Martin Guitar Build Overview
The Martin 00-18 Standard is a beautifully balanced small-body acoustic that delivers full, round tone in a highly comfortable package. Built with a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, this guitar produces a warm, focused voice with excellent clarity, strong fundamentals, and a smooth, woody character.
The 00 body size offers an ideal middle ground—larger and fuller than a 0, yet more comfortable and controlled than a dreadnought. It provides impressive projection and balance while maintaining a responsive, intimate feel that excels in fingerstyle, light strumming, and vocal accompaniment.
Featuring Martin’s Modified Low Oval neck profile and a 1 3/4" nut width, the 00-18 delivers a smooth, modern playing experience with excellent string spacing. Classic Style 18 appointments, including tortoise pickguard and aging toner finish, complete the timeless Martin aesthetic.
Why the 00-18 Stands Out
The 00-18 is one of the most versatile small-body Martins, offering a perfect blend of comfort, tone, and responsiveness.
- 00 body size delivers fuller tone than a 0 with excellent comfort
- Spruce top provides clarity, articulation, and dynamic range
- Mahogany back and sides offer warmth, dryness, and strong fundamentals
- Short 24.9" scale improves playability and reduces string tension
- Ideal for fingerstyle, blues, and singer-songwriter applications
Features & Specifications
- Serial Number: 2905271
- Condition: Brand New (2024) – Martin Lifetime Warranty
- Top: Solid Spruce with Aging Toner
- Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing (1/4" Sitka Spruce)
- Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany
- Body Style: 00 (14-Fret)
- Neck: Select Hardwood, Modified Low Oval
- Fingerboard: Ebony with Old Style 18 Abalone Inlays
- Scale Length: 24.9"
- Nut Width: 1 3/4" Bone
- Bridge: Ebony Belly with Drop-In Saddle
- String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Binding: Black
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Tuners: Grover
- Finish: Gloss Body, Satin Neck
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