Sound Pure's Take
Very strong vintage vibes coming off of this one. Very similar to the now discontinued Authentic series 000 in its construction, this 18 style has dry, distinct punch for days. That burst perfectly highlights the nice, wide grain in the Addy top. Some sneaky little fancy appointments, too--Brazilian backstrip and headplate, fossilized Ivory nut. Lotta bass for a short scale! Oh, and did we mention our luthier didn't need to do a single thing to it? Fingerstyle players seeking yesteryear tone won't be able to resist this one!
Condition: Used, Excellent
From Martin and Co.
C. F. Martin & Co.® has been Inspiring Musicians Worldwide® for nearly two centuries with their superior guitar and string products. Martin guitars and strings remain the choice for musicians around the world for their unrivaled quality, craftsmanship, and tone. Throughout the company’s long history, Martin products can be seen and heard across all genres of music and in all segments of pop culture, from concert and theater stages to television and movies.
With an unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices, Martin continually drives the acoustic guitar market forward, introducing innovative features that have become standards across the industry. These groundbreaking innovations include the introduction of X-bracing, the 14-fret guitar, and the “Dreadnought” size guitar.
Martin has also led innovations in strings, such as introducing the first high-tensile strength steel-string core wire; the first nickel acoustic strings (Martin Retro®); the proprietary Titanium Core strings; and now the groundbreaking, new Authentic Acoustic line, which offers unmatched stability, tone, comfort, and longevity.
Model: 000-18 A SB
Year: 2011
Serial: 1606983
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Bracing Pattern: Golden Era
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
Finish Top: Gloss
Back & Side Finish: Gloss
Scale Length: 24.9"
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Neck Shape: Full Thickness V 30's Style Heel
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Electronics: NA
Top Color: 1935 Sunburst
Binding: Brown Faux Tortoise
Top Inlay Material: B/W/B/W/B Boltaron
Top Detail: NA
Pickguard: Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: NA
Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Bridge Style 1930 Style Belly - Drop in Long Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/16"
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Pin Material: Ebony
Bridge Pin Dots: NA
Saddle: Fossilized Ivory
Saddle Radius: 16"
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
Brace Size: 1/4"
Back Purfling/Strip: Brazilian Rosewood
Heelcap: Ebony
Endpiece: Brown Faux Tortoise
Endpiece Inlay: None
Back & Sides Color: NA
Back Detail: NA
Back Inlay Material: NA
Side Detail: NA
Side Inlay Material: NA
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Finish Neck: Gloss
Neck Color: NA
Number of Frets: 20
Neck Joins Body at: 14th Fret
Side Dots: NA
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4"
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
Fingerboard Inlay Material: NA
Fingerboard Binding Material: NA
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Golden Era Block
Headplate Binding Material: NA
Tuning Machines: Nickel Enclosed
Knob: Oval
Nut Material: Fossilized Ivory
Case: Hardshell
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Returns
This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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