This 2006 Martin Golden Era 000-18 is from the first year of this now discontinued model. It is in very good condition with only some light surface scratches in the finish. The frets are in very good condition with light wear and lots of life left. The nut on these earlier models is said to be fossil ivory (I have not confirmed) and the bridge pins are ebony.
The playability is great with action within factory spec. The tone is full and warm with singing sustain. These really bring a lot of that pre-war 1930s Martin tone. I had an exceptionally good sounding 1931 OM-45 and while this of course has the somewhat shorter 24.9 inch scale, this guitar compares very favorably in many ways for a minute fraction of the cost.
Weight - 4.0 pounds
Nut width - 1.75 inches
1st fret depth - 0.90 inches
10th fret depth - 1.02 inches
Scale length - 24.9 inches
The guitar comes with the original hardshell case and all case candy.
Ships free in the United States and for reasonable rates worldwide.
Specs:
Overview
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Finish Top: Gloss
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Scale Length: 24.9"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
Neck Shape: Modified V
Back Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Side Material: Genuine Mahogany
Electronics: Not Available
Top
Top Color: Aging Toner
Bridge Style: 1930 Style Belly - Drop in Long Saddle
Binding: Faux Tortoise
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/16''
Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Bridge Material: Ebony
Top Detail: None
Bridge Pin Material: Ebony
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Bridge Pin Dots: None
Pickguard Inlay: None
Saddle: Bone
Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany
Brace Size: 1/4"
Back Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Brazilian Rosewood
Back Inlay Material: None
Heelcap: Ebony
Side Detail: None
Endpiece: Faux Tortoise
Side Inlay Material: None
Endpiece Inlay: None
Neck
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Finish Neck: Satin
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4''
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: Yellow
Headstock
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Knob: Oval
Headplate Logo Style: Script Golden Era Overlay
Nut Material: Bone
Headplate Binding Material: None
Misc
Case: Ply Hardshell
Label: Paper Label Signed by CFM IV