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2014 Martin 000-18E Retro - Natural - Trades
Glenfield, Leicestershire
£1,795
Description
The retro series is a collection of Martins most popular classic models, and this 000-18 features beautiful vintage appointments which were inspired by an original 1940's example, from the Martin Museum. It has faux tortoiseshell binding, aged toner top and Grover stay tite tuners, to name just a few upgrades. It just looks and sounds so much more 'vibey' than the pale looking standard series guitars and it plays beautifully with a lower than average set-up.
The guitar has been gigged and has various wear/dings/blemishes etc as photographed - many of these are not visible unless bouncing light onto the surface as we have done in the image to exaggerate them. It plays superbly well with a lower action, and it sounds fantastic - it would make a great gigging workhorse for someone who would prefer the vibe and character of a more worn-in guitar.
The icing on the cake, is the amazing pickup system, which isn't just an off the shelf unit. For each model in the retro series, Martin would take a prime example of a vintage model into the studio, in this case, the original 1940's guitar mentioned above and they 'imaged' the guitar using a variety of different microphones, so effectively you have the sound of the amazing 1940's guitar miced up using those super expensive microphones, all built into the pickup system of the guitar. So whatever you chose to plug this guitar into, whether it's a high quality acoustic guitar amp or PA system, you'll have those studio quality sounds at your fingertips. Plus you still have some tweakable features and an onboard tuner.
The construction features a solid Sitka Spruce top, a solid Mahogany back and sides, an Ebony fingerboard and bridge, a 24.9" scale, and a comfortable Modified Low Oval Profile w/ Performing Artist Taper neck. It comes its original hardshell case to protect it.
Jordan Guitars Ltd is a VAT-registered, family-owned business with an established reputation for the finest collection of pre-owned, vintage and rare guitars, and exceptional customer service. Choose your next dream guitar from the largest preowned collection in the UK (typically around 300!) and shop confidently, safe in the knowledge that Jordan Guitars have over 1800 consistent 5-star reviews across all selling platforms.
Collection is available from our HQ in Leicester, or UK insured shipping is available at a cost of only £30 for super-fast 1-day service. Global shipping is available on request, and finance is available on our website via Paypal Credit/Pay in 3. We are also happy to trade and part-exchange, with prices that will beat the big online stores - get in touch for a free valuation.
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