SOLD MARTIN 000 18 E RETRO’

000-18e retro

Martin’s groundbreaking Retro Series represents the most significant advancement of our era in amplified acoustic sound. Based upon a beautiful 1940 14-fret 000-18 “donor” guitar from the Martin Museum collection, this 24.9″ short scale model produces clear and expressive response for stage or studio use. With modern performance and playability, the 000-18E Retro offers the visual and tonal integrity of the genuine mahogany auditorium guitars from the pre-war era.

   SPECS

  • Body Size:000-14
  • FretTop:Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Rosette:Old Style 18
  • Top Bracing Pattern:Standard ”X” Scalloped
  • Top Braces:Solid Sitka Spruce 1/4”
  • Back Material:Solid Genuine Mahogany
  • Back Purfling:Style 18
  • Side Material:Solid Genuine Mahogany
  • Endpiece:none
  • Endpiece Inlay:none
  • Binding:Tortoise Brown
  • Top Inlay Style:Multiple Black/White Boltaron
  • Side Inlay:none
  • Back Inlay:none
  • Neck Material:Select Hardwood
  • Neck Shape:Modified Low Oval Profile w/ Performing Artist TaperNut Material:Bone
  • Headstock:Solid/Square Taper
  • Headplate:Solid East Indian Rosewood
  • Heelcap:Solid Black Ebony
  • Fingerboard Material:Solid Black Ebony
  • Scale Length:24.9”
  • Number of Frets Clear:14
  • Number of Frets Total:20
  • Fingerboard Width at Nut:1-3/4”
  • Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret:2-1/8”
  • Fingerboard Position Inlays:Old Style 18 – Green Abalone
  • Fingerboard Binding:none
  • Finish Back & Sides:Polished Gloss
  • Finish Top:Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner
  • Finish Neck:Satin
  • Bridge Material:Solid Black Ebony
  • Bridge Style:1930s Style Belly w/ Drop-In Saddle
  • Bridge String Spacing:2-3/16”
  • Saddle:16” Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
  • Tuning Machines:Grover Nickel V97-18NA Sta Tite
  • Recommended Strings:Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP7100)
  • Bridge & End Pins:Black w/ White Inlay
  • Pickguard:Delmar Tortoise Color
  • Case:433 Hardshell
  • Interior Label:none
  • Electronics:Fishman F1 Aura Plus Retro
  • Other Options:Available left-handed at no additional charge
  • Other Comments:All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice