Solid Sitka spruce top and solid Sinker Mahogany body
Classic X-bracing
Tortoise pickguard
Mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard
44.4 mm nut width and 632.4 mm scale length
20 frets with abalone dot inlays
Nickel-plated open-gear tuners
Ebony bridge with compensated bone inlay
Natural high gloss finish
Multi-ply bindings and multi-stripe rosette
Case and certificate included
Made in USA
The Martin Guitars 000-18 Custom Sinker Mahogany comes with case and certificate of authenticity included.
Martin Guitars 000-18 Custom Sinker Mahogany at a glance
The Martin Guitars 000-18 Custom Sinker Mahogany is the latest model from the custom store of the traditional US manufacturer from Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The mid-sized 000-14 Fret Western guitar features solid tonewoods in the form of an Sitka spruce top and a body made of Sinker Mahogany, which produces a fantastically balanced sound that will delight acoustic enthusiasts. In addition, due to selected features, the guitar offers exceptionally comfortable playability for pure playing pleasure and is also delivered in a shockproof case that guarantees safe transport and protected storage.
Full solid acoustic guitar in house 000 size with Adirondack spruce top and Sinker Mahogany body.
Innovative 000-body shape with neck-body transition at the 14th fret.
Compact 000 design
The 000- or "Triple-O"-style originally comes from Martin and became an absolute icon, which is also appreciated by numerous top musicians. Eric Clapton, for example, prefers to use his Martin 000 and conjures up his masterful fingerstyle techniques on it. The medium-sized body of the 000 has an average width of 380 mm and delivers the ideal combination of volume, sound character and playing comfort. The popularity of this body size and shape did not go unnoticed by other well-known manufacturers so they also produce guitars in the shape of the 000. The neck-body transition at the 14th fret allows optimal access to the entire surface of the fingerboard.
The solid Adirondack spruce top produces clear tones with lightning-fast treble response.
The top
The solid top made of Sitka spruce, whose fine grain leaves no doubt about the first-class quality of the instrument, ensures particularly brilliant tones and excellent treble response. It is not without reason that spruce is one of the most popular top woods in guitar making because the light but at the same time stiff type of wood has excellent vibration characteristics and develops its sound properties to perfection over time. To protect the material when playing with plectrums, the guitar is equipped with a beautiful tortoise pickguard, while the top bracing in the form of the classic X-bracing provides a secure hold and the necessary stability.
Sinker Mahogany stands out visually with its fancy grain and convinces with warm tones.
Sinker Mahogany back and sides.
Another premium feature of this model is undoubtedly the body made of both high-quality and attractive solid Sinker Mahogany. This is mahogany wood that has been submerged in the riverbed for decades, where, under the influence of the prevailing minerals, it has an extraordinary grain that adds a visual highlight to the guitar. In addition, the tree trunks were perfectly preserved, as the lack of oxygen underwater prevents natural weathering. However, the outstandingly balanced sound with a warm note and concise midrange is particularly noteworthy. Clearly, this noble, albeit very rare tonewood may not be missing in the Custom store.
Finger-friendly features for a comfortable grip.
Pleasant playability
For the highest possible playability, Martin Guitars also relies on time-tested materials when manufacturing the guitar neck. Thus, the guitar comes with a mahogany neck that fits well in the hand due to its density, flat profile and acceptable weight in combination with the necessary stability. In addition, the velvety ebony fingerboard allows the picking hand to glide effortlessly over all 20 frets, while the shortened scale length of 632.4 mm reduces the effort needed for picking. In addition, the 44.4mm nut width provides the ideal conditions for fingerpicking and expressive strumming. Meanwhile, the ebony bridge with compensated bone inlay and nickel-plated open-gear tuners guarantees clean intonation and high-tuning stability.
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