Martin Custom Shop 000-18 Auditorium Acoustic Guitar
The Martin Custom Shop 000-18 makes it easier than ever to get your hands on a handcrafted Martin built with premium tonewoods. This short-scale auditorium model . . .
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Martin Custom Shop 000-18 Auditorium Acoustic Guitar
The Martin Custom Shop 000-18 makes it easier than ever to get your hands on a handcrafted Martin built with premium tonewoods. This short-scale auditorium model delivers warm, articulate tone with exceptional clarity—perfect for fingerpicking, strumming, or recording. It's the full Custom Shop experience, ready when you are, with no need to start from scratch.
Why the Custom Shop 000-18 Stands Apart
Built with a solid Adirondack spruce top and genuine mahogany back and sides, the 000-18 offers vintage-inspired resonance with modern playability. The shorter 24.9" scale length and comfortable 000 body size make it ideal for players seeking an intimate, responsive instrument that excels at fingerstyle, light strumming, and studio work.
Premium Tonewoods & Golden Era Craftsmanship
Adirondack Spruce Top with aging toner finish provides exceptional clarity and dynamic range
Genuine Mahogany back and sides deliver warm, focused midrange with balanced overtones
Hand-Shaped Golden Era Scalloped Bracing (forward-shifted) enhances resonance and touch sensitivity
Traditional Dovetail Neck Joint ensures superior energy transfer and sustain
Vintage Style 18 Aesthetic with Custom Touches
The Custom Shop 000-18 honors Martin's Style 18 tradition with a refined update: faux tortoise binding replaces the traditional black, adding visual warmth that complements the dark mahogany and aging toner finish. Old Style 18 abalone inlays, faux tortoise pickguard, and authentic script logo complete the vintage-inspired aesthetic.
Built for Fingerstyle & Recording
The 000 body size is equally at home with fingerpicking, strumming, or recording. The 24.9" short scale offers slightly lower string tension for easier bending and a more relaxed feel, while the GE Modified Low Oval neck with high-performance taper provides comfortable access across all positions. The 1 3/4" nut width gives generous string spacing for precise fingerstyle work.
Who This Guitar Is For
Perfect for fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, and anyone seeking an heirloom-level guitar within reach. The Custom Shop 000-18 delivers handcrafted Martin quality with premium tonewoods and vintage-inspired tone—no custom order required.
Specifications at a Glance
Body: 000-14 Fret (Auditorium)
Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce with Aging Toner
Back & Sides: Solid Genuine Mahogany
Neck: Select Hardwood, GE Modified Low Oval
Fingerboard: Ebony with Old Style 18 Abalone Inlay
As an authorized Martin dealer, we provide expert setup, fast shipping across the United States, and personalized service for every premium instrument. Questions about the Custom Shop 000-18? Our team is here to help.
Every instrument we sell receives a full professional setupperformed by our experienced luthiers before it leaves the shop. We carefully adjust action, neck relief, intonation, fret condition, and overall playability to ensure your new guitar feels and performs its absolute best right out of the box.
This complimentary setup adds real value, improves tone and comfort, and guarantees your instrument arrives stage-ready and perfectly dialed in.
Take your instrument to the next level with an optional Plek fret-leveling upgrade. This advanced precision process scans your fingerboard and frets with micron-level accuracy, creating a perfectly optimized fret profile for unmatched playability, sustain, and consistency across the entire neck.
If you want the smoothest possible setup and the most accurate fretwork available, the Plek upgrade is the ultimate performance enhancement.
Shipping & Returns
We offer fast, free shipping on all online orders within the continental U.S. Every instrument is packed securely and insured for safe delivery.
Return Policy Overview
All returns must be authorized by our team before being shipped back. Contact sales@veraguitars.com with your order number to request a return authorization.
Used Gear
Eligible for return within 72 hours
Subject to a 10% restocking fee
New Gear – 30-Day Return Window
Eligible for return within 30 days of purchase
Must be in new, unused condition with all original packaging
Subject to a 10% restocking fee
If you have any questions about shipping or returns, our team is here to assist.
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