kurtisloew108 Жыл бұрын

the burst sounds great! and looks hidious

@ia5662 Жыл бұрын

correction: the D-28 is NOT Cobain's, but rather that Street Legend D-18. He loved an old D-18 he called "Grandpa" and it's in the Martin museum. I think the D-18 is a cross between Hank's and Kurt's. Great stuff either way guys, loved the comparison to the OG and the satin. I think the Standard is a bit more focused, but had these Satin guits been around, I'd be very curious which one I would have chosen. I still love the Standard D-18 the best.

@mjolnircarlssen4211 Жыл бұрын

I love the stock D-18, but the satin sounded incredible, as well. Looking seriously at both. I play a Yamaha FGX5, it’s got a satin finish, and it sounds incredible. I’m thinking about going the same route with a D-18. Then again, the classics are always the classics. Stock D-18.

@joelaming6814 9 ай бұрын

I went to the store to get a d28 satin, and came out with the 18 satin. It was louder than all the other martins on the shelf, d35, d18, hd28, d28 satin. I came back and I had someone else listen in too, because i thought am i crazy, is this a one of a kind. Them not being a guitar person and not knowing the prices they felt the same way. Reminded me of a couple years back when buying a martin d28, there was a 28 modern deluxe that had a sound you wouldnt forget but it was out of the price range. I havent gotten a chance to pick up an authentic series but have played a couple thompson, collings and bergeoiuse. And that modern deluxe had that airy tone like they did. Such big, crisp tone. This 18 was like picking up one of those, it blew me away. Check one out. The 18 satin Satin is going to take over...i prefer the gloss look but cant argue with tone

@powbobs 3 ай бұрын

If you wax it with carnuba wax it will develop that low shine very similar to the finish that the custom shop authentics have.

@texhaines9957 Жыл бұрын

If I recall, Martin said it's a dot matrix stain-nitrocellulose finish. I like my MV D-28 12-fret.

@mylerism Жыл бұрын

I hear a tighter frequency range in the stock D-18. I prefer it slightly over the satin. But I'd take them both and spend the next 20 years comparing the two.

@paullanier8280 Жыл бұрын

To my ears, the two sound the same when you compared them . Maybe my hearing loss at %50 now has a big effect on discerning. Oh, wait. I did review it several times and the sun burst has a sweet and defined tonal difference. Great job, fellas !!!

@uvp5000 Жыл бұрын

Until I took an interest in acoustic guitars and learned about the effect of a paint finish, I had not considered that this could affect the sound. As always, the soundboard will influence what an acoustic guitar sounds like, but, yes, the paint finish can have quite an effect on the sound.

@JesseDylanMusic Жыл бұрын

“B.O. and patchouli is awesome.” -Quinton, 2K23

@douglasholdenjr.45 Жыл бұрын

Quinton, What brand thumbpick do you use, & what gauge? Thanks!!! BTW...I'd humbly accept either one, but I'm partial to the satin amberburst D-18

@startreker8591 Жыл бұрын

May try that dati if available at our local San Jose GC…do you know the way to San Jose…; maybe my last dread Martin btw just got my om28 some months ago

@wheninroamful Жыл бұрын

The D-18 is modeled after Kurt Cobain's guitar "Grandpa". 1953 (the year Hank Williams died, btw) " This well worn D-18 was coined “Grandpa” by Kurt Cobain, and was gifted to the rocker by then girlfriend Mary Lou Lord In 1991. Used by Cobain while on tour for Nirvana’s second and most notable album Nevermind. After Cobain’s death, the instrument was returned to Mary Lou Lord who toured with late rocker Elliott Smith who also used the guitar. (Courtesy of Martin Guitar.)" Vid on the 1953 original: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fb98gsuL3N3Nf30.html

@77guitarts22 Жыл бұрын

I hear the difference, the Satin always sounds a bit more Dry , Earthy and not as Sweet and sparkly as the glossy one. But indeed the sound is more opened and loud on the Satin. I like both but would choose the glossy.

@martinkleinman2522 Жыл бұрын

I think the gloss-top d18 has more rounded tones, and a "fuller" sound. The burst satin sounds more "stringy". Do they have the same strings, these two samples?

@IRequireMedication 26 күн бұрын

I have to assume so straight from the factory

@clawhammer704 Жыл бұрын

Hank Williams Sr. played a D-28 in photos. He also played Gibson guitars too.

@Joe_Montfort Жыл бұрын

Paul: “… nah, I’m ready to go home.” 😂

@BaktaBak3 7 ай бұрын

Martin should make a series of satin & semi/low gloss with road ready pick up 00-DB & 000-DB guitars for those who want the sound without the bulk. Better suited for traveling musicians IMO. American made of course!

@BaktaBak3 Жыл бұрын

Love satin guitars .

@SingSurfStrum Жыл бұрын

That Satin sounds like the truth.

@jshu1625 11 ай бұрын

I am all in on the satin ...now I just got to hope they do this in a 000 body and then the waiting will be over, and the buying can commence!!!!

@powbobs 3 ай бұрын

The 000-17S has a satin finish.

@mickymillersson4376 Жыл бұрын

I like Martins but I prefer the Gibson sunburst.

@powbobs 3 ай бұрын

Especially the really dark one like on my Custom Shop 12 fret Southern Jumbo.

@lilycat1694 Жыл бұрын

I would spend the extra $ for the D-18 Standard.

@charlesbolton8471 Жыл бұрын

You mean the “Gloss” D-18 Standard. All of the satin models (sunburst, natural, or Street Legend) are also part of the “Standard” series.

@lilycat1694 Жыл бұрын

@@charlesbolton8471 yes!

@leerumbley Жыл бұрын

This guy!! Not only is he an amazing guitarist, but has a PhD in molecular biology and is a lawyer. Watching him makes me feel like I've just thrown my whole life away!

@jeffhildreth9244 Жыл бұрын

Doc Watson did well without the shingles.

@AndreRMeyer Жыл бұрын

@leerumbley fool for a day, Quinton King for a lifetime. Greetings from the sunny climes of Basle, Switerland

@multipipi1234 11 ай бұрын

Nope...you haven't thrown your life away. He shouldn't have paid so much time studying and done a bit more playing.

@OpenDGuitar Жыл бұрын

The satin finish seems like Martin jumping on the retro mail-order style so popular right now. From a builder’s standpoint - less cost to production.

@powbobs 3 ай бұрын

Jumping on? The 17 series has entered the chat. And they cost less because of that lower cost of production, so what’s your point.

@ProfessorJM1 Жыл бұрын

OKAY OKAY, send me both and I’ll get back to you, once my investigation is complete 😊

@douglasholdenjr.45 Жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!!!!😂😂🎉🎉

@AndreRMeyer Жыл бұрын

D-King for Resident ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@jazzlehazzle Жыл бұрын

To my ear, the Standard sounds prettier, with better separation of notes but still somehow more overtones, and sweeter. The Satin is definitely more open, but I hear it as a woofier, muddier growl that's more dominated by the fundamental. A great blues or cowboy strummer for sure.

@BaktaBak3 Жыл бұрын

Why did Martin discontinue the Whiskey Sunset 00 14 fret guitars ????? And ....the 00-16 E Grenadillo ????? And the 00-DB Jeff Tweedy ?????? And the 00-18V ?????? And the CEO- 9 ???All they offer now ( for the most part ) are 000 & Dred's ???

@paulboden7850 7 ай бұрын

At least they still build the 00 ceo7

@powbobs 3 ай бұрын

@@paulboden7850 Which is the best CEO model ever.

@paulboden7850 3 ай бұрын

@@powbobs Some are next to impossible to find, but the fact that the ceo 7 is still being built tells you something. Adirondack spruce and mahogany make this 00 outstanding.

@powbobs 3 ай бұрын

@@paulboden7850 It sounds much bigger than it is.

@meljames52 Жыл бұрын

Play the first minute at half speed!..... it's funny...lol

@rjrguitar Жыл бұрын

Love the tone of the D-18 satin. Put ebony (or bone) bridge pins on it and let it sit with a ToneRite for a couple/few hundred hours, and scare the Living Hell out of EVERYBODY, especially all of the gloss-Martin owners.

@davelips 6 ай бұрын

Satin sounds like an older guitar.. if they sold one, I would love to have a standard D18 with a flat finish. The original bright colored spruce is just gorgeous

@powbobs 3 ай бұрын

They’re available in the amber burst and natural satin finish.

@lapidarydave Жыл бұрын

i called martin in PA they said not only is the distressed guitar a image on the top so is the ambertone :( i was hoping the ambertone was a sprayed finish but it’s essentially a sticker

@powbobs 3 ай бұрын

It’s not a sticker in any sense of the word.

@jcradical2520 10 ай бұрын

I like satin, but that drastic burst looks like it belongs on a low end epiphone.

@stevebernard221 Жыл бұрын

D-18 standard sounds like a D-18, the D-18 satin sounds a little more brighter to me....kinda like (but not as bad as) a Taylor.

@richardlucascronley5128 Жыл бұрын

I really worry about these satin guitars just not sounding good over the years.. they’re borderline too airy and ‘spread out’ ‘unfocused’ already.. what’s gonna happen when the top dries out (probably rapidly without finish) and it begins aging.

@lighthouse7i 6 ай бұрын

I'm no expert but I would think as long as you're keeping the humidity between 45-60% they shouldn't dry out. Martin also sells the Satin cleaning/conditioning wipes I use on my 000-15SM every other month which does a good job.

@powbobs 3 ай бұрын

Martins from the 50’s sound amazing. These will be fine.

@multipipi1234 9 ай бұрын

Merlot anyone.

@sooparticular Жыл бұрын

original all the way ! the gloss sounds like a refined guitar the satin sounds like a tiny BANJO!!!!!

@powbobs 3 ай бұрын

Get your ears checked.

@WScott-gd2mj 4 ай бұрын

will quickly be a collector's item...because that "sunburst" is so ugly

@powbobs 3 ай бұрын

Stores are selling them as soon as they receive them.

@truthof7382 Жыл бұрын

Not a fan of the overly open sounding satin guitars.

@sailor5026 6 ай бұрын

…and wash your hands before you pick up the guitar.

@powbobs 3 ай бұрын

As you always should.

@ioodyssey3740 4 ай бұрын

Yeah but two standard D18s will sound that much different because Wood. That finish is horrid looking... like otr stain... wtf

@ManchurianCounterweight Жыл бұрын

Man, I was on the fence about the satins (and I generally do not mind a satin finish, one of my guitars is a Martin Special 16 with satin BnS), but that Sunburst sounded huge and killer. In all the reviews, the satins sounded huge and killer.

@LegsON Жыл бұрын

Satin guitars always do!

@johnwashburn3793 Жыл бұрын

Can I get an "AMEN" Yes indeed.

@Joe_Montfort Жыл бұрын

Same here, was on the fence but think I’m sold on these now.

@multipipi1234 3 ай бұрын

What are you talking about....

@ManchurianCounterweight Жыл бұрын

Paul, you get KZfaq silver wall trophy when you reach 100k - YT should have sent you one by now, like I think it's automatic?