Martin 000-18 Standard Series Acoustic Guitar – Natural
Timeless Martin Tone. Exceptional Comfort. Legendary Craftsmanship.
The Martin 000-18 Standard Series Acoustic Gui. . .
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Martin 000-18 Standard Series Acoustic Guitar – Natural
Timeless Martin Tone. Exceptional Comfort. Legendary Craftsmanship.
The Martin 000-18 Standard Series Acoustic Guitar is a true American classic, combining the warmth and clarity of solid mahogany with the dynamic response of a solid spruce top. Handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, the 000-18 delivers the rich, balanced tone and exceptional playability that have made Martin guitars a favorite among generations of musicians.
Featuring Martin's comfortable 000 Auditorium body shape, this guitar offers a beautifully balanced acoustic voice with articulate highs, warm midrange, and a focused low end. Its compact dimensions make it an outstanding choice for fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, and anyone looking for a versatile acoustic guitar that feels equally at home on stage, in the studio, or on the couch.
Premium Solid Tonewoods and Golden Era Bracing
The Martin 000-18 features a solid spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides, a legendary tonewood combination known for its warmth, clarity, and responsiveness.
As part of Martin's refreshed Standard Series, the 000-18 incorporates Golden Era scalloped spruce X-bracing, inspired by the company's historic pre-war instruments. This refined bracing design allows the top to resonate freely, producing enhanced sustain, impressive projection, and excellent dynamic sensitivity.
Whether you're playing delicate fingerpicked passages, intricate melodic runs, or full-bodied chords, the 000-18 responds with remarkable balance and musical detail.
Refined Neck Design and Comfortable Playability
The updated Golden Era Modified Low Oval neck profile with High-Performance Taper offers a comfortable playing experience that blends vintage character with modern ergonomics.
A shorter 24.9-inch scale length provides a slightly softer string feel compared to Martin's longer-scale models, making chord changes, bends, and expressive fingerstyle techniques feel natural and effortless.
The 1 3/4-inch bone nut and premium ebony fingerboard provide comfortable string spacing and a smooth, responsive playing surface.
Classic Style 18 Appointments
The Martin 000-18 stays true to its heritage with an understated, elegant appearance. The gloss-finished spruce top features Martin's warm Aging Toner, complemented by dark mahogany back and sides, black binding, and a traditional faux tortoise pickguard.
Additional appointments include an Old Style 18 multi-stripe rosette, abalone fingerboard inlays, nickel open-gear tuning machines with butterbean buttons, and an ebony Golden Era Modern Belly bridge.
Every detail reflects Martin's commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and timeless acoustic guitar design.
Specifications
General
Brand: Martin
Model: 000-18
Series: Standard Series
Body Shape: 000-14 Fret Auditorium
Orientation: Right-Handed
Color: Natural with Aging Toner
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck Finish: Satin
Electronics: None
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Hardshell Case Included
Body & Construction
Top Material: Solid Spruce
Back Material: Solid Mahogany
Side Material: Solid 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: Aging Toner
Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
Back & Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Binding: Black
Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Back Purfling: Style 18
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Endpiece: Black
Neck & Fingerboard
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Profile: Golden Era Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance 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
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Nut Material: Bone
Side Dots: White
Heelcap: Black
Bridge & Hardware
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Golden Era Modern Belly – Drop-In Saddle
Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pins: Ebony
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Tuner Buttons: Butterbean
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headstock Logo: Script Old Style Overlay
Additional Features
Factory Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Light
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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