The 00-18 is an updated version of the the popular 00-18V. A Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides are the foundation for this classic grand concert model. A modified low oval high performance neck, East Indian rosewood headplate and an ebony fingerboard and bridge complete this model and make it a guitar you will treasure for years to come. – See more at: https://www.martinguitar.com/guitars/standard-series/00-18/#sthash.2dW7BqGc.dpuf
Model: 00-18
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size: 00-14 Fret
Top Material: Sitka Spruce
Top Detail: None
Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern: X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
Brace Size: 1/4″
Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
Back Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18
Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
Side Detail: None
Endpiece: Faux Tortoise
Binding: Faux Tortoise
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
Plek: Yes
Nut Material: Bone
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Heelcap: Faux Tortoise
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Scale Length: 24.9″
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4”
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8”
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Inlay Style: 18 Old Style
Side Dots: White
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
Finish Neck: Satin
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly – Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32″
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16″
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Recommended Strings: SP LIFESPAN 92/8 PHOSPHOR BRONZE LIGHT (MSP7100)
Knob: Butterbean
Bridge Pin Material: Black Plastic
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Case: Ply Hardshell