With the Martin Guitars 00-18, the traditional US manufacturer is developing its new 00-14 Fret with improved features in 2025. In addition to its solid tonewoodsTonewood:
Tonewood is the wood from which the body of a guitar is made. It influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. Popular tonewoods are mahogany or maple, this professional acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar:
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk matching with an extra ergonomic neck profileNeck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat, an even more finger-friendly 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., ebonybridge 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., innovative top bracingCeiling bracing:
Bracing and much more. The instrument also comes in a classic natural finishFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance. with a high-gloss varnish, which brings out the grain of the fine woods in particular, as well as a traditional fauxPickguard:
The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick. tortoise pickguard and matching tortoise bindingsBinding:
Binding refers to the decorative edging of the guitar body. It is made of wood. The guitar is rounded off with a sturdy guitar caseGuitar case:
Case which guarantees safe transportation.
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The top is the upper part of the guitar body and solid mahoganybackFloor:
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.. The result of this select combination of tonewoods is a balanced sound with a wonderful overtone spectrum and a concise mid-range that is ideal for a wide variety of playing styles. In addition, the top is fitted with the in-house Golden Era X bracingBracing:
Bracing, which has a deeper cut. This leads to an improved vibration behavior of the top, which also brings out the bass range and completes the versatility of the sound. This Grand
In terms of playability, this guitar shines with its easy-grip Selected HardwoodneckGuitar neck:
Maple neck with Golden Era Modified Low Oval Profile. This easy-grip part is complemented by an extra-thin ebony fingerboard with rounded edges, which together contribute to a comfortable playing feel. Furthermore, the model has an extremely compact design, because in addition to its handy 00-14 Fret bodyBody:
The body is the body of a guitar. It is made of wood and influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. The sound of a guitar can vary depending on the shape and material of the body., it has a shortened 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. of 632 mm, which significantly reduces the effort required to pick it up thanks to lower string tension. Absolute perfection is also achieved through clean intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch. and high tuning stability thanks to nickel-plated open-gearTuners:
die-cast tuners tuners, a 44.5 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. and a precisely matched compensated bonebridge 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..