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The Martin Custom Shop 000 18 Style All Quilted Mahogany Acoustic Guitar is crafted for musicians seeking a rich, warm tone and eye-catching aesthetics. Handmade in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, this acoustic guitar features an all-quilted mahogany body and neck, providing balanced resonance and stunning figuring. The modified low oval neck profile and 1 3/4" nut width offer comfortable playability. With its premium tonewoods and elegant appointments, the Martin Custom Shop 000 18 Style brings luxury to your playing experience.

All-Quilted Mahogany Body Resonates Warmly

Quilted mahogany is renowned for its beauty and tonal properties. The back, sides and top of this acoustic guitar are crafted from premium quilted mahogany, producing a warm, balanced tone with rich overtones. The lightweight yet resonant wood vibrates freely, sustaining notes and chords with a mellow character. Visually striking, the quilted mahogany shows off an undulating grain pattern that catches the light. For full-bodied tone and timeless aesthetics, quilted mahogany is hard to beat.

Modified Low Oval Neck Plays Smoothly

The Martin Custom Shop 000 18 Style's neck is as comfortable as it is stylish. Made from select hardwood, the modified low oval profile fits snugly in your hand. A 1.75" nut width provides ample space for complex fingerings and barre chords. The smooth ebony fingerboard has 20 frets for a range of three octaves. Pearl dot inlays add a touch of luxury. Whether practicing or performing, you'll find the neck easy and enjoyable to play.

Appointed Like a Fine Instrument

From its abalone rosette and ebony bridge to its vintage open-gear tuners, the Martin Custom Shop 000 18 Style exudes craftsmanship. The rosette incorporates natural mother-of-pearl in an elaborate pattern, accenting the solid spruce top. The compensated ebony bridge transfers string vibrations efficiently. Engraved chrome tuners keep the guitar in tune and complement the overall vintage-inspired style. A faux tortoise pickguard protects the top, completing the custom look.

Experience the Difference of Custom Shop Quality

As part of Martin's prestigious Custom Shop, this acoustic guitar exemplifies the highest standards of quality and attention to detail. Handcrafted by seasoned luthiers, the 000 18 Style is a work of art destined to become an heirloom. From its premium woods and hand-rubbed finish to its traditional appointments, every element is executed to perfection. Plug in and discover the nuanced tone and premium feel that only a Custom Shop Martin can deliver. The Martin Custom Shop 000 18 Style All Quilted Mahogany acoustic guitar is an instrument for life.

Martin Custom Shop 000 18 Style All Quilted Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Toasted Burst
Martin Custom Shop 000 18 Style All Quilted Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Toasted Burst
Martin Custom Shop 000 18 Style All Quilted Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Toasted Burst

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  • Premium quilted mahogany back and sides
  • Select hardwood neck with modified low oval profile
  • Scalloped spruce X-bracing for dynamic tone
  • Ebony bridge and fingerboard with abalone inlays

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Body
  • Body size: 000 auditorium
  • Top material: Premium quilted mahogany
  • Top color: Toasted burst
  • Top finish: Gloss
  • Back material: Premium quilted mahogany
  • Side material: Premium quilted mahogany
  • Back and side finish: Gloss
  • Back color: Toasted burst
  • Bracing pattern: X brace
  • Brace material: Spruce
  • Brace shape: Scalloped
  • Rosette: Style 18 with 30 style multicolor rope
  • Back purfling strip: Style 30 multicolor rope (straight)
Neck
  • Material: Select hardwood
  • Shape: Modified low oval
  • Construction: Dovetail
  • Neck joins body at: 14th fret
  • Neck finish: Satin
  • Scale length: 24.9"
  • Number of frets total: 20
Fingerboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Width at nut: 1.75"
  • Width at 12th fret: 2.125"
  • Inlay material: Select abalone
  • Inlay style: Old style 18
Hardware
  • Bridge material: Ebony
  • Bridge style: Modern belly
  • Nut material: Bone
  • Saddle material: Compensated bone
  • Tuning machines: Grover nickel V97
  • Pickguard: Faux tortoise
  • Heelcap: Brown faux tortoise
  • Bridge pin material: Ebony
Electronics
  • Electronics: None
Other
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Case: Softshell

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One year warranty on Martin Backpackers, Little Martins and Ukuleles. Limited lifetime on other Martin guitars.

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