000-18 Modern Deluxe Guitar

MARTIN

000-18 Modern Deluxe Guitar
CHF 4'749.00

The Modern Deluxe series is the culmination of almost 190 years of experience, history and innovation. Best tonewoods and the finest tradition in craftsmanship meet such modern materials and technologies as a titanium truss rod, “liquid metal” bridge pins a composite carbon fiber bridgeplate and a Vintage Tone System (VTS) treated top and bracings. To set these guitars apart from the rest visually, these guitars feature a 30s style mother of pearl script logo, gold frets and flamed maple bindings. The new, non-symmetrical Vintage Deluxe neck profile makes this guitar so comfortable, you can play it all day and the amazing sound will make you want to do just that.

Until now the D-18-MD was the only Modern Deluxe model, featuring a Spruce Top and Mahogany back and sides. Now, enthusiasts of this classic combination will get to enjoy another shape. The 000-18-MD now offers one of the most popular Martin-Shapes with mahogany back and sides. The neckjoint is at the 14th fret, which has been established as the popular standard, due to the easier access to the higher frets. The VTS-treated Top and the carbon fiber bridge plate guarantee a clear, well balanced tone from day one whereas the genuine mahogany delivers a punchy midrange. The gloss finish, inlayed logo and gold plated tuners give the 000-18-MD the visual appearance to match the tone.

Classic Martin-Attributes, paired with state of the art technology!

Top Color
Clear
Binding
East Indian Rosewood
Top Inlay Material
Multi-Stripe
Top Detail
None
Pickguard
Tortoise Pattern
Pickguard Inlay
None
Rosette
Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Bridge Style
Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing
2 5/32"
Bridge Material
Ebony
Bridge Pin Material
Liquid Metal
Bridge Pin Dots
Red Acrylic
Saddle
Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius
16"
Brace Material
Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Brace Size
1/4"
Back Purfling/Strip
Style 18
Heelcap Endpiece
East Indian Rosewood
Endpiece Inlay
None
Back & Sides Color
Dark Mahogany
Back Detail
None
Back Inlay Material
None
Side Detail
None
Side Inlay Material
None
Neck Material
Genuine Mahogany
Finish Neck
Satin
Neck Color
Dark Mahogany
Number of Frets Total
20
Neck Joins Body at Side Dots
14th Fret
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret
2 1/8''
Fingerboard Inlay Style
Old Style 18
Fingerboard Inlay Material
Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material
None
Headstock Shape
Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material
East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style
Stylized Script Inlay
Headplate Binding Material
None
Tuning Machines
Gold Open Gear
Knob
Butterbean
Nut Material
Bone
Case
Ply hard shell
Case item no.
12C533EC
Label
None
Left Handed Availability
True
Pleked
True
  • 000-18 Modern Deluxe

specifications

OVERVIEW

  • Body Size000-14 Fret
  • Construction:Dovetail Neck Joint
  • Bracing PatternX-Brace
  • Brace ShapeScalloped
  • Top MaterialSpruce with VTS
  • Back MaterialGenuine Mahogany
  • Side MaterialGenuine Mahogany
  • Recommended StringsAuthentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light (MA540T)
  • Finish TopGloss
  • Back & Side FinishGloss
  • Scale length24.9"
  • Fingerboard Width At Nut:1 3/4"
  • Neck ShapeVintage Deluxe
  • Neck TaperStandard Taper
  • ElectronicsOptional
  • Electronics OptionsFishman Gold Plus Natural I Fishman Infinity Matrix Fishman Presys Plus Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend Fishman Aura VT Blend