Martin 000-18 Early '50s Sunburst
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $2,360 — $3,265
The modern 000-18 can be traced to 1934 when Martin altered the model from a 12- to 14-fret design. The 000-18 has remained in production ever since as one of Martin's most popular Auditorium-sized guitars. Like all 18-style Martins, the 000-18 uses a Mahogany body which, combined with its small body-size, makes it a great finger-picking guitar. Sunburst examples are much rarer than natural finish Martins.
Years of Production: 1934 - present
Wood Composition: Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Tortoiseshell pickguard, unbound fingerboard, 14-frets (clear of body)
Notable Players: Norman Blake, Woody Guthrie
Note: Pictured example is from 1950.
