Martin 00-18 GE - Golden Era

The Martin 00-18 Golden Era (GE) is a high-end acoustic guitar that blends the tone and craftsmanship of the 1930s with modern precision. This guitar is beloved by fingerstyle guitarists and singer-songwriters for its rich, balanced tone and comfortable playability.

Specifications:

• Body Size: 00 (Grand Concert)
• Top: Solid Adirondack spruce
• Back and Sides: Solid mahogany
• Bracing: Golden Era scalloped X-bracing
• Neck: Select hardwood, Modified V profile
• Fingerboard: Solid black ebony
• Scale Length: 24.9" (632 mm)
• Nut: Bone, 1 3/4" (44.5 mm) wide
• Bridge: Ebony, 1930s-style belly with long saddle
• Finish: Gloss top, satin neck
• Tuners: Gotoh open-geared nickel
• Pickguard: Delmar tortoise
• Included: Geib-style case

The 00-18GE is known for its warm, clear, and projecting tone, with a pronounced midrange that is perfect for fingerpicking and subtle accompaniment. The combination of an Adirondack spruce top and mahogany back and sides delivers a sound full of nuance and richness.

The shorter scale length and comfortable neck profile make this guitar particularly enjoyable to play, even during long sessions.