Martin 000-18E Retro Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

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Based off a vintage acoustic straight from Martin's museum, the 000-18E Retro has a timeless look that's modernized with the addition of Fishman electronics.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Solid Sitka spruce top Projects rich, crisp and responsive tone
Mahogany back and sides Dry and airy tone; clear, present midrange
Black ebony fretboard Smooth and fast playing, bright tone
Fishman F1 Aura Plus electronics Blends 3-band EQ and 9 modeled mic tones

The 000-18E Retro is an addition to the Retro series. Its based upon a beautiful 1940 14-fret 000-18 "donor" guitar from the Martin Museum collection with a 24.9" short scale that 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 mahogany auditorium guitars from the pre-war era.

Retro Series

Martin's groundbreaking Retro Series represents the most significant advancement of our era in amplified acoustic sound, capturing the stylistic and sonic elements of iconic classic Martin guitars. The series will welcome two editions, the 000-18E and the D-35E, which will both enthrall guitarists with the seamless intersection of beautiful historical detail and Martin's unique forward-thinking technology.

- MODEL: 000-18E Retro
- CONSTRUCTION: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
- BODY SIZE: 000-14 Fret
- TOP: 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
- BINDING: Tortoise Brown
- TOP INLAY STYLE: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
- NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood
- NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval Profile w/ Performing Artist Taper
- NUT MATERIAL: Bone
- HEADSTOCK: Solid/Square Taper
- HEADPLATE: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- HEELCAP: Solid Black Ebony
- FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
- SCALE LENGTH: 24.9''
- # OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
- # 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

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 610-759-2837

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted February 11, 2016 by Bill Deacon in Austin, TX

"after sale satisfaction"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Wanted this guitar for over a year. When I couldn't strike a trade with the local shop I found one at Zzounds for the money I was willing to pay without giving up my dreadnought. I bought a "blemish" which turned out to be a return that had zero defects, except the first guy had strung it with steel strings. A simple call to Zz and they comped me a set of Martin Custom Lights like the guitar is supposed to ship with. The guitar is a dream to play and hear. It was delivered right on time though the three day anticipation almost did me in! It's the second time I've bought from Zz and it works like magic. Martin 000-18E Retro, Taylor 514C, Martin DGRT-16, Takamine beater, Fender Kingman and Jazz, more amps and other stuff than I care to list. Haven't had to use Martin Support. But have every confidence in them at this level. The guitar is the current envy of all my bandmates. It's not the cannon the dread is but suits my playing very well which is mostly finger style and accompanying singers

Musical Background:

forty years, semi pro, clubs, dance halls, churches and garages

Musical Style:

Rock, Country, Jazz, Western Swing, Delta blues and whatever I can follow along with!
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