{"product_id":"10y25d18-w-lr-baggs-pickup","title":"Martin D-18 Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural w\/ LR Baggs Anthem","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe D-18 with Stage-Ready Electronics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalk into any bluegrass jam, folk session, or singer-songwriter gig, and you'll find a Martin D-18. It's been that guitar for nearly a century — the one that just sits right in the mix without crowding out vocals or stepping on the bass. This 2025 Standard Series model pairs that classic dreadnought voice with LR Baggs Anthem electronics, so you get the same balanced acoustic tone you'd expect unplugged, plus the ability to plug in and play anywhere without feedback or piezo quack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundation is pure Martin: \u003ccite index=\"1-10\"\u003esolid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides\u003c\/cite\u003e, built with \u003ccite index=\"1-15\"\u003eforward-shifted X-bracing\u003c\/cite\u003e that's been tweaked for the 2025 refresh. \u003ccite index=\"1-10\"\u003eBright trebles, punchy midrange, and exceptional clarity\u003c\/cite\u003e — that's the D-18 sound in three phrases. The LR Baggs Anthem system brings a Tru-Mic microphone and Element pickup together, so when you plug in, you're hearing your guitar amplified, not a pickup trying to fake it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one's for players who need a workhorse that sounds great both on the couch and on stage. Whether you're flatpicking through a bluegrass set, fingerpicking in the studio, or playing an outdoor wedding, the D-18 with Anthem electronics has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSolid Tonewoods and Vintage-Inspired Bracing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"1-10,21-3\"\u003eThe D-18 is handcrafted with a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides\u003c\/cite\u003e, delivering a full and balanced voice that improves with age. Martin uses \u003ccite index=\"1-14,1-15\"\u003eSitka spruce with Golden Era forward-shifted X-bracing\u003c\/cite\u003e, a design borrowed from their Modern Deluxe Series that enhances projection and sustain while keeping the vintage character intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMahogany back and sides give you warmth and focus without the boomy low-end that can make mixing a challenge. The result is a guitar that records beautifully with minimal EQ and cuts through a live mix without fighting for space. \u003ccite index=\"1-9\"\u003eThe dreadnought size delivers bold, projective tone and strong bass\u003c\/cite\u003e — enough power to hold your own in a full band, but still articulate enough for solo work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gloss finish with aging toner gives the guitar a gently vintage look right out of the case, and the faux tortoise pickguard and binding keep the aesthetic classic and understated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLR Baggs Anthem: Microphone Meets Pickup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LR Baggs Anthem system is what makes this guitar stage-ready. Instead of relying solely on an undersaddle piezo (which can sound thin and quacky), \u003ccite index=\"42-11,42-12,42-13\"\u003ethe Anthem combines a Tru-Mic microphone with an Element pickup for clean, clear, dynamic tone\u003c\/cite\u003e. \u003ccite index=\"42-16,42-17\"\u003eThe Tru-Mic uses noise-canceling technology and picks up the vibrations of your entire soundboard\u003c\/cite\u003e, while the Element pickup supports the low frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"42-18,42-19,42-20\"\u003eThe control unit features Volume, Mix, and Phase controls and nestles inside the soundhole for easy access, with no holes cut into the side of the guitar\u003c\/cite\u003e. The Mix control lets you blend between the microphone and pickup to dial in the sound you need for any room or PA system. \u003ccite index=\"42-21\"\u003eYou can blend between the augmented mic and the full-range pickup\u003c\/cite\u003e depending on your playing style and the acoustics of the venue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're running direct to a PA, through an acoustic amp, or into an audio interface for recording, the Anthem delivers natural, feedback-resistant tone that sounds like your guitar — just louder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModern Playability with Vintage Soul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"1-11,21-4\"\u003eThe satin neck features a Golden Era Modified Low Oval profile with high-performance taper and a 25.4\" scale length\u003c\/cite\u003e, offering a comfortable feel for both chord work and lead playing. \u003ccite index=\"21-1\"\u003eThe fingerboard width at the nut is 1 3\/4\"\u003c\/cite\u003e, giving you enough space for fingerstyle work without feeling too wide for barre chords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"1-12,21-5\"\u003eEbony bridge, bridge pins, and fingerboard with abalone dot inlays\u003c\/cite\u003e provide both visual elegance and tonal clarity. The \u003ccite index=\"21-1\"\u003e16\" saddle radius\u003c\/cite\u003e offers a flatter feel that's great for both strumming and single-note lines. Nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs complete the vintage-inspired aesthetic while providing stable, accurate tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 refresh includes updates like a thinner fingerboard with beveled edges and a refined bridge and heel shape, all designed to improve comfort without changing the fundamental character of the guitar. \u003ccite index=\"1-16,21-9\"\u003eEach guitar includes a hardshell case\u003c\/cite\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides for balanced, articulate tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden Era forward-shifted X-bracing for enhanced projection and vintage-inspired sustain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLR Baggs Anthem electronics with Tru-Mic microphone and Element pickup for natural amplified sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoundhole-mounted controls (Volume, Mix, Phase) with no side-mounted jack or preamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDreadnought body size for bold projection and strong bass response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGE Modified Low Oval neck profile with high-performance taper and 25.4\" scale length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony fingerboard, bridge, and bridge pins with 16\" radius and 1 3\/4\" nut width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloss finish with aging toner for a subtly vintage aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs for vintage style and tuning stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e D-18 with LR Baggs Anthem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10Y25D18LRBAGGS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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