When you choose Moore Guitars, you're not just buying an instrument! 

 You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you.  Our #1 priority is to give you the best purchasing experience on Reverb!

Martin 000-18 Modern Deluxe

Top Wood: Spruce with VTS Back & Side Wood: East Indian Rosewood Weight: 3lbs 11oz/3.7lbs Serial: M3057943

What you see in the pictures is exactly what you’ll get! If anything seems unclear or missing, just send us a message and we will be happy to help.

Looking to trade a guitar? We’re always interested in great used guitars! Drop us a message!

Vintage Soul, Modern Fire

The Martin 000-18 Modern Deluxe is where timeless acoustic tone meets cutting-edge innovation. It's a guitar that feels like a perfectly broken-in vintage instrument from the first strum, yet it's packed with modern features that elevate the playing experience. Martin pairs a VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) Sitka Spruce top with genuine mahogany back and sides, delivering that dry, woody, and incredibly responsive voice that defines the iconic Style 18 sound. But this isn't just a history lesson; this guitar is built for today's player.

The Modern Deluxe Difference

So, what makes it "Modern Deluxe"? It's the details that you feel and hear. The top is supported by VTS Adirondack spruce Golden Era scalloped bracing, which is bonded with natural protein glue, a combination that maximizes resonance and sustain for a truly lively response. Under the hood, a carbon fiber bridge plate and Liquidmetal® bridge pins add a noticeable boost in volume and projection without adding weight. It’s louder, richer, and more dynamic than its predecessors.

Unmatched Playability

From the moment you pick it up, the 000-18 Modern Deluxe just feels *right*. The Vintage Deluxe neck profile has a slight, asymmetrical shape that fits the hand perfectly, while the High-Performance Taper keeps things fast and comfortable all the way up the ebony fingerboard. Add in the gold EVO frets, which are harder and smoother than standard frets—and you have a buttery, effortless playing feel that makes complex chords and single-note runs a joy. This is a guitar that invites you to play for hours.

Elegant Appointments

This guitar is a feast for the eyes, too. The body is bound in East Indian Rosewood, a stunning upgrade that frames the instrument beautifully. The headstock features a stylized script inlay in abalone, a nod to early Martin designs, and the gold open-gear Waverly tuners provide smooth, reliable tuning with a classic look. From the abalone side dots to the Old Style 18 rosette, every detail is thoughtfully executed, making this a true heirloom-quality instrument.

Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:

- Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM! See why musicians trust us! Our top priority is providing you with the best purchasing experience on Reverb.

- We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!

- Flexible financing options! We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!

- 72-Hour Risk-Free Trial! Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!

-Free UPS Ground Shipping (Signature Required)! Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!

- Custom setup! Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.

- In business since 1976! Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.

- Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!

- Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.

You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum! Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal “on the phone” description of this guitar. Thank you for looking at our listing!

Specifications

Top Material: Spruce with VTS

Finish Top: None

Top Color: Clear

Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe

Top Detail: None

Binding: East Indian Rosewood

Bridge Material: Ebony

Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle

Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"

Bridge Pin Material: Liquidmetal®

Bridge Pin Dots: Red Acrylic

Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern

Pickguard Inlay: None

Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe

Saddle: Compensated Bone

Saddle Radius: 16"

Body Size: 000-14 Fret

Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint

Back Material: Genuine Mahogany

Side Material: Genuine Mahogany

Back and Side Finish: Gloss

Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany

Back Detail: None

Side Detail: None

Back Purfling/Strip: Style18

Back Inlay Material: None

Side Inlay Material: None

Bracing Pattern: X Brace

Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped

Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS

Brace Size: 1/4"

Heelcap: East Indian Rosewood

Endpiece: East Indian Rosewood

Endpiece Inlay: None

Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe

Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper

Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany

Neck Color: Dark Mahogany

Finish Neck: Satin

Scale Length: 24.9"

Number of Frets Total: 20

Neck Joins Body At: 14thFret

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''

Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18

Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone

Fingerboard Binding Material: None

Side Dots: Abalone

Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper

Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood

Headplate Logo Style: Stylized Script Inlay

Headplate Binding Material: None

Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear

Knob: Butterbean

Nut Material: Bone

Case: Ply Hardshell

Label: None

Pleked: true

Moore Guitars is proud to be a Preferred/Authorized Dealer for:

• Guitars: Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Gretsch, & Whitfill.
• Amplifiers: Carr, Mesa/Boogie, Friedman, Soldano, & Genzler. 
• Effects:  Strymon, JHS, Sabbadius, MXR, Wampler, Dunlop, Earthquaker Devices, Darkglass.