I suppose if the 000-18GE is not a choice (because that is what I chose), I would say D-18. D-35's have always sounded too muddy to me, and I don't like the 3 piece back.
But for me, the D-18 is the quintessential Martin. In an ideal world you would want a D-18 and D or HD-28, but if you could only have one the D-18 would fit all my needs. They are canons, and if you play any manner of bluegrass or country they are almost completely required.
Lastly, the standard D-18 is a hell of a value.
Any ideal guitar collection I can think of includes the D-18 and I will pick one up at some point. I thinking something along the lines of 000-18GE, D-18, J45, and a Santa Cruz 1929 00.
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My Therapy:
Martin 000-18GE 1937 Sunburst MFG
Martin 000-15
Kevin Enoch Tradesman Open Back Banjo
Collings MT2-O Honey Amber
Royce Burt #560 5-String Fiddle
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