Jeremy, this is my most favorite video sine finding your channel and joining the “music making family” you’ve help grow here. You’re always telling us thank you, but respectfully I’d like to thank YOU. Thank you for helping me personally become one with my music again. There are times in all our lives, musically where we get bored, or burnt out. People like you ignite that fire in us and help us find our tone again. We love ya man!

Love the way you connect with your perfect guitar. Conviction and clarity! 👍

My D-18 that I bought this year is my favorite guitar I’ve ever owned.

Congrats on your D18! I’m glad the views helped. Your videos truly have inspired and helped many find their dream guitars.

Thanks Jeremy! I appreciate your delivery of passion, expertise, and humility. Cheers!

Jeremy, what a great video. Thanks for showing your love of all things D18! Really enjoyed this one. Love the new songs you played as well, especially the Smashing Pumpkins!

Awesome video, and perfect timing for me. I just bought a brand new 2023 D-18 Standard model this past weekend, and I am just beside myself with joy. This is my dream guitar and I can't believe I have one now. Your videos explaining the differences in the eras have been extremely helpful.

Wow! Great edit man! And nice to have the chance to play all those beauties🤩

I love d-18's, Great video!

Bought a 2019 D18 new back in September of 2019. Out of the several acoustics I’ve owned, it’s one of my favorites. Quintessential Martin that every serious player should own. Very good video Jeremy!

My 2019 D-18 is by far my favorite guitar in the whole world. My 2023 D-28 Satin close behind it. But man, I love your videos. You’re such a good dude. Appreciate your humility and care.

Beautiful guitar brother, you deserve it ❤

Just received my 2023 D-18 Standard from Sweetwater about 3 weeks ago. I was playing it a lot last night and realized that I’ve FINALLY found the guitar that matches the sound in my head (I hope that makes sense). I’ve had several 300 and 500 series Taylors, a Gibson J15, J35, and several Eastman acoustics. But this D18 should have been the first step. It’s going to be passed down in my family for sure.

@nige99

5 ай бұрын

Love your comment 😊

The Authentic is my favorite. Looks like you’ve got that life-long friend there. Congrats Jeremy and thanks for making these videos.

@arniebaird7852

9 ай бұрын

Although every clip is recoded differently, the 1937 seems to sounds best.

Amazing video. Jeremy. This was well presented. Fun to revisit some of the Martin Guitars you’ve played and get to see the special ones you own now. I always enjoy the world/brand history lessons that get interjected along the way. Thanks so much for always making great content! P.S. At. 0:53, I thought a teeny splash of chocolate syrup got on my phone screen. Kept trying to wipe it off to no avail. Took a good few moments to realize that spot was a giant pick on your leg! 😂😂😂

@JeremySheppard

9 ай бұрын

😂😆😆

I have a 2021 D 18 and it sounds fantastic.

Im looking to buy a 1966 D-18 this year. Great video!

Just bought mine yesterday i am in LOVE ❤❤❤ CANT WAIT to put a set of john pearse

Your new personal guitar is very special, as you know. Mine is an 'o5 D-18GE, (1934)so Adirondack top and 1 3/4" nut. It's special enough for me and scratches that itch just fine. Have a great week.

The way I always believed a Dread should look and sound. Beautiful. Thanks Jeremy.

This is were its at…… love your passion

Didn’t know about the rounding of the headstock. Just worn machinery. Thought it was by design. Thanks for the info. Always enjoy your videos. That 37 is awesome. Boy what a sound. Almost sounds like you’re doing some Iron and Wine there🤔

I have a 1975 D18. Its incredible.

I bought a D18 (w/ case) in 1968 for $300. I still play it to this day. Treat yourself to a great guitar. Get a D18.

@aidanhobgood5133

7 ай бұрын

What about the fact that they’re many many thousands of dollars in this day and age? Back in 1968 when I was -28 years old I wasn’t thinking about it I guess 😅 $300 is a great price. Even my dad who wasn’t born till 73 is kicking himself not buying one when he was a sperm. $300CAD in 1968 is equivalent to about $2650 now. I’ve seen your guitar for sale (same year) for $10k or more. But don’t worry I’ll find a way to treat myself 😎

@G_Demolished

6 ай бұрын

@@aidanhobgood5133D18 standard is now $2800, so not much higher accounting for inflation.

Thanks, Jeremy. Loving my A Loprinzi LM-15! A new surprise is the Eastman E22SS-V-sb walnut back and sides with Adirondack top and Vintage varnish. My only issue is I keep having to change strings because I play it a great deal. Thanks. Jeremy

i also love Martin D-18 ,wonder guitar

My friend Dan owns Norman Blake’s 1930s D18. I have alway been an old Gibson guy, but that one absolutely rocked my world!

Dang that box guitar sounds really good!

Amezing video Jeremy. And amazing presentation, God bless you and being grow up to your life. Have you review 1935 Martin D18

I just bought my dream guitar. A 2019 D18 with a sunburst finish! I would still like to own a J45 at some point

my 2019 D-18 is my pride and joy - came straight off the Martin factory line into my hands and never touched a music store, thanks to my wife who got it as a wedding gift. I play it out regularly and it's my main squeeze as a solo performer...

Bought a 2012 short scale... frankly I'm astonished by it's tone... incredibly smooth even sound. May sound even better than a friends 1962 D28. Has the open tuners and a curiously darker seasoned looking top.

I get it. I was lucky enough to have bought a Gibson J50 in 1971. Still have it so the mahogany guitar is covered well and has aged nicely with lots of finish checking from Midwest and Alaska winters. It has had a refret and new bridge but has otherwise fared well for 50+ years. My dream was always a D35 and a D12-28. In the last 5 years I have been lucky enough to acquire both. They are lifetime keepers but I am doing my darnndest to wear them out before I die. They hang on the wall and are played daily, no case queens in my music room. As a result the indirect light in the bright sunny south is bringing out all the color if the newer wood beautifully. I believe a ghost-white guitar top has no life. The top on the J50 is almost orange with aging of the wood and lacquer.

that one from 1955 rings like a bell ❤🎉

My 69 18 with Fishman Matrix Infinity is my go to gigging guitar as of late.

Picked up a Custom Shop Martin (in D18 style) w/Adi top and Hog b/s. By far the best guitar I've ever owned/played. I've owned Bourgeois, Huss & Dalton, Collings, Gibson, Taylor and many others, but this CS Martin just takes the cake. Ended up selling all of the others (except a J40; need at least one Rosewood/pearly Martin lol) once I got the CS. Buy once, cry once; it'll save you a TON of money in the long run 😂

Thank you for the video. I recently got a 2023 D18 and it’s the best guitar for me. Of course when I made the purchase at the local guitar store, they didn’t have the Authentic in stock for me to compare. What’s the difference in sound between the two models in your opinion? Thanks!

Hello Jeremy, I absolutely love the Martin D-18. I owned a 2016, but unfortunately sold it to make ends meet at the time. I recently purchased a near perfect 1997 DM and I have to say, it sounds pretty darn good. What are your thoughts on this model? Thanks!

That 1941 d-18 killer!

Really great video , I’ve recently bought and sold a few and I did ok. I am also interested in add a d-18 to my collection. I saw you put up a course at the end of. I could not find it. Can you help me to find that link? Thx

The Santa Cruz does it for me tbh. The others are amazing too though. It’s great that we all like the different special something

that 41 so crispy

that 1937 authentic has to be the best D18 ever. I have tried the reimagined twice at my local store, and can't get it out of my head as it's really outstanding. the only reason I haven't bought it yet is the neck feels too slim for me. how do you feel about the huge 1937 neck? especially the V toward the body? thanks

Hi Jeremy, What kind of strings do you have on your D-18? It sounds great!

I always like how conversational and casual your videos are. I'm sure you have outlines or scripts or something but you're not reading a teleprompter or constantly checking your notes or making jump cuts for corrections.

I thought I would buy the D18 but walked out with the 28! I will have both at some point.

that boxwood guiter makes me think of a giant cigar box guitar.

Gibson Hummingbird(2014),Gibson J200(2012),Martin HD28V(2002), MartinD28(1973) .....And the winner is..the D18(2018)!Thanks for your videos once again,Regards from Ireland

Hello, I am looking for a used D-18 lefthanded in condition

What are each of these songs used to demo the D18s?

How big of a difference do you hear between a really good D16 and a D18?

Every time Jeremy plays a D 18, an angel gets his wings.

I like my 71 D18- the best. My 2012 is good to but a loud guitar.

Great episode! What do you think about the D28 from 2005-2012?

@JeremySheppard

9 ай бұрын

They're okay, since filming this I bought a 2008 HD-28. The pickguard is the cheesiest part. Grovers are cool.

Curious as to what wood is being used for the 2023 bridge plate. Did Martin return to maple for the reimagined D18?

@JeremySheppard

9 ай бұрын

Yes. They returned to maple bridge plates in 85, I believe.

I'm not sure id be here today if I started playing guitar during my partner's labour 😂 love the d18 though and your videos

@JeremySheppard

9 ай бұрын

😂 different strokes for sure.

@Jeremy Sheppard Are you in Open D tuning on most of this video? Your playing sounds absolutely gorgeous.

@JeremySheppard

4 ай бұрын

DADGAD and standard.

My favorite tone was the 1955 played by that Adonis ..did you hire Fabio for that shot?

The 37 wins but of course they are not played with the same set ups and location. However the 18 is my favorite working man's Martin and the loudest guitar I've ever heard was a 50s something D-18. It was a banjo sledge hammer.

I love how martins play but the best sounding and playing guitar I've ever experienced was a 70s guild grand auditorium or at least a big body.i don't recall exactly.. low, booming great sounding across the board crisp clear and unreal sustain. My wife was given a 1974 Gibson j45 by her uncle who bought it after he returned from Vietnam.. she was born in 74 so he gifted it to her as a 10yr old.. sweet story but i was not impressed by it.. but i don't like the feel of Les Paul's either..sgs are great feeling

just canceled my purchase of an 03 based on this video. lol Gonna get a 2023

I would be shocked if you bought that dream d18 of yours new. Did you?

❤

the 1955 was the best to me. i have one from 1972 that sounds alot like it. bought it new in72 when I was 21 yrs old for $300.00

Of all the things I expected to hear when I clicked on this video, the intro to Wedding Dress was not one of them. 😂

@JeremySheppard

Ай бұрын

Right!?

Okay Jeremy. How much time did you spend on that thumbnail?

@JeremySheppard

9 ай бұрын

😂 not as long as I'd feared but I'm still not great with Photoshop/canva.

?? Does Martin make the D-18 you talk about in an aged version?

@davidharder7512

3 ай бұрын

Maybe the correct way to ask is, does Martin make a D18 aged with a truss rod? Not a 30’s version.

@JeremySheppard

3 ай бұрын

Yes. That is a new D-18 that's made to look aged like that. It's the D-18 1938 Authentic Aged with VTS

@davidharder7512

3 ай бұрын

But it wouldn’t have a trussrod, is that correct? Apologies that I forgot to mention that part within my question.

@JeremySheppard

3 ай бұрын

The authentics have truss rods. They are non-adjustable.

Work on streetlights a bit more. Easy. It’s travis picked. Love your channel

@JeremySheppard

9 ай бұрын

That clip of me playing it is from 7 years ago, I was super nervous to be in front of a camera and played very fast.

You’re welcome

The Authentic is the clear winner.

More power to you, but I don't know how you don't feel guilty owning so many HIGH end guitars. I feel guilty for owning 4 six-string acoustics (none of which compares to your best) to the point I feel compelled to sell my Taylor. I guess it's the "collector gene" in you which I can respect. But for me, when I start owning so many some don't get played I hear "while my guitar gently weeps" in my head and decide to offload it to someone who'll preferably make it their #1. Or at least play the hell out of it. Congrats on having sooooo many fine guitars

@JeremySheppard

26 күн бұрын

Please go watch my video "Enough is enough"

@ikigai47

26 күн бұрын

@@JeremySheppard - Thanks, enjoyed it. Wise words.

That2023 model I played it before you got it

@JeremySheppard

9 ай бұрын

At the factory? 🧐

Personally I don't like the 'ageing toner' - it looks like painted yellow rather than naturally aged spruce - I owned a secondhand D-18 from 2017 with this finish for a while. The binding on the back had also come adrift - something which occurred on quite a few Martins at that time from what I read. Very poor - a company founded in 1833 can't stick the binding on properly! Lest you think I've a 'downer' on Martins - over the years I've owned five D-18s and six D-28s.

Didn't they make D18s in the 1930s?

@JeremySheppard

3 ай бұрын

They did, 1934 I think is the first one?

See , what did I tell you ? Peace ✌

And you DIDN'T name your first born MARTIN D-18 SHEPPARD????

The ‘41 wins.

Very nice review, BUT! I think you’re all wet about the late 90’s and early 2000’s D-18’s. I played some very good regular D-18’s, and there were various versions of it made that were fantastic. I have s 2001 D-18 Golden Era that is easily on of the best D-18’s I’ve owned. Everyone I know loves this guitar. It sounds like a very old guitar. It is my lifetime guitar. I haven’t played an Authentic that I think is better, but i’m sure there are some out there. Mine is very warm for s D-18 but the trebles are fat and bright without any jangliness. Everything is just fat and it pops. This guitar is ugly because it has been around. It needs a new bridge, some crack repair, and a refret of the lower frets,, maybe more. I know people become biased and tend to be delusional about their guitars (probably a good thing to be satisfied). But many people have commented on my guitar to me. I had a friend and bandmate with a 1941 D-18. He loved may guitar and said it was equal to his in tone and volume. Mine is a lttle sweeter. It’s hard to describe. Anyway, I loved hearing them. I played a new one the other day that I thought was a very nice D-28. I almost bought it.

@6trak

12 күн бұрын

Correct. It was right around the turn of the century that Martin began to rediscover what made the old pre-war guitars so great. The GE's with the "signed label" are incredible and several cuts above the standard D-18s in every way. They were the first stab at the "Authentic Series" idea - recreate what was great about the originals. Everything they did was right - they just didn't go quite as far as they do now with Authentics. You play a GE guitar now that they're a couple decades old and wow - they're incredible. Don't be fooled by the "special edition" paper label. The lightness, scalloping, forward shifting, nut size and neck shape size all work together to get 95% of the way back to the old days.

Enjoyed till the square " joke " won't share now

@JeremySheppard

8 ай бұрын

😂 whoops