Martin 000-18 1955 CFM IV 70th Acoustic Guitar with Hardshell Case

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History, craftsmanship and deep, rich tone all collide in one rare, compact package. The Martin 000-18 1955 CFM IV 70th Acoustic Guitar celebrates sixth-generation Martin executive Chris Martin IV’s 70th birthday with a faithful tribute to a mid-century classic. Drawing inspiration from an original 1955 000-18, this limited-edition model — only 70 made worldwide! — pairs authentic vintage styling with sustainably sourced tonewoods. The top is crafted from reclaimed spruce, sourced from old-growth Alaskan trees, bridges, and barge ramps, lending both historical significance and a unique tonal character. Mahogany back and sides deliver warm midrange tones with bright, defined trebles, while the non-scalloped Sitka spruce X-bracing produces a balanced and articulate voice.

The FSC-certified rosewood fingerboard features 1955 Style 18 mother-of-pearl dot inlays, and the satin select hardwood neck sports a GE Modified Low Oval profile for a comfortable, vintage-inspired feel. Completing the look are vintage-style Kluson Waffleback nickel tuners, a faux tortoise pickguard and binding, and aged top detailing that captures the essence of the original 1955 model. Each guitar is hand-signed by Chris Martin IV and comes in a premium hardshell case, along with a numbered paper label marking its place in this historic limited run. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features/Specs

Body

• Body Size: 000-14 Fret
• Top Wood: Reclaimed Spruce (Custom Ink Detailing)
• Top Color: Aged (1935 Sunburst-Inspired Aesthetic)
• Back & Sides: Mahogany
• Bracing Pattern: X-Brace (Non-Scalloped)
• Bracing Material: Sitka Spruce (1/4")
• Binding: Brown Faux Tortoise
• Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
• Back Purfling/Strip: Style 18 Madagascar Rosewood
• Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe
• Finish: Gloss Body

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: Standard Taper
• Scale Length: 24.9"
• Nut Width: 1 11/16"
• Fingerboard: FSC-Certified Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 16" (Saddle Radius)
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
• Fingerboard Inlays: 1955 Style 18 Mother-of-Pearl Dots
• Number of Frets: 20
• Finish Neck: Satin
• Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and 1950s Rounded Corners
• Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood

Hardware

• Bridge: FSC-Certified Rosewood (GE Modern Belly, Drop-in Long Saddle)
• Bridge Pin Material: Ebony
• Saddle: Bone
• Nut: Bone
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Tuners: Vintage-Style Kluson Waffleback Nickel

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: None
• Case: Hardshell Case
• Label: Paper Embossed Label Signed by Chris Martin IV
• Limited Edition No.: 42 of 70