Martin Custom Shop 000, 18 Style Adirondack Spruce, Sinker Mahogany Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop 000-18 Sinker Mahogany
The Martin Custom Shop 000, 18 Style Adirondack Spruce, Sinker Mahogany acoustic guitar is an embodiment of craftsmanship that respects the time-honored 000 Auditorium design lineage. With its origins in the Martin Custom Shop, this instrument is a tribute to traditional guitar construction, fueled by a symbiotic partnership between Russo Music and Martin Guitars.
At the heart of this Martin Custom Shop Sinker Mahogany guitar is the top, made of Adirondack spruce, precisely cut to Authentic thickness. This choice of top wood is not random; Adirondack spruce has a reputation for its firmness and potent tonal projection. Complementing the top, Sinker Mahogany is employed for the back and sides, a tonewood choice that adds both visual character and a unique auditory thumbprint to the guitar’s overall presentation.
Peering into the guitar’s structure, you’ll find Golden Era Scalloped X Brace. Crafted from Adirondack Spruce and carefully shaped to a 1/4″ thickness, this bracing design has a pivotal role in defining the instrument’s tonal properties. It masterfully balances the guitar’s soundboard’s rigidity and resonance, shaping the voice of the guitar.
The Martin 000-18 Adirondack guitar’s aesthetic appeal hasn’t been overlooked. It carries forward the Old Style 18 design theme, with Abalone inlays gracefully adorning the Black Ebony fingerboard. Style 18 purfling and an Old Style 18 Boltaron rosette further cement the instrument’s traditional aesthetic ethos.
The Martin Custom 000-18’s select hardwood neck integrates smoothly with the black ebony fingerboard, a combination renowned for playing comfort. The fingerboard hosts 20 frets and conforms to a Modified Low Oval neck profile with a High-Performance Taper, a design decision that promotes comfort and a wide range of playing styles.
In an ode to the purity of acoustic instruments, this Martin 000-18 Sinker Mahogany model forgoes electronic augmentation. The resonant voice and tonal quality are entirely attributed to the guitar’s acoustic design, tonewood selection, and craftsmanship.
The guitar sports a Natural Gloss finish on the body and a Satin finish on the neck. This subtle contrast not only enhances the tonewoods’ inherent beauty but also adds to the player’s tactile experience. To protect your musical investment, the guitar is supplied with a Martin Hardshell case.
The Martin Custom Shop 000 is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Martin Custom Shop and Russo Music’s dedication to quality. It masterfully amalgamates historic sensibilities with contemporary player-centric design.
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- Adirondack spruce top, sinker mahogany body
- Golden Era scalloped X bracing, Adirondack spruce
- Black ebony fingerboard with abalone inlays
- Select Hardwood neck with 20 frets
- Electronics-free, all-acoustic design
- Contrasting Natural Gloss body and Satin neck finishes
- Includes a protective Martin Hardshell case
- 3lbs 12.7oz lightweight design
