Custom Shop Build Overview
Martin 0-18 Italian Alpine Spruce #3088229
This build features a solid Italian Alpine spruce top paired with genuine mahogany back and sides, delivering strong fundamental clarity, quick response, and impressive dynamic range.
With classic Style 18 appointments and traditional Martin construction, this instrument delivers timeless tone with enhanced performance and playability.
Construction & Craftsmanship
Handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, this instrument features Martin’s traditional dovetail neck joint and solid tonewood construction for maximum resonance and long-term stability.
The forward-shifted Golden Era scalloped X-bracing allows the soundboard to move more freely, enhancing sustain, responsiveness, and tonal clarity.
Classic Style 18 detailing keeps the aesthetic clean and focused on performance.
Tone & Performance
The 0-18 is known for its balance, responsiveness, and focused tonal character. With the addition of a Italian Alpine spruce top, this version delivers increased projection and dynamic response while maintaining excellent articulation.
- Dry, woody midrange with strong fundamentals
- Clear note separation for intricate playing
- Controlled bass with excellent clarity
- Responsive feel for both light and aggressive attack
This makes the guitar an excellent choice for finger style players, recording musicians, and anyone seeking a highly responsive small-body acoustic with added performance capability.
Why This Guitar Stands Out
- Martin 0-18 with Italian Alpine spruce top
- Classic mahogany tone with added headroom
- Forward-shifted Golden Era scalloped bracing for enhanced projection
- Balanced, articulate voice with excellent clarity
- Handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania
- Brand new with full Martin Lifetime Warranty
Serial Number: 3088229
Professionally inspected and ready to ship.
Specifications
- Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
- Body Size: 0-14 Fret
- Top: Swiss Spruce
- Bracing: Forward Shifted Golden Era Scalloped X
- Back & Sides: Genuine Mahogany
- Neck: Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
- Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony
- Nut Width: 1 3/4"
- Scale Length: 24.9"
- Bridge Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Nut & Saddle: Bone
- Finish: Gloss Body / Satin Neck
- Case: Hardshell Case
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