Martin 000-18 Acoustic Guitar: Standard Series Reimagined

The Martin 000-18 Standard combines timeless design with modern refinements for an acoustic guitar that excels in tone, playability, and craftsmanship. Its auditorium body size makes it a versatile choice for strummers and fingerstyle players alike, while the solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides deliver a warm, articulate tone with balanced lows and sparkling highs. Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing ensures maximum top vibration, giving the guitar a dynamic response and projection that belies its compact body.

A satin-finished select hardwood neck with a GE Modified Low Oval profile and High-Performance Taper provides smooth playability across the fingerboard. The 16" radius ebony fingerboard, compensated bone saddle, and bone nut enhance the guitar’s tone and tuning stability. With vintage-style open-gear tuners, Old Style 18 inlays, and an aging toner finish, the 000-18 exudes understated elegance and Martin’s unmistakable heritage in every detail.

• Solid spruce top and mahogany back/sides for classic Martin tone

• Scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and dynamic range

• GE Modified Low Oval neck profile for modern comfort

• 24.9" short scale enhances playability and warm tone

• Refined appointments for a vintage-inspired aesthetic

Specs

• Body Shape 000-18 Standard Auditorium

• Top Wood Solid Spruce

• Back & Sides Wood Solid Mahogany

• Top Finish Gloss

• Back & Side Finish Gloss

• Color Aging Toner

• Bracing X-brace (Forward Shifted, Scalloped)

• Neck Wood Select Hardwood

• Neck Shape GE Modified Low Oval

• Neck Taper High-Performance Taper

• Neck Finish Satin

• Scale Length 24.9"

• Fingerboard Material Ebony

• Fingerboard Radius 16"

• Fingerboard Inlay Old Style 18

• Number of Frets 20

• Nut Width 1.75"

• Nut Material Bone

• Saddle Material Compensated Bone

• Bridge Material Ebony

• Tuning Machines Nickel Open-gear

• Strings Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, .012-.054

• Case Hardshell Case

• Manufacturer Part Number 10Y2500018