Description
With a rich history beginning shortly after the turn of the century in 1911, it's no wonder why the Martin 000-18 has become known as a timeless classic. As it stands, it is also one of the most affordable guitars in the Standard Series (barring the D-18 w/ High Performance Neck). Built on the foundation of great sounding guitars that Martin has been developing for over 100 years, the 000-18's pairing of integrity and tone position it near the top of the acoustic list in terms of value. This model boasts some tried and true design aspects that will likely never change and a few modern improvements to insure your guitar will last a lifetime. This is a classic sounding Martin with excellent note definition and a very clear midrange. While its thinner body profile provides comfortable playing, its shorter scale (24.9") has a slightly softer string action that lends credence to more articulate techniques like fingerstyle but also creates ample projection and stability for strumming. This is a brand new guitar that ships with a 600 series molded hard case and limited lifetime warranty. Please feel free to give us a call toll free or live chat with us if you have any questions about this exceptional instrument.
About the Standard Series:
The Standard Series is really the foundation of the entire line of Martin guitars. Historically, every instrument that is built today has evolved, in some degree, from these classic Martin designs. Standard Series guitars feature solid wood top, back and sides, polished gloss finish and hand-fit dovetail neck attachment.
Specs
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Finish Top: Gloss
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Scale Length: 24.9"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Top Material: Spruce
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
Top Color: Aging Toner
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Binding: Black
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius: 16"
Brace Material: Spruce
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Brace Size: 1/4"
Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18
Heelcap: Ebony
Endpiece: Faux Tortoise
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Finish Neck: Satin
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Knob: Butterbean
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Case: Ply Hardshell
Pleked: True
SKU: 00018
