The Martin 000-18 features a magnificent combination of tonewoods that produce the most glorious resonance and clarity whilst Martins innovative craftsmanship ensures the utmost playability. Prepare to project music that will encapsulate anyone who hears. The spruce top provides a clear and versatile tone and the mahogany back and sides enhance it with wonderful warmth. Every single note will be sure to shine beautifully with the 000-18. Slide along the frets with ease the specially designed Martin neck ensures you can play without hindrance whatever your style. And the auditorium size will make your playing experience even more comfortable as well as producing a powerful tone. Perfect for guitarists of all levels and genres the Martin 000-18 will thrive in any environment and its premium quality guarantees a lifetime of thrilling gigs.
Beautiful shape exquisite sound Crafted in a beautiful auditorium shape the 000-18 produces the most magnificent sound that is enriched with stunning clarity rich lows and glistening highs. This wonderful guitar body is highly desired for its balanced all-rounded tone that makes it superbly versatile. Its definition across the whole frequency spectrum makes it well suited for writing recording and performing purposes as well as a range of techniques and genres. Such an adaptable full-bodied sound also makes the 000-18 the perfect instrument to take with you on the road as it will meet every demand of busy touring life. For a tone that has power and warmth there is no better wood than mahogany. Showcased on the back and sides mahogany encompasses punchy sonic attributes that team well with its gorgeous tonal resonance brought by emphasis of midrange frequencies. It grows tighter and more focused as it matures meaning your guitar will only get more beautiful with age. And it begs the colourful overtones that the glorious spruce top provides. Spruce offers a versatile and balanced sound that lends itself to a range of playing styles whilst its broad dynamic range ensures you always make an impact. Prepare for glistening articulation and immerse yourself in a truly magical playing experience. Smooth flawless fretting Practice for hours and hours on the sleek select hardwood neck. It has been fashioned in a modern high performance shape that enhances playability. Featuring a low oval profile performing artist taper and 16″ string spacing you will be able to play with sublime comfort. And attached on top is a stunning ebony fretboard. Not only does it look striking but it also brings a wealth of characteristics that will enhance your playing experience even more. Ebonys naturally high oil content gives it a smooth and fast finish lending itself to quick and immaculate fretting techniques. Its high level of durability also means it can handle the frequent attack of your fingertips without wearing away. Whether it’s a simple guitar practice session at home or a sold-out gig with an awestruck crowd the ebony fretboard promises to thrive and deliver. Ebony also provides some truly exciting sonic capabilities. It is an extremely responsive tonewood that offers a beautifully bright sound making it a gorgeous accompaniment to rosewood and spruce. Project your music with purpose and brilliant volume ebonys snappy and crisp attack ensures that every single note cuts through the mix astonishingly well leaving nothing unheard. This exquisite sound produced by a high-quality tonewood is exactly what acoustic players look for. Incredible stability In order to deliver an exceptional clear tone and sustain a comfortable playing experience it is important to have a sturdy and durable structure. The 000-18 provides the utmost stability from the inside. Within the spruce and mahogany body there is scalloped X-bracing which offers robustness and resonance. The scalloped shape of the bracing means parts have been scooped out allowing the spruce top to vibrate freely and this results in a more dynamic sound that retains structural reliability. Scalloped bracing is an enticing feature particularly on Martin guitars as it takes us back to their “Golden Era” when all their steel-string guitars featured this sturdy and resonant brace shape. Such instruments are still held with such high regard now and so you can trust that the 000-18 has been constructed with history experience and an abundance of knowledge behind it. The benefits of such an innovative brace do not stop there. An X-bracing pattern offers an exceptionally sturdy structure that accommodates high-tension steel strings. Tune up and play without worrying about any potential guitar body tragedies X-bracing is strong enough to withstand any amount of pressure. Sublime vintage-inspired design The Martin 000-18 is finished with a gorgeous pre-war era aesthetic by including features such as tortoise binding and pickguard an old style 18 multi-stripe rosette and matching old style 18 fingerboard dot markers. These subtle details combine this guitars modernised tone and playability with a classic-vintage look resulting a sensational instrument. Martins world-renowned excellence Living up to their reputation of pure innovation and superior craftmanship Martins manufacturing process ensures that every single aspect of the 000-18 is absolutely perfect in both sound aesthetic and playability. The Plek Pro a computer controlled device used for precise fingerboard dressing and quality control scans and dresses the guitar under actual playing conditions. It ensures that the fretwork is pristine and it raises the overall quality of the instrument meaning you can be sure that youre investing in a guitar that has been crafted with premium materials a wealth of expertise and that iconic Martin tone. Specifications Product Code: 000-18Body & Bridge Model: 000-18 Body Shape: Auditorium Top Material: Spruce Top Design Feature: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe Brace Shape: X Brace Scalloped Brace Material:Spruce Back & Side Material: Genuine Mahogany Binding: Tortoise Nut Material: Bone Top Back & Side Finish: Gloss Top Colour: Aging Toner Bridge: EbonyNeck & Fingerboard Neck Material: Select Hardwood Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Fingerboard Material: Ebony Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret Neck Finish: Satin Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18 Number of Frets: 20Hardware Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear Knob: Butterbean Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern Case: Ply HardshellPlease note: Martin do not ship their guitars with the strap button installed on the bottom of the guitar. They do this to avoid any impact cracks that may occur during shipping. You can find your strap button inside the case compartment.
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