Here for sale we have an absolutely stunning Martin 000-18 acoustic guitar in Gloss Natural finish. A dream guitar for many players, this instrument was made in Nazareth, USA in 2018 and features an all-solid construction comprising a Sitka Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, Select Hardwood neck and 20 fret Ebony fingerboard with matching bridge. The body is double bound in Black, with multi-stripe top purfling, multi-stripe rosette and a simple black back strip. The fingerboard is inlaid with Abalone in Martin's 'OId Style 18' dots. The headstock is overlaid with Rosewood. A Bone saddle & nut are fitted, along with a set of Grover open-geared tuning machines.
The Select Hardwood neck plays exceptionally well, with the 'Modified Low Oval' profile feeling somewhat like a 'rounded' shape that feels very comfortable in the hand and allows for effortless reach across the fretboard. The Ebony fingerboard is supremely pleasant under the fingers, and along with the Abalone inlays adds a real sense of luxury to the playing experience. The traditional 16" radius ensures a perfect balance between comfortable chord playing and practicality for fingerstyle and lead lines. The 000 body size sits very comfortably in the arms whilst providing a lively, resonant yet intimate playing experience that is very rewarding and inspiring.
The voice of the Martin 000-18 is nothing short of exquisite. Sitting comfortably between a Parlor and Dreadnought, the 000 body size is renowned for being supremely well-balanced. Lows are rich yet understated, the mid range is clear and the highs are bright and glistening. This all adds up to a beautiful and unmistakable tone that is equally at home as a solo instrument or as part of an ensemble. The all-solid construction ensures a beautiful resonance which delivers a wide and sensitive dynamic range, encompassing both elegant intricate passages and powerful chordal sections. An excellent example of one of Martin's finest instruments.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.