Martin Guitar 000-18 1955 CFM IV 70th LH
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Martin Guitar
000-18 1955 CFM IV 70th LH
Product Info
Article Number:
617565
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
000-18 1955 CFM IV 70th LH
Category:
0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$6,873.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This CFM IV 000-18 is a beautiful tribute to a legendary era of Martin guitars, meticulously recreated for left-handed players. The 1955 spec delivers a balanced, articulate tone that’s ideal for fingerstyle and lighter strumming. It's a fantastic choice for serious acoustic players seeking a vintage vibe and premium craftsmanship.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar 000-18 1955 CFM IV 70th LH
- Steel-String Guitar
- Left-handed model
- 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 (1.69")
- 20 frets
- Faux tortoise pickguard
- Bridge: Rosewood
- 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
- • Mahogany back/sides provide a warm, focused tonal foundation
- • Vintage Kluson tuners offer smooth, accurate tuning stability
- • Left-handed model caters to a specific, underserved player base
CONS
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players
- • Faux tortoise pickguard lacks the aesthetic authenticity of genuine material
- • 000 Auditorium size may be slightly large for smaller players
Product Video
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 5.8 lbs (2.6 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Martin has clearly strived for authenticity, using similar woods and bracing patterns to the original, though modern manufacturing tolerances will inevitably introduce subtle differences.
While based on the 1955 design, the neck profile is likely a slightly modified version to cater to modern player preferences, offering a comfortable feel without straying too far from the original.
Limited edition Martins often hold their value well, and the CFM IV connection adds to its collectibility, but market fluctuations always play a role.
