Had both including other Martins and Gibsons and it turned out after years of messing around that I'm a Gibson guy. That's what I started with way back when and came back to. Currently have an old J-45 and LG-2 and a RI AJ.
IMO the Gibsons emphasize warmth/blending of tone a bit more than the Martins which emphasize fundamentals, but those are just words. It really comes down to the tone & vibe that grabs you. The D-18 and J-45 are both great guitars.
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