Martin Guitars Martin Custom Shop 0-18 Special Edition 0-14 Acoustic Guitar

The Martin Custom Shop 0-18 Special Edition 0-14 brings genuine Custom Shop construction to the parlour-sized 0 body format, blending premium materials with vintage appointments. A solid Adirondack spruce top with aging toner sits over genuine mahogany back and sides, voiced for clear trebles, punchy midrange, and focused lows that suit fingerstyle players and recording sessions. Hand-shaped Adirondack Golden Era scalloped X-bracing lifts resonance and sustain while maintaining the dynamic response Martin's vintage instruments are known for. Vintage gloss finish covers both body and neck. The 14-fret Concert body delivers compact dimensions with a short 24.9-inch scale length that relaxes left-hand reach and reduces string tension. A GE Modified Low Oval neck profile recreates the feel of pre-war Martin necks, offering substantial palm support without excessive thickness. Scalloped bracing removes material from the strutwork itself, allowing the Adirondack top greater freedom of movement and yielding the chime and articulation associated with Golden Era instruments. This construction approach positions the 0-18 as an entry point to Custom Shop quality without stepping up to the most expensive models. Features  Solid Adirondack spruce top with aging toner finish treatment Genuine mahogany back and sides for warm midrange clarity Hand-shaped Adirondack Golden Era scalloped X-bracing Short 24.9-inch scale length reduces string tension significantly GE Modified Low Oval neck profile for vintage-inspired comfort 14-fret Concert body size with compact 0 body dimensions Vintage gloss finish on body and neck surfaces Custom Shop construction with premium material selection throughout