The 2024 Martin 000-18 combines the warm, woody character of mahogany with the clarity and responsiveness of Sitka spruce in one of Martin's most versatile acoustic designs. Featuring a Sitka spruce top with forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing and genuine mahogany back and sides, this 000-18 delivers a balanced voice with articulate highs, focused bass, and a rich, expressive midrange. The shorter 24.9" scale length provides a comfortable playing feel, while the Modified Low Oval neck with High-Performance Taper offers smooth playability for fingerstyle, flatpicking, and chord work. Traditional Style 18 appointments include faux tortoise binding, an Old Style 18 multi-stripe rosette, abalone fingerboard inlays, and vintage-style nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean buttons. The ebony fingerboard and bridge complement the guitar's classic appearance, while the gloss finish and aging toner give it a timeless vintage-inspired look. An installed K&K Pure Mini pickup provides natural, detailed amplified sound, making this 000-18 equally suited for intimate acoustic playing, recording, and live performance.
Condition: Excellent. One impression on the center of the back and some light scratches along the bass-side waist.