Martin 000-18 - USA 2023

The Martin 000-18 is a storied model that has been a cornerstone of Martin’s lineup for over a century. First introduced in the early 1900s, the 000 body style offered a compact alternative to the larger dreadnoughts, with a focus on tonal balance and versatility. The 18 designation signifies the use of mahogany for the back and sides, giving the guitar a distinctively warm, woody sound. Over the decades, the 000-18 has been cherished by players across genres, especially fingerstyle guitarists and singer-songwriters, for its focused, articulate tone and comfortable Auditorium-sized body.

The 2023 Martin 000-18 stays true to its heritage while incorporating modern refinements. It features a Sitka spruce top paired with genuine mahogany back and sides, creating a tonal profile with clear mids, tight lows, and a sweet, airy high end. The guitar's short 24.9” scale length and modified low oval neck with a high-performance taper offer exceptional playability, making it equally suited for delicate fingerpicking or dynamic strumming. Scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and sustain, while understated appointments like black binding and an old-style script logo on the headstock give it timeless charm.

This particular 000-18 is in excellent, near-new condition, with minimal signs of use and flawless functionality. Whether you're a seasoned player or a collector seeking a versatile and historically significant instrument, this 000-18 is a superb choice.

Comes in Martin original HSC.

Features:

Action at 1st fret: 0.5mm

Action at 12th fret: 2.25mm

Neck depth at 1st fret: 20.73mm

Nut Width: 44.4mm

12 fret width: 54.15mm

Weight: 1.68kg / 3.71lb

Top wood: Sitka spruce

Body wood: Genuine mahogany

Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing

Scale length: 24.9 inches

Neck profile: Modified low oval with high-performance taper

Fingerboard: Ebony

Bridge: Ebony

Nut width: 1 3/4 inches

String spacing at bridge: 2 5/32 inches

Finish: Gloss body with satin-finished neck

Binding: Black

Pickguard: Tortoise-pattern

Headstock logo: Old-style script Martin logo

Case: Martin OHSC