The Martin -18 is a hallmark of rich history and meticulous craftsmanship, with its roots planted in the 1890s. As a representative of Martin's Style 18 line, the model exhibits the quintessential blend of a spruce top with mahogany back and sides, a combination long acknowledged in the acoustic guitar sphere.
The spruce top is robust, responding well across the entire dynamic spectrum, while the mahogany back and sides add a layer of warmth, complementing the top's character. Central to the guitar's voice is the scalloped spruce X-bracing, a fundamental component that directly influences resonance and projection.
Characterized by a smaller, comfortable body shape, this Martin -18 delivers a balanced tonal output. The select hardwood neck, adopting a modified low oval profile with a high-performance taper, seamlessly melds with the 20-fret ebony fingerboard adorned with '18 Old Style' abalone inlays—a nod to Martin's heritage.
The nickel open gear tuning machines coupled with a bone nut make for smooth tuning and excellent intonation. The ebony modern belly bridge, designed with a compensated drop-in bone saddle, forms a critical junction between the guitar's body and its strings. It's worth noting that the -18 model does not come equipped with electronics.
Rounding out the presentation is a natural gloss body finish and satin neck finish, accentuating the instrument's raw beauty. Each -18 model is delivered with a protective Martin hardshell case.
This guitar comes with a softshell case. Most new Martin Guitars ship with the original endpin not installed, if you'd like us to install one for you before shipping, please let us know and we'd be happy to.
- Spruce top, mahogany back and sides
- Scalloped spruce X-bracing design
- 00 body shape
- 20-fret ebony fingerboard
- Modified low oval neck profile
- Nickel open gear tuning machines
- Ebony modern belly bridge
- Included Martin hardshell case
