D-18: Dread Under $1200 That Sounds Closest to a Martin D-18
Eastman E10D for a D-18 sound-alike. Also, the Blueridge BR-140A is a good option. Both have Adirondack tops, which really boost the tone, are below your budget and Asian made. It’s actually harder to find a North American equivalent for $1,200 than to find a Chinese made equivalent for under $1,000. Eastman has also released torrefied versions of their E20D-TC line which appear to be excellent. I’d like to get my hands on one locally. Lastly, if you look really hard, you should be able to buy a used D-18 (2012 or later) for a little more than your stated budget.
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