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Martin Retro Series 000‑18E
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Martin Model Year: 2016 Model: 000-18E String Configuration: 6 String MPN: 2401000018ERETRO Body Type: Dreadnought Size: 000-14 Fret Body Material: Mahogany Series: Retro Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Dexterity: Right-Handed UPC: 729789431132
Martin's groundbreaking Retro Series represents the most significant advancement of our era in amplified acoustic sound. Based upon a beautiful 1940 14-fret 000-18 "donor" guitar from the Martin Museum collection, this 24.9" short-scale model produces clear and expressive response for stage or studio use. It features a solid Sitka spruce with solid genuine mahogany back and sides, scalloped "X" top bracing, and solid black ebony fingerboard with an Old Style 18 rosette and (green abalone)Boltaron fingerboard inlays. Other appointments include a modified low oval profile neck with Performance Artist taper, Grover nickel V97-18NA Sta Tite tuning machines, a 1930s style belly with drop-in saddle bridge style, a Delmar Tortoise pickguard, and dovetail neck joint.With modern performance and playability, the 000-18E Retro offers the visual and tonal integrity of the mahogany auditorium guitars of the pre-war era.Includes 433 hardshell case. Features Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint Body size: 000-14 Fret Top: Soild SItka spruce Rosette: Old Style 18 Top Bracing Pattern: Standard "X" Scalloped Top Braces: Solid Sitka spruce 1/4" Back Material: Solid genuine mahogany Back Purfling: Style 18 Side Material: Solid genuine mahogany Binding: Tortoise brown Top Inlay Style: Multiple Black/White Boltaron Neck Material: Select Hardwood Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Profile with Performing Artist Taper Nut Material: Bone Headstock: Solid/Square Taper Headplate: Solid East Indiean rosewood Heelcap: Solid black ebony Fingerboard Material: Soild black ebony Scale Length: 24.9" # of Frets: 20 (14 clear) Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-3/4" Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/8" Fingerboard Position Inlays: Old Style 18 - green abalone Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss Finish Top: Polished Gloss with Aging Toner Finish Neck: Satin Bridge Material: Solid black ebony Bridge Style: 1930s style belly with drop-in saddle Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/16" Saddle: 16" radius/compensated/white tusq Tuning Machines: Grover Nickel V97-18NA Sta Tite Recommended Strings: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP7100) Bridge & End Pins: Black with white inlay Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise color Case: 433 Hardshell Electronics: Fishman F1 Aura Plus
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| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Martin |
| Model Year: | 2016 | Model: | 000-18E |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | MPN: | 2401000018ERETRO |
| Body Type: | Dreadnought | Size: | 000-14 Fret |
| Body Material: | Mahogany | Series: | Retro |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
| UPC: | 729789431132 |
Martin's groundbreaking Retro Series represents the most significant advancement of our era in amplified acoustic sound. Based upon a beautiful 1940 14-fret 000-18 "donor" guitar from the Martin Museum collection, this 24.9" short-scale model produces clear and expressive response for stage or studio use. It features a solid Sitka spruce with solid genuine mahogany back and sides, scalloped "X" top bracing, and solid black ebony fingerboard with an Old Style 18 rosette and (green abalone)Boltaron fingerboard inlays. Other appointments include a modified low oval profile neck with Performance Artist taper, Grover nickel V97-18NA Sta Tite tuning machines, a 1930s style belly with drop-in saddle bridge style, a Delmar Tortoise pickguard, and dovetail neck joint.With modern performance and playability, the 000-18E Retro offers the visual and tonal integrity of the mahogany auditorium guitars of the pre-war era.Includes 433 hardshell case.
Features Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint Body size: 000-14 Fret Top: Soild SItka spruce Rosette: Old Style 18 Top Bracing Pattern: Standard "X" Scalloped Top Braces: Solid Sitka spruce 1/4" Back Material: Solid genuine mahogany Back Purfling: Style 18 Side Material: Solid genuine mahogany Binding: Tortoise brown Top Inlay Style: Multiple Black/White Boltaron Neck Material: Select Hardwood Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Profile with Performing Artist Taper Nut Material: Bone Headstock: Solid/Square Taper Headplate: Solid East Indiean rosewood Heelcap: Solid black ebony Fingerboard Material: Soild black ebony Scale Length: 24.9" # of Frets: 20 (14 clear) Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-3/4" Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/8" Fingerboard Position Inlays: Old Style 18 - green abalone Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss Finish Top: Polished Gloss with Aging Toner Finish Neck: Satin Bridge Material: Solid black ebony Bridge Style: 1930s style belly with drop-in saddle Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/16" Saddle: 16" radius/compensated/white tusq Tuning Machines: Grover Nickel V97-18NA Sta Tite Recommended Strings: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP7100) Bridge & End Pins: Black with white inlay Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise color Case: 433 Hardshell Electronics: Fishman F1 Aura Plus