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<li id="Description"><strong>Description:</strong>We are absolutely thrilled to showcase this remarkable Martin Custom Shop 000-18. It takes the beloved, comfortable 000-14 fret body style and elevates it with a stunning, premium choice of tonewood, giving you an instrument that is as visually beautiful as it is sonically unique. While a traditional 000-18 is known for its mahogany back and sides, the Martin Custom Shop upgraded this model to premium Black Walnut, paired with a classic solid Spruce top. Walnut beautifully bridges the gap between the warm, woody midrange of mahogany and the sparkling clarity of rosewood. In this 000 body shape, that translates to an incredibly balanced, articulate voice with superb note separation—making it an absolute dream for fingerstyle players, light strumming, and tracking in the studio. The feel of this guitar is pure modern luxury, wrapped in a classic look. Martin chose a premium 12/4 Genuine Mahogany neck shaped into a comfortable Modified Low Oval profile. Combined with a sleek Black Ebony fingerboard, Old Style 18 position inlays, and a bone nut, it offers an incredibly smooth, fast playing experience up and down the neck. The full-gloss finish makes the natural grain of the walnut truly pop under the lights. Top-tier hardware completes the build, featuring a Modern Belly bridge and Grover nickel vintage-button tuners for excellent tuning stability and vintage charm. This guitar comes from the factory without onboard electronics to keep the acoustic tone completely pure. However, if you need to take it to the stage, we've got you covered—we can professionally install whatever pickup and preamp system you prefer right here at the shop. This spectacular Custom Shop 000-18 comes complete with a premium Martin hardshell case. It’s a rare, gorgeous instrument that we are incredibly proud to have on our wall, so swing by the shop, give it a strum, and see what makes it so special!</li>
<li id="Product Subtype"><strong>Product Subtype:</strong> Acoustic Guitars</li>
<li id="Series"><strong>Series:</strong> Custom Shop</li>
<li id="Orientation"><strong>Orientation:</strong> Right Handed</li>
<li id="Color"><strong>Color: </strong>Natural</li>
<li id="Case Bag"><strong>Case Bag:</strong> Hardshell</li>
<li id="Neck Material"><strong>Neck Material: </strong>12/4 Genuine Mahogany</li>
<li id="Neck Shape"><strong>Neck Shape: </strong>Mod Low Oval</li>
<li id="Scale Length"><strong>Scale Length:</strong> 25.4"</li>
<li id="Fingerboard Radius"><strong>Fingerboard Radius:</strong></li>
<li id="Fingerboard Material"><strong>Fingerboard Material: </strong>Black Ebony</li>
<li id="Position Inlays"><strong>Position Inlays: </strong>Old Style 18</li>
<li id="Side Dots"><strong>Side Dots:</strong> White</li>
<li id="Truss Rod"><strong>Truss Rod:</strong> </li>
<li id="Nut Width"><strong>Nut Width:</strong> </li>
<li id="Nut Material"><strong>Nut Material:</strong> Bone</li>
<li id="Body Finish"><strong>Body Finish:</strong> Full Gloss</li>
<li id="Body Top"><strong>Body Top:</strong> Spruce</li>
<li id="Body Material"><strong>Body Material:</strong> Black Walnut</li>
<li id="Body Shape"><strong>Body Shape: </strong>000-14 Fret</li>
<li id="Bridge"><strong>Bridge:</strong> Modern Belly</li>
<li id="Hardware Finish"><strong>Hardware Finish:</strong> Nickel</li>
<li id="Tuning Machines"><strong>Tuning Machines: </strong>Grover Nickel Vintage Button</li>
<li id="Strings"><strong>Strings:</strong> Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0</li>
<li id="Special Electronics"><strong>Special Electronics:</strong> Custom Installation Available</li>
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