Martin 00-18 Joe Bonamassa Signature Acoustic Guitar – 1937 Sunburst

A Pre-War Blues Legend Reimagined

Inspired by one of Joe Bonamassa's most treasured vintage instruments, the Martin 00-18 Joe Bonamassa Signature Acoustic Guitar captures the character, feel, and timeless appeal of his original 1937 Martin 00-18. Handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, this remarkable signature model combines vintage-inspired construction, premium tonewoods, and a distinctive aged appearance that pays tribute to decades of musical history.

Featuring a solid spruce top with a specially developed 1937 Joe Bonamassa Sunburst finish, this guitar faithfully recreates the appearance of Joe's prized pre-war instrument, including the distinctive visual wear that makes the original so recognizable.

Solid Spruce and Genuine Mahogany – Classic Martin Tone

The Martin 00-18 Joe Bonamassa pairs a solid spruce top with genuine mahogany back and sides, delivering a warm, balanced acoustic voice with articulate highs, focused midrange, and impressive responsiveness.

Its compact 00-14 fret body offers a comfortable playing experience while maintaining the clarity and projection that have made smaller-bodied Martin guitars favorites among blues musicians, fingerstyle players, and singer-songwriters.

Golden Era scalloped spruce X-bracing enhances resonance, sustain, and dynamic response, allowing the instrument to react naturally to both delicate fingerpicking and aggressive acoustic blues techniques.

Vintage Feel with Exceptional Playability

The genuine mahogany neck features Martin's GE Modified Low Oval profile with Standard Taper, providing a traditional feel with comfortable playability across the fingerboard.

A 24.9-inch scale length and 1 3/4-inch bone nut offer a comfortable balance of string tension and spacing, making this instrument especially appealing for expressive blues phrasing, intricate fingerstyle passages, and traditional acoustic playing.

An ebony fingerboard with Old Style 18 abalone inlays, nickel open-gear tuning machines, and an ebony bridge with a bone saddle complete the vintage-inspired design.

Signature Details Inspired by Joe Bonamassa's 1937 Martin

Every detail reflects the character of the original instrument, from the custom sunburst and simulated finish wear to the faux tortoise binding and pickguard.

A custom interior paper label featuring Joe Bonamassa's pre-printed signature further distinguishes this Signature Artist Edition.

The guitar includes a premium Martin hardshell case for protection and transportation.

Specifications

General

• Brand: Martin

• Model: 00-18 Joe Bonamassa

• Series: Signature Artist Edition

• Year Introduced: 2026

• Body Shape: 00-14 Fret

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Gloss Body / Satin Neck

• Color: 1937 Joe Bonamassa Sunburst

• Electronics: None

• Factory Pleked: Yes

• Country of Manufacture: USA

• Case: Hardshell Case Included

Body & Construction

• Top Material: Solid Spruce

• Back Material: Genuine Mahogany

• Side Material: Genuine Mahogany

• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint

• Bracing Pattern: X-Brace

• Bracing Shape: Golden Era Scalloped

• Bracing Material: Spruce

• Bracing Size: 1/4"

• Top Finish: Gloss

• Top Color: 1937 Joe Bonamassa Sunburst

• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss

• Back & Sides Color: Dark Mahogany

• Binding: Faux Tortoise

• Top Inlay: Black & Maple Fiber Multi-Stripe

• Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe

• Back Purfling: Style 18

• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

• Endpiece: Faux Tortoise

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany

• Neck Profile: GE Modified Low Oval

• Neck Taper: Standard Taper

• Neck Finish: Satin

• Neck Color: Dark Mahogany

• Scale Length: 24.9"

• Neck Joint: 14th Fret

• Number of Frets: 20

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Fingerboard Inlays: Old Style 18 Abalone

• Nut Material: Bone

• Nut Width: 1 3/4"

• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4"

• Heelcap: Ebony

• Side Dots: Yellow

Bridge & Hardware

• Bridge Material: Ebony

• Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly – Drop-In Long Saddle

• Saddle Material: Bone

• Saddle Radius: 16"

• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/16"

• Bridge Pins: Black Plastic

• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear

• Tuner Buttons: Oval

• Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper

• Headplate Material: Guatemalan Rosewood

• Headstock Logo: Authentic Style Martin Script Overlay

Additional Features

• Signature Label: Paper Label with Pre-Printed Joe Bonamassa Signature

• Factory Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Light

• Recommended String Gauge: Light

• Included Case: Martin Hardshell Case

• UPC: 729789712811

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