Submitted by seattlec2DELETED (see all reviews from this person) on 7/16/2009

Where Purchased: Maurys Music

Year Purchased: 2005
Price Paid: 2500 ($US)

Sound

I looked around at many different guitars before selecting the D-18GE, and I do truly love my guitar. I strum, play some fingerstyle, am getting into bluegrass now--it plays them all!

Sound Rating: 10

Setup

I had to get an adjustment pretty much right away at a local store, the action at the nut was high on a couple of the strings, making a barre chord F way harder to play than it should be (and of course now, it's fine).

Setup Rating: 7

Appearance

No flaws in finish, looks, etc. It's a simple, classic look which I love.

Appearance Rating: 10

Reliability

Rock solid.

Reliability Rating: 10

Customer Service

Lifetime warranty, have had no occasion to use it.

Customer Service: 10

Components

TKL case is very nice, but a small piece of the handle has come unattached, the piece of material covering a metal hoop. The lock on the case doesn't seem too sturdy, the case itself is very sturdy though.

Components Rating: 8

Overall Comments

Overall Rating: 10

Submitted by Guitarplr1975 (see all reviews from this person) on 12/28/2008

Where Purchased: My Favorite Guitars

Year Purchased: 2008
Price Paid: 3400.00 ($US)

Sound

This is my very first NEW guitar and I was concerned about getting a "dud". I asked that the seller (Jon Garon) to pick me a great sounding box and he did. The D-18GE has a great "bright, yet adds just enough "bass" to be heard.

Sound Rating: 10

Setup

The D-18GE came ready to play and setup perfect..No adjustments were needed to make this guitar turn heads. I did change the strings to medium gauge. That eliminated some VERY minor buzzing...

Setup Rating: 10

Appearance

The D-18GE is typical of the Martin quality and appearence. This is a perfect guitar.

Appearance Rating: 10

Reliability

The D-18GE came stock with Waverly tuners and scalloped braces from the 1934 specs. This guitar also came with bone nut and saddle / bridge. This contributes to the great sound.

Reliability Rating: 10

Customer Service

www.myfavoriteguitars.com (MFG) is a great company to deal with. Jon Garon is a guitar player and MFG is the 6th largest Martin dealer in the nation. Jon sell hundreds of Martins world-wide and is a great guy to boot.

Customer Service: 10

Components

All the parts on the guitar are very high quality....

Components Rating: 10

Overall Comments

I love this guitar......I have set my 1951 D-28 aside to pick this guitar.....

Overall Rating: 10