Martin 00018E Retro

A welcome addition to the Standard series, the new 0-18 features a Sitka spruce top with scalloped bracing and mahogany back and sides, serving as the foundation for this concert-sized model. The combination of a short, expressive 24.9” scale length with a low oval modified neck shape and high-performance parallel cone allows for easy playability and quick response. The open-gear nickel tuners with gears and an ebony fingerboard and bridge complete the look of this classic parlour guitar.

• Solid Sitka spruce top
• Solid mahogany back and sides
• Mahogany neck
• Ebony fingerboard
• White abalone dot inlays
• 20 frets
• Bone nut
• Nut width: 44.5 mm
• Scale length: 24.9"
• Bridge material: Ebony
• Bone saddle
• Celluloid pickguard
• Black binding
• Nickel open-gear tuners
• Includes case
• Color: Natural
• Factory strings: Martin Guitars Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 phosphor bronze, 'Light' (.012 - .053)
• Made in the USA

About the Standard Series

The instruments in the Standard series are the backbone of Martin; distinguished instruments that set the standard for the "Flat Top" acoustic guitar in the United States. The models in this series embody nearly two centuries of craftsmanship and technical innovation: a history built of wood and wire. These legendary guitars and the artists who played them helped establish country, folk, bluegrass, and rock. Today, we can hear the tone of these guitars within the American soundscape and in music worldwide.

Handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, from solid wood using traditional construction methods such as dovetail neck joints and X-bracing. Martin's Standard Series guitars have likely been used by your musical heroes to create your favorite songs — an instrument whose impact on music is impossible to quantify.

• Full solid wood construction
• Optional electronics
• Traditional neck joint
• Vintage-style binding
• Open-gear tuners
• 'Vintage' finish
• Includes Martin case
• Made in USA

About Martin Guitars

C. F. Martin & Co. has been inspiring musicians worldwide for nearly two centuries with their high-quality guitars and products. They are the creators of the Dreadnought model. Johnny Cash, Elvis, Clapton, John Mayer, Craig Ross, and Jason Isbell have all played a Martin. Contact us if you have any questions about Martin guitars; we’ll help guide you through their extensive catalog.

Martin guitars are known for more than their quality, craftsmanship, and unparalleled tone. They are the choice of many guitarists for their detailed construction. Throughout the company's history, Martin instruments have been used across various musical genres and stages. These instruments are backed by an unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices.