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 G-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 back and sides. Its tone is sweet and dry with nice balance—bright treble response, punchy midrange, and impressive bass for a mid-size guitar. The short scale makes the 000-18 a great fit for fingerpickers, but it can still handle a pick. The scalloped braces under the hood lend nice response and projection with a softer touch. As for appointments, the understated elegance of Martin Style-18 provides a timeless aesthetic that allows the beauty of fine tonewoods and a well-crafted instrument to shine through.
- Body Size: 14-Fret 000
- Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
- Top: Spruce
- Back & Sides: Mahogany
- Bracing Pattern: GE-Scalloped X-Brace
- Braces: Spruce, 1/4"
- Scale Length: 24.9"
- Neck Profile: GE Modified Low Oval w/ High-Performance Taper
- Fingerboard: Ebony w/ Abalone Dots
- Bridge: Ebony Modern Belly
- Saddle: Compensated Bone Drop-In w/ 2-5/32" Spacing
- Tuning Machines: Grover Open Gear w/ Butterbean Knobs
For many players, the 000-body can be the best of both worlds: comfortable, manageable size and bold tone. This 000-18 includes and hardshell case and Martin's Lifetime Warranty.