C.F. Martin & Co 000-18 Modern Deluxe

A "Modern Deluxe" Interpretation of a Classic in 000 Format

The 000-18 Modern Deluxe embodies the idea of a high-end folk guitar that respects the spirit of traditional guitars while aiming for modern comfort. Its 000 format, appreciated for its precision and balance, highlights playing nuances, from delicate picking to strummed chords, with a very natural sense of control.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This steel-string folk guitar is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive instrument sensitive to attack. The 000 format works very well for fingerstyle, blues, folk, acoustic pop, and detailed accompaniments where every note must remain clear, even in rich chords.

Sound Characteristics

The Sitka VTS spruce top provides clarity, projection, and a wide dynamic range: you get a precise attack when playing loudly while maintaining finesse in softer nuances. The mahogany back and sides enhance midrange presence and an elegant "dryness," highly appreciated for rhythms that cut through the mix and melodic lines that remain well defined. The 000 format, more compact than a dreadnought, favors balance and note separation, with a quick response and controlled sustain.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully exploit its potential, prioritize a steel folk string set with a light gauge (such as 12-54) for a good comfort/power compromise, a folk guitar capo, a tuner (clip-on or pedal), and a humidifier to ensure instrument stability in dry air conditions.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body	Neck	Selected wood
Format	000	Fingerboard	Ebony
Left handed	No	Neck Type	Glued
Cutaway	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Natural
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Back&Sides	Mahogany	Hardware	Gold

Top	Sitka VTS spruce	Nut width	44.5 mm / 1.75"
Back and sides	mahogany	Number of strings	6
Scale length	24.9" / 633 mm	Finish	natural