Martin's redesigned for 2014 000-18 offers many of the features found in their pre-war era guitars. Carrying a distinct vintage-inspired design and updated like the D-18 a few years ago the 000-18, which has a beautifully aged Sitka Spruce top, married with mahogany back and sides.
The body is edged with tortoise binding and complemented with a polished finish. The 24.9" short scale model's neck features a modified low oval profile with Performing Artist taper, with a width of 1-3/4" at the nut and 2-3/16" string spacing for easy playability. Nickel open-geared tuners with butterbean knobs are found with a rosewood headplate, which displays a large old style Martin logo.
View Full SpecsModel: 000-18
Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
Side Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Profile w/ Performing Artist Taper
Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length: 24.9''
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
Bridge Style: 1930 Style Belly w/ Drop-In Saddle
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs
Case: 433 Hardshell
