The 000-18 is the Martin a lot of players reach for when a dreadnought feels like too much guitar. The smaller 000 body and mahogany back and sides give it a focused, woody voice: clear trebles, a punchy midrange and an even balance across the strings. It's comfortable to hold, records well and sits nicely under a voice, whether you fingerpick or strum.
For 2025, Martin refreshed the Standard Series with Sitka spruce Golden Era top bracing, a reshaped neck with a thinner fingerboard, and a refined bridge and heel. This one has the aging toner top, black binding, an Old Style 18 rosette and nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs, a look that nods to Martin's prewar 18s. We're Martin-certified repair techs as well as a dealer, so we're happy to answer setup questions before or after you buy.
Specifications:
Body: 000-14 fret (Auditorium), dovetail neck joint
Top: Solid spruce, gloss finish with aging toner
Back and sides: Solid mahogany, gloss finish
Bracing: Golden Era scalloped X-bracing (1/4")
Neck: Select hardwood, satin finish, Golden Era Modified Low Oval profile, High Performance taper
Fingerboard: Ebony with Old Style 18 abalone dot inlays
Scale length: 24.9", 20 frets, 14 clear of the body
Nut: Bone, 1-3/4" wide (2-1/8" at the 12th fret)
Bridge: Ebony Golden Era modern belly bridge, compensated bone saddle, 16" radius
Tuners: Nickel open-gear with butterbean knobs
Headplate: East Indian rosewood with Old Style script logo
Appointments: Black binding, Old Style 18 multi-stripe rosette, faux tortoise pickguard
Electronics: None
Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze, Light
Includes Martin hardshell case and Martin limited lifetime warranty.
* If you are placing an international order, please contact us prior to checkout to discuss shipping quotes.
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