Martin 00-18 1929 Natural
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $4,500 — $5,500
As part of the Martin 18 series, the 00-18 used Mahogany for its back and sides (though examples from prior to 1917 used Rosewood). Like other orchestra or auditorium-sized Martins, the 00-18 is considered an excellent finger-style guitar. All 00-sized Martins from prior to 1934 had 12-frets clear of the body.
Years of Production: 1898 - 1995
Wood Composition: Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top, Mahogany neck, Ebony fingerboard
Design Elements: Unbound fingerboard, 12-frets (clear of body), 9-ring soundhole rosette, small dot inlays, square bridge
Notable Players: Steve Howe, John Mellencamp, Elizabeth Cotten