The Martin 000-18 Standard Auditorium acoustic guitar is a testament to Martin's legacy of crafting exceptional acoustic instruments. This guitar seamlessly blends vintage inspiration with modern enhancements, delivering a balanced and articulate tone that's perfect for singer-songwriters and acoustic soloists. With its solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, the 000-18 captures the rich, resonant sound of classic Martins, while its comfortable neck and modern appointments ensure effortless playability.

Solid Tonewoods Deliver Legendary Martin Sound

The 000-18's all-solid wood construction, featuring a Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, provides the resonant, complex tone that Martin Guitars are known for. The spruce top offers a punchy attack with bell-like chime, while the mahogany body adds depth, warmth, and sustain. Together, these premium tonewoods produce a vintage-inspired voice that cuts through mixes with articulate clarity and projection.

 Short Scale Neck and Modified Profile for Effortless Playability

Martin designed the 000-18's neck for comfort and precision. At 24.9", the short scale length reduces string tension for easy fretting, while the modified low-oval profile with Performing Artist taper provides an ergonomic shape for all playing styles. The 1.75" nut width and 2-3/16" string spacing strike a balance between space for complex chords and nimble single-note runs.

 Golden Era Bracing and Modern Enhancements

This Martin acoustic guitar features Golden Era (GE) bracing, a key innovation that enhances the guitar's sustain and gives it a more vintage, "breathy" tone. This bracing pattern, inspired by Martin's historic designs, allows the guitar's tone to blossom with exceptional clarity and resonance. The 000-18 also includes modern playability enhancements such as a thinner fingerboard with a comfort bevel edge, ensuring a comfortable and effortless playing experience.

 Timeless Details and Premium Appointments

From the distressed sunburst finish to the vintage logo on the headstock, the 000-18 exudes classic Martin charm. Tortoise binding edges the solid mahogany body in retro flair, while open-geared tuners with butterbean knobs offer a traditional look with smooth tuning action. An included hardshell case protects this heirloom-quality instrument so you can enjoy its tone and style for generations.

Features

• Auditorium acoustic guitar with a vintage-inspired design
• Solid Sitka spruce top for a bright and articulate tone
• Solid mahogany back and sides for warmth and balance
• GE modified low oval neck profile with High-Performance taper for comfortable playability
• Ebony fingerboard and bridge for a smooth feel and excellent articulation
• Bone nut and saddle for enhanced sustain and resonance
• Scalloped X-bracing for optimal tone and projection
• Style 18 appointments, including black binding and abalone inlays
• Plek'd frets for precise intonation and optimal playability
• Includes hardshell case

Body

• Body Size: 000-14 Fret
• Top Wood: Spruce
• Top Color: Aging Toner
• Back and Sides: Mahogany
• Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany 
• Binding: Black
• Bracing Pattern: X Brace
• Bracing Shape: GE-Scalloped
• Bracing Size: 1/4"
• Brace Material: Spruce
• Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
• Finish Top: Gloss
• Back and Side Finish: Gloss
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
• Bridge String Spacing: 2-5/32"
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Saddle Radius: 16"

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
• Neck Color: Dark Mahogany 
• Nut Material: Bone
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18 
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-3/4"
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/8"
• Side Dots: White
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
• Finish Neck: Satin
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Scale Length: 24.9"

Electronics

• Electronics: None

Hardware

• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
• Bridge Pin Material: Ebony
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Endpiece: Black

Other

• Number of Strings: 6
• Pleked: Yes
• Case: Hardshell
• Left-handed availability: Yes
• Recommended strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light (MA540T) 

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