Martin 000-18 Acoustic Guitar - Auditorium Mahogany | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Martin 000-18 acoustic guitar represents one of Martin's most iconic and versatile designs, delivering the balanced tone and legendary craftsmanship that has made it a trusted choice for generations of players. This classic Auditorium body combines a solid Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides to create a rich, even voice with perfect balance across all six strings, making it ideal for everything from intricate fingerstyle playing to full-bodied chord strumming. Enhanced with Martin's 2025 Standard Series improvements including Golden Era scalloped bracing and refined playability features, the 000-18 continues its legacy as one of the most beloved and versatile acoustic guitars ever made.
Product Overview
Handcrafted with premium solid tonewoods including a carefully selected Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, the 000-18 showcases the classic tonewood combination that has defined Martin's most celebrated instruments for over a century. The mahogany construction provides warm, punchy midrange with impressive projection while maintaining the clarity and note separation that makes this guitar equally suited for complex fingerpicking and powerful strumming applications.
The 2025 Standard Series enhancements incorporate Golden Era scalloped bracing borrowed from Martin's premium Modern Deluxe Series, delivering vintage-inspired tone and sustain that maximizes the Auditorium body's natural balance and projection. The shorter 24.9" scale length provides comfortable string tension that reduces hand fatigue while maintaining excellent intonation and harmonic richness across the entire fretboard.
The select hardwood neck features Martin's GE Modified Low Oval profile with high-performance taper, ensuring unmatched playability that accommodates all playing styles from delicate fingerstyle to aggressive flatpicking. The elegant ebony appointments including bridge, fingerboard, and bridge pins create the timeless aesthetic that has made the 000-18 a favorite of folk, country, and acoustic rock artists for generations.
Ideal For
- Fingerstyle guitarists seeking balanced projection and exceptional note clarity
- Singer-songwriters who need versatile accompaniment that complements vocals perfectly
- Recording artists requiring the classic Martin Auditorium tone for studio work
- Folk and acoustic performers who appreciate the 000 body's comfortable size and projection
- Players seeking Martin's legendary craftsmanship in the most versatile body shape
Key Features
Classic Auditorium Body Design
The 000 body size delivers perfect balance across all six strings with comfortable playability, making it Martin's most versatile and widely appreciated body shape.
Solid Sitka Spruce and Mahogany Construction
The time-tested combination provides bright treble response, punchy midrange, and impressive projection with the warmth and clarity that defines classic Martin tone.
Golden Era Scalloped Bracing
Enhanced 2025 bracing design maximizes the Auditorium body's natural resonance for improved projection, sustain, and tonal complexity compared to standard bracing patterns.
24.9" Scale Length
The shorter scale reduces string tension for comfortable playability while maintaining excellent intonation and rich harmonic content across the entire fingerboard.
Premium Ebony Appointments
Ebony bridge, fingerboard, and bridge pins with abalone dot inlays create both visual elegance and optimal tone transfer for enhanced sustain and clarity.
What's Included
- Martin 000-18 Acoustic Guitar
- Martin hardshell case
- Martin limited lifetime warranty
- Plek machine setup (factory completed)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | Solid Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides |
| Neck | Select hardwood, GE Modified Low Oval with high-performance taper |
| Fretboard | Ebony with abalone dot inlays |
| Scale Length | 24.9 inches |
| Nut Width | 1.75 inches |
| Pickups | None (purely acoustic) |
| Electronics | None |
| Hardware | Nickel open-gear tuning machines, bone nut and compensated saddle |
| Finish | Natural gloss with aging toner |
| Weight | Approximately 4.3 lbs |
Get Your Hands on This Iconic Martin Today
Experience the balanced tone and legendary craftsmanship of the Martin 000-18 at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls, where you can discover why this Auditorium body design has been trusted by generations of players across multiple musical genres. This 2025 Standard Series model represents the perfect evolution of Martin's most versatile acoustic guitar design, combining traditional mahogany construction with modern performance enhancements for improved tone and playability. Visit our showroom to explore this extraordinary acoustic guitar and experience the rich, even voice that only a Martin 000-18 can deliver.
