SOLD MARTIN 00018 GOLDEN ERA SUNBURST

Martin’s Golden Era Guitars Bring Back History

Few of us will ever get a chance to play – let alone own – a 1930s Martin guitar, which is what makes the Martin 000-18 Golden Era 1937 acoustic guitar such a special instrument. Pre-WWII (the “Golden Era”) Martin guitars are prized for their distinctly organic tone and craftsmanship, and routinely sell for tens of thousands of dollars. The 000-18 Golden Era 1937 brings you the look and feel of a classic Martin, complete with period-correct touches like the Golden Era style bracing pattern and historically accurate headstock. And with a solid mahogany body topped with Adirondack spruce, the tone of the 000-18 Golden Era 1937 is pure Martin goodness.

Martin 000-18 Golden Era 1937 Acoustic Guitar at a Glance:

  • Martin’s Golden Era
  • Auditorium body style
  • Timeless combination of mahogany and spruce

Martin’s Golden Era

Martin guitars from the “Golden Era” (pre-World War II) are some of the most prized and coveted instruments on the planet. The 000-18 Golden Era 1937 embodies the spirit of those classic guitars with top-grade tonewoods and period-correct touches (like 1934-style bracing with cloth side strips). And the sound is rich yet detailed, with incredible focus and balanced tonality.

Auditorium body style

The forward, balanced tone of the 000-18 Golden Era 1937 comes from its Auditorium body style. This body style provides excellent projection and focus, perfect for competing with a banjo (which was a common combination in the ’30s). The Auditorium body style also gives you well-balanced tone, making the 000-18 Golden Era 1937 perfect for recording in your studio.

Timeless combination of mahogany and spruce

Classic Martin guitars from the Golden Era used Adirondack spruce tops and solid mahogany backs and sides to create enchanting tone, and you’ll find the same premium tonewood combination on the Martin 000-18 Golden Era 1937. Chosen as much for its look as its tone, solid Adirondack spruce has a wide tonal range with excellent projection. And because it’s a solid-wood top, the tone of your 000-18 Golden Era 1937 will age gracefully, with enhanced harmonics and greater tonal balance as the years go by.

Martin 000-18 Golden Era 1937 Acoustic Guitar Features:

  • Acoustic guitar based on the pre-WWII (the “Golden Era”) 000-18 model
  • Sunburst color
  • Adirondack spruce top for impeccable tone that will enhance with age
  • Solid mahogany back and sides add tonal depth and sustain
  • Period-correct 1934 top bracing for classic tone
  • Square-taper headstock with solid Brazilian rosewood stays true to Martin’s heritage

The Martin 000-18 Golden Era 1937 puts classic Martin tone in your hands!


 

MODEL Martin 000-18 Golden Era 1937
CONSTRUCTION: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
BODY SIZE: 000-14 Fret
TOP: Solid Adirondack Spruce
ROSETTE: Old Style 18
TOP BRACING PATTERN: Standard ”X” Scalloped (Golden Era Style)
TOP BRACES: Solid Adirondack Spruce 1/4”
BACK MATERIAL: Solid Genuine Mahogany
BACK PURFLING: Solid Brazilian Rosewood Strip
SIDE MATERIAL: Solid Genuine Mahogany
ENDPIECE: Delmar Tortoise Color – Brown
ENDPIECE INLAY: none
BINDING: Tortoise Color
TOP INLAY STYLE: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
SIDE INLAY: none
BACK INLAY: none
NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood
NECK SHAPE: Modified V w/ 30s Style Heel
NUT MATERIAL: Bone
HEADSTOCK: Solid/Square Taper
HEADPLATE: Solid Brazilian Rosewood /Golden Era Style
HEELCAP: Solid Black Ebony
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
SCALE LENGTH: 24.9”
# OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
# OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1-3/4”
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2-1/4”
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Old Style 18
FINGERBOARD BINDING: none
FINISH BACK & SIDES: Polished Gloss
FINISH TOP: Sunburst
FINISH NECK: Satin
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
BRIDGE STYLE: 1930s Style Belly w/ Long Saddle
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-5/16”
SADDLE: 16” Radius/Long Bone
TUNING MACHINES: Nickel Open-Geared w/ Oval Buttons
RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP7100)
BRIDGE & END PINS: Solid Black Ebony
PICKGUARD: Delmar Tortoise Color – Beveled & Polished
CASE: 533E Geib style
INTERIOR LABEL: Signed by CFM IV
ELECTRONICS: not available as an option
OTHER OPTIONS: Available left-handed at no additional charge
OTHER COMMENTS: All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice.