Martin - Custom Shop 000-18 Acoustic Guitar
The Custom Shop 000-18 pairs genuine mahogany and Adirondack spruce with hand-shaped Golden Era bracing for warm, balanced tone. It’s short-scale, studio-friendly, and effortlessly comfortable—high-end Martin craftsmanship made easy.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Adirondack spruce paired with genuine mahogany; hand-shaped Golden Era bracing delivers balanced warmth without sacrificing clarity; compact 000 body optimizes comfort and studio versatility while maintaining resonant depth characteristic of larger Martin designs.
Short-scale frame suits players with smaller hands or those prioritizing comfort in extended sessions. Genuine Adirondack wood commands premium care—humidity control essential. Consider complementary humidifier and quality case for investment protection. Excellent for fingerstyle and studio recording work.
At this price point, the Custom Shop 000-18 justifies its cost through hand-craftsmanship, tonal sophistication, and Martin's century-proven design. It's a serious instrument for serious players unwilling to compromise on feel or sound.
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Custom Shop 000-18
The Custom Shop 000-18 makes it easier than ever to get your hands on a handcrafted Martin built with premium tonewoods. With a solid Adirondack spruce top and genuine mahogany back and sides, this short-scale Auditorium model offers warm, articulate tone with exceptional clarity. It features hand-shaped Golden Era scalloped bracing and a dovetail neck joint for vintage-inspired resonance and response. The 000 body is equally at home with fingerpicking, strumming, or recording, and the faux tortoise binding adds a refined, custom touch. Designed to bring Custom Shop quality to more players, this special model is ready when you are—no need to start from scratch. For those seeking an heirloom-level guitar within reach, the Custom Shop 000-18 delivers.
Highlights
- 000-14 Fret body size
- Genuine Mahogany back and sides
- Adirondack Spruce top with Aging Toner top color
- GE Modified Low Oval neck with High-Performance Taper
- 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
- Hardshell case
- Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light
| Top | |
|---|---|
| Top Material | Adirondack Spruce |
| Finish Top | Gloss |
| Top Color | Aging Toner |
| Top Inlay Material | Multi-Stripe |
| Top Detail | None |
| Binding | Faux Tortoise |
| Bridge Material | Ebony |
| Bridge Style | GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle |
| Bridge String Spacing | 2 5/32" |
| Bridge Pin Material | Black Plastic |
| Bridge Pin Dots | None |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Pickguard Inlay | None |
| Rosette | Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe |
| Saddle | Bone |
| Saddle Radius | 16" |
| Body | |
| Body Size | 000-14 Fret |
| Construction | Dovetail Neck Joint |
| Back Material | Genuine Mahogany |
| Side Material | Genuine Mahogany |
| Back and Side Finish | Gloss |
| Back and Sides Color | Dark Mahogany |
| Back Detail | None |
| Side Detail | None |
| Back Purfling/Strip | Style 18 |
| Back Inlay Material | None |
| Side Inlay Material | None |
| Bracing Pattern | Forward-Shifted X-Brace |
| Brace Shape | GE-Scalloped Hand Shaped |
| Brace Material | Adirondack Spruce |
| Brace Size | 5/16" |
| Heelcap | Faux Tortoise |
| Endpiece | Faux Tortoise |
| Endpiece Inlay | None |
| Neck | |
| Neck Shape | GE Modified Low Oval |
| Neck Taper | High-Performance Taper |
| Neck Material | Select Hardwood |
| Neck Color | Dark Mahogany |
| Finish Neck | Satin |
| Scale Length | 24.9" |
| Number of Frets Total | 20 |
| Neck Joins Body At | 14th Fret |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret | 2 1/8'' |
| Fingerboard Width at Nut | 1 3/4'' |
| Fingerboard Inlay Style | Old Style 18 |
| Fingerboard Inlay Material | Abalone |
| Fingerboard Binding Material | None |
| Side Dots | White |
| Headstock | |
| Headstock Shape | Solid with Square Taper |
| Headplate Material | East Indian Rosewood |
| Headplate Logo Style | Authentic Style Script Overlay |
| Headplate Binding Material | None |
| Tuning Machines | Nickel Open Gear |
| Knob | Butterbean |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Misc | |
| Case | Hardshell |
| Label | None |
| Electronics | None |
| Left Handed Availability | true |
| Pleked | true |
Martin has been crafting acoustic guitars since 1833, establishing itself as one of the most respected and influential guitar manufacturers in North America. The company's commitment to tonal excellence and meticulous construction has made Martin instruments the choice of professional musicians and serious hobbyists for nearly two centuries.
The Martin Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of the brand's handcrafting tradition, where master luthiers apply time-honored techniques and premium materials to create instruments of exceptional quality. Each Custom Shop guitar is built to exacting standards, combining Martin's legendary attention to detail with the ability to customize specifications for individual players.
