The Martin 000-18 Modern Deluxe is a perfect symbiosis of traditional and modern guitar making. In addition to the classic appearance, the traditional features include the Dovetail-Neck-Joint and the protein glue with which the construction is brought together. The modern components, on the other hand, are the liquid metal bridge pinsBridge pins:
Bridge pins are small pins that attach the strings of a guitar to the bridge of an acoustic guitar. They are inserted into the bridge with the ball end of the string when stringing. Bridge pins can be made of different materials such as plastic or metal., a carbon fiber bridge plate and, last but not least, the innovative vintage deluxeNeck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat neck profile, which offers the player an extremely high level of playability. The all-solid guitar also produces a mid-range sound with warm bass and assertive treble frequencies thanks to its medium-size 000-14 Fret construction. Furthermore, the fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. has plenty of space so that even complex fingering patterns can be easily mastered. The characteristic headstockHeadstock:
The headstock is the upper part of a guitar to which the pegs for tuning the strings are attached. It can have different shapes and the guitar logo or the manufacturer's name can often be found on the headstock. is fitted with smooth-running tunersTuners:
die-cast tuners that make tuning easy. Another highlight of the
Case.
As the SitkaTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body spruce top is treated with the special Vintage Tone system, the instrument gives the impression that it has been played for years. The mid-range frequencies in particular stand out clearly and distinctly from one another, meaning that the instrument can be used extremely well for expressive
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar. additionally enrich the sound with warm bass frequencies and thus ensure a very balanced sound overall. The flat Scalloped-XCeiling bracing:
Bracing bracing, in combination with the wafer-thin high-gloss finish, also enables a very fast attack and a long decay of the individual notes. The mahogany neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck is fitted with an ebony fingerboard that is comfortable to use.
Since the compensated bridge inlaySaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. and the 44.45 mm wide nutNut:
The nut is a small piece of hard material that sits at the top of the guitar neck. It has notches into which the strings are inserted to ensure the correct spacing and height. are made of bone, the stringsStrings:
Strings are thin metal or nylon strings that are stretched across the body of a guitar. They produce tones when struck or plucked. Different sounds are produced depending on the thickness and material of the strings. intonate perfectly on the shortened 632 mm scale lengthScale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument.. At the same time, the fine gold-plated open-gear tuners ensure very precise tuning of the instrument. The frets are also gold-plated to match the tuners. The top is surrounded by a fine rosewoodBinding:
Binding refers to the decorative edging of the guitar body. It is made of wood binding , which is tastefully matched to the multi-stripe soundhole rosetteRosette:
The rosette is a decorative element on the guitar. It is located around the sound hole and is made of various materials such as wood or mother-of-pearl. The rosette gives the guitar an aesthetic appearance and can also influence the sound.. The stylized company logo and the filigree "old-style 18" mother-of-pearl fingerboard inlaysInlays:
inlays round off the exterior in a very aesthetic way.