Description

Martin 000-18 – Natural with Aging Toner

The Martin 000-18 is a timeless acoustic guitar that effortlessly blends classic aesthetics with modern playability. This Auditorium-style instrument is a dream for fingerstyle players and strummers alike, offering a balanced and articulate voice that’s perfect for intimate performances or cutting through a full band mix. Its carefully chosen tonewoods are the heart of its captivating sound. A solid spruce top provides a wide tonal range with excellent projection and note definition, while the solid mahogany back and sides add a warm, rich character and a punchy midrange. As the guitar ages, the tone of these solid woods will only deepen and mature, making this a true heirloom instrument.

This guitar’s design is steeped in tradition, harking back to Martin’s “Golden Era”. The vintage-inspired style and meticulously crafted details, from the dovetail neck joint to the scalloped X-bracing, all work together to create a potent and authentic acoustic voice. While many famous singer-songwriters have relied on the Martin 000 body size for its comfort and balanced sound, this guitar is for any musician seeking a classic feel and a sound that will inspire for years to come.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Highlights

• A classic combination of solid spruce and mahogany for a balanced, rich, and responsive tone.

• Vintage-inspired details like a gloss body finish and open-gear tuners for a timeless aesthetic.

• The comfortable Auditorium body shape offers a focused tone that complements any playing style.

• A smooth, low-oval neck profile with a satin finish provides effortless playability.

• The dovetail neck joint and scalloped X-bracing ensure a stable build with impressive sustain and resonance.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Solid Mahogany

• Top Wood: Solid Spruce

• Neck Wood: Select Hardwood

• Left/Right Handed: Right-handed (Left-handed available)

• Fretboard Wood: Ebony

• Scale Length: 24.9″

• Fretboard Radius: 16″

• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Old Style 18

• Neck Profile: GE Modified Low Oval with Performing Artist Taper

• Finish: Gloss body, Satin neck

• Bridge Material: Ebony

• Nut Material: Bone

• Tuners: Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs

• Electronics: None

• Bridge: Modern belly

• Manufacturer Part Number:

• Depth at 1st Fret: .825″

• Depth at 10th Fret: .920″

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument youll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!