Martin 000-18

Since 1934, the Martin 000-18 has combined a playable 24.9" short scale with a comfortable mid-size body to deliver warm, balanced tone steeped in subtlety and richness. While the 000-18's specs haven't varied much since the early days, the latest updates to Martin's Standard Series more closely resemble prewar examples. Like the models of the ’30s, it is set up with a 1-3/4″ nut width, an Ebony fingerboard, Ebony bridge, and also subtle nods to the prewar tradition, such as butterbean tuner buttons and an Old-Style Script decal. Refreshed for 2025 with Golden Era specs to enhance tone, comfort, and style, the 000-18 now has the same Spruce GE-Scalloped top bracing you find on the Modern Deluxe Series. The bracing helps the model consistently deliver vintage-inspired tone and sustain, and updates like a reimagined neck profile, thinner fingerboard, and refined bridge and heel improve playability and aesthetics. The construction of the 000-18 is straightforward: Spruce top and Mahogany