Martin Guitar 000-18 1955 CFM IV 70th

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Martin Guitar 000-18 1955 CFM IV 70th

Martin Guitar

000-18 1955 CFM IV 70th

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 617562
Model: 000-18 1955 CFM IV 70th
Price: $6,873.90

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This CFM IV 70th is a beautifully crafted tribute to a legendary 000-18. It nails that classic Martin sound—warm, responsive, and incredibly articulate—with a touch of vintage vibe. It's an excellent choice for serious players and collectors who appreciate authentic craftsmanship and a comfortable, versatile playing experience.

Product Description

  • Martin Guitar 000-18 1955 CFM IV 70th
  • Steel-String Guitar
  • Limited edition - on the occasion of the 70th birthday of Chris F. Martin IV
  • Based on a 000-18 from 1955
  • which was purchased at an auction
  • Type: 000 Auditorium
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Back and sides: Solid mahogany
  • Neck: Selected hardwood
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • 1955 Style 18 dot fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 632 mm (24.9")
  • Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.96")
  • 20 frets
  • Haux tortoise pickguard
  • Rosewood bridge
  • Saddle: Bone
  • Kluson nickel vintage waffleback machine heads
  • Strings: Martin Guitar MA540T
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and projection.
  • • 1955-inspired construction provides a warm, vintage tonal character.
  • • Rosewood bridge and bone saddle enhance sustain and note definition.
  • • Kluson vintage waffleback tuners offer smooth, reliable tuning stability.
CONS
  • • The 000 Auditorium size may be too large for smaller players.
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for many players.
  • • Mahogany back and sides can lack the complexity of other tonewoods.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Mahogany
Neck Material Selected Hardwood
Fingerboard Rosewood
Scale Length 632 mm (24.9 in)
Frets 20
Electronics None
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martin's done a commendable job capturing the essence of that era, but subtle differences in wood aging and bracing will inevitably exist. It’s an inspired recreation, not an exact replica.
The neck profile will be a recreation of a '50s Martin, likely a slim to medium C shape – comfortable for modern players while maintaining vintage feel. It's not a super-thin profile, but it's certainly playable.
The Haux tortoise pickguard is a stylistic detail replicating the original 1955 model, adding to the guitar's vintage aesthetic and protecting the top from wear.

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