Description
With a 16-year history of providing our customers the best experience possible in trying and buying guitars, Cream City Music is proud to present the 2014 Martin Summer NAMM collection in its entirety, for you, players and collectors alike. These exceptional instruments have been hand picked by Martin’s master builders to represent their entire product line at the Summer NAMM show in Nashville.
This will arguably be the best selection and display of Martin guitars in the United States, all at your disposal and available to experience. It features guitars from the entry-level DRS1 all the way to the top of the line D-45 & D-28 Authentic models with a fantastic variety in between. Each of these fine instruments carries Martin’s full lifetime warranty, but they have been displayed in Nashville, so they will exhibit normal signs of light use. With this in mind, we are more than willing to provide answers to any questions you may have about the condition, sound, or other options you may be curious about. Feel free to give us a call toll free for an in-hand description.
With a rich history beginning shortly after the turn of the century in 1911, it’s no wonder why the Martin 000-18 has become known as a timeless classic, and here, in the form of the 000-18E Retro, it expands its live performance capability even further. Built on the foundation of great sounding guitars that Martin has been developing for over 100 years, the 000-18E Retro’s pairing of integrity and tone position it near the top of the acoustic/electric list in terms of value. This model boasts some tried and true design aspects that will likely never change and a few modern improvements to insure your guitar will last a lifetime. This is a classic sounding Martin with excellent note definition and a very clear midrange. While its thinner body profile provides comfortable playing, its shorter scale (24.9”) has a slightly softer string action that lends credence to more articulate techniques like fingerstyle but also creates ample projection and stability for strumming. Equipped with Fishman’s fantastic F1 Aura Plus Retro electronics, you can take this fantastic model one step further on stage.
Specs:
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back: Solid Genuine Mahogany
Sides: Solid Genuine Mahogany
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
Rosette: Old Style 18
Top Bracing: Standard ''X'' Scalloped, Solid Sitka Spruce 1/4''
Binding: Tortoise Brown
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval w/ Performing Artist Taper
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1-3/4''
Fingerboard: Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length: 24.9''
Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss
Finish Top: Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
Saddle: 16'' Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
Bridge & End Pins: Black w/ White Inlay
Electronics: Fishman F1 Aura Plus Retro
Case: 433 Hardshell
