Martin 000-18 acoustic guitar with vintage style
The Martin 000-18 combines a vintage-inspired design with modern playability. This acoustic guitar features an aging-toned Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a gloss natural body that clearly reflects the character of older Martin “Pre-War” models.
That style also shows in the details, including tortoise binding, a rosewood headplate, the large old-style Martin logo, and nickel open-geared tuners with Butterbean knobs. Within the Martin Standard Series, the 000-18 represents the traditional flattop construction the brand has been known for across generations.
Construction and feel of the 000-18
The 000-14 fret body is built with a traditional dovetail neck joint and X-bracing with a scalloped brace shape. This construction follows the classic Martin building method and is paired with all-solid wood.
For your fretting hand, the 24.9 inch short scale feels immediately accessible. The modified Low Oval neck shape, High-Performance Taper, 1 3/4 inch nut width, and 2 5/32 inch string spacing are aimed at easy and comfortable playability, for fingerstyle as well as general acoustic playing.
Practical details and version options
The Martin 000-18 comes strung from the factory with Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 (MA540T) 12-54 strings. Electronics are optional, so you can keep it fully acoustic or choose amplified use if that suits your setup.
The 000-18 is available in both right-handed and left-handed versions. If you want personal advice on a Martin acoustic guitar, Magna Music can help with guidance from staff who play guitar themselves.
