{"product_id":"martin-custom-shop-000-18-mahogany-with-adirondack-spruce-top-acoustic-guitar-with-case","title":"Martin Custom Shop 000-18 Mahogany with Adirondack Spruce Top Acoustic Guitar","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e Martin Custom Shop 000-18 Mahogany\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruetone Music was invited to Nazareth, PA for a very special visit. We had the chance to spec out guitars to be custom built by Martin. We were also thrilled by the prospect of being able to hand select our own wood at the factory, aided by Custom Shop representatives and tonewood experts.  That began a relationship that has continued for multiple custom runs over a number of years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe knew we wanted to represent an interesting variety as far as models and exotic woods, but we also wanted the guitars to sound as best they could, never sacrificing tone for bling.  This Martin Custom Shop version of a 000-18 with Mahogany and Adirondack Spruce is a true example of that theory coming together in the best possible way.   It's a simple move to make - essentially a classic 000-18, with the best materials and craftsmanship from the top luthiers at the Martin Custom Shop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wood choice is what comes first.  We chose to pair the Mahogany back \u0026amp; sides with the best Adirondack Spruce.  The warmth provided by Mahogany is a great complement to the precise attack of a 000 guitar - making this one perfect for strumming as well as fingerpicking.  It's a \"best of both worlds\" scenario.  We also chose an Adirondack Spruce top, which tends to be the loudest and liveliest of spruces.  Compared to Sitka, Adirondack has greater overtone content and dynamic range.  It produces a rich, sweet mid-range tone, which makes it a perfect complement to the Mahogany on this guitar. All of the wood was hand-selected at the Custom Shop.  We were beyond impressed with the end result - deep, warm and round, but with a crisp articulation and strong sustain.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also love the grain of the Mahogany that was selected, as well as how the Aging Toner enhances the look of the Adirondack Spruce.  The look of the guitar itself would be enough, but the materials, construction and appointments make it all the more special.  In some ways, compared to other Martin Custom Shop guitars we've done (many are exotic woods), this is the simplest design, but it's much more than that.  One particular aspect to highlight is the choice of Golden Era bracing, which utilizes Adirondack instead of Sitka.  Additionally, the scalloping is more aggressive.  As a result, it's a more vibrant top and improved resonance across the tonal spectrum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guitar is finished in gloss, with a satin finished Mahogany neck.  It has Martin’s popular modified low oval with high performance taper, making it very comfortable to play for hours. The radius is 16” with a nut width of 1 3\/4”.  It's a very easy to play guitar, and the size of a 000 is a lot of fun.  For those that traditionally only owned dreadnaughts, a smaller body acoustic like this is a must have.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther features included a Rosewood headplate, a Black Ebony fretboard, black binding, and nickel Grover tuners.  It comes with a Martin hard shell case and certificate of authenticity.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCome to Truetone Music today to experience this amazing Martin Custom Shop guitar, or order right here today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/strong\u003e:  C24-028449\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial # \u003c\/strong\u003e2896171\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBody Shape: \u003c\/b\u003e''000'' Auditorium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInspired by: \u003c\/b\u003e000 - 18 Style\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase Model Note: \u003c\/b\u003eWood Selected by the Custom Shop\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAppointment Level: \u003c\/b\u003eStandard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdhesive: \u003c\/b\u003eModern Adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/b\u003e Adirondack Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBracing Material, Top: \u003c\/b\u003eAdirondack Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBracing Pattern, Top: \u003c\/b\u003eX Brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBracing Pattern Number, Top: \u003c\/b\u003e 19-A 000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBracing Shape, Top: \u003c\/b\u003eScalloped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBracing Style, Top: \u003c\/b\u003eGolden Era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBracing Size, Top: \u003c\/b\u003e1\/4''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBack and Side Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBinding Material: \u003c\/b\u003eBlack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRosette Style: \u003c\/b\u003e Old Style 18 Boltaron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003eModified Low Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNeck Taper: \u003c\/b\u003eHigh Performance Taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Width at Nut:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Width at 12th Fret\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eString Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 5\/32''\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTuning Machines: \u003c\/b\u003e Grover Nickel V97-18NA StaTite 18:1 Vintage Button  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Material: \u003c\/b\u003eBlack Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Inlay: \u003c\/b\u003e Old Style 18; 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