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Martin Custom Shop

Martin Custom Shop 0-18 Acoustic Guitar with Hardshell Case

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$4,599.99

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When a guitarist wants the intimacy and responsiveness of Martin's smallest traditional full-scale body style without giving up the materials and craftsmanship of a premium instrument, the Custom Shop 0-18 brings one of the company's oldest guitar formats into a modern high-end build. Martin's 0-size guitars trace their roots deep into the company's 19th-century history, while Style 18 became a lasting example of Martin's less ornate, tone-focused approach to construction. This Custom Shop interpretation elevates that formula with an Adirondack spruce top, genuine mahogany back and sides, hand-shaped Golden Era scalloped Adirondack spruce bracing, and a Vintage Gloss finish.

The compact 0-14 Fret body gives this guitar an immediate, articulate response that makes it especially appealing for fingerstyle playing, songwriting, recording, folk, blues, Americana, country, and acoustic accompaniment where definition matters more than sheer volume. Adirondack spruce is prized for its dynamic range and headroom, while genuine mahogany back and sides emphasize a dry, direct fundamental with clear trebles, punchy mids, and a focused low end. Underneath the top, 0.25" Golden Era scalloped X-bracing is hand shaped from Adirondack spruce to encourage resonance, sustain, and responsiveness. The result should be a voice that remains detailed under a light touch yet has enough headroom to respond when the player digs in, making the guitar particularly useful in recording environments where balance and note separation are valuable.

Martin complements that traditional tonewood recipe with a neck designed to make the compact body comfortable for contemporary players. The genuine mahogany neck uses a GE Modified Low Oval profile with a High-Performance Taper, and joins the body with a traditional dovetail joint at the 14th fret. Its short 24.9" scale provides a relaxed string feel, while the 1.75" bone nut provides useful room for fingerstyle technique. An ebony fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, nickel open-gear tuners, faux tortoise appointments, Aging Toner top, and Old Style 18 details complete an instrument that connects Martin's historic 0-18 concept with the materials and attention to detail expected from the modern Custom Shop. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, this guitar ships with a sturdy hardshell case for convenient transport and premium protection.

Features / Specs

Highlights

  • Orientation: Right-Handed
  • Electronics: None
  • Bracing: Golden Era Scalloped, Hand-Shaped Spruce X-Bracing
  • Cutaway: None

 

Body

  • Body Shape: 0-14 Fret
  • Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
  • Top Finish: Vintage Gloss
  • Top Color: Aging Toner
  • Back & Sides Material: Genuine Mahogany
  • Back Configuration: Genuine Mahogany with Style 18 Back Purfling
  • Back & Sides Finish: Vintage Gloss, Dark Mahogany
  • Bracing: X-Brace, Golden Era Scalloped and Hand Shaped, 0.25" Adirondack Spruce
  • Binding Material: Faux Tortoise
  • Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe

 

Neck

  • Neck Profile: GE Modified Low Oval
  • Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
  • Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
  • Neck Depth: 0.819" at 1st Fret, 0.908" at 9th Fret
  • Scale Length: 24.9"
  • Nut Width: 1.75"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Old Style 18
  • Fingerboard Binding: None
  • Fingerboard Radius: 16"
  • Fingerboard Spacing: 2.125" Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret; 2.156" Bridge String Spacing
  • Neck Finish: Vintage Gloss, Dark Mahogany
  • Neck Joint: Dovetail Neck Joint, Joining Body at 14th Fret
  • Headstock: Solid with Square Taper
  • Headstock Binding: None
  • Headplate Inlay: Authentic Style Script Overlay
  • Headplate Finish: East Indian Rosewood Headplate

 

Hardware

  • Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly with Drop-In Saddle
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Bridge Pins: Black Plastic
  • Saddle: Bone
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Tuners: Nickel Open-Gear with Oval Buttons
  • Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

 

Miscellaneous

  • Electronics: None
  • Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Light
  • Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
  • Serial Number: 3084370
  • Manufacture Date: 2026
3084370

Customer reviews

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What players say after the guitar arrives

“The guitar was well packed and is set up to my liking! I would definitely do business with this company again!”

Gerald K. – Jun 4th, 2026Reverb
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you set up every guitar before it ships?

Yes. Every guitar that leaves our store has been professionally inspected, set up, and signed off by the technician who worked on it. You will find a signed checklist inside the box when your order arrives.

How accurate are your condition descriptions?

We treat condition grading as a contractual promise, not an approximation. When we list something as excellent, that reflects a specific, consistent standard we apply across every instrument. We encourage you to call us before purchasing if you want a detailed in-hand description of any specific guitar.

Can I call and speak to someone about a guitar before I buy?

Yes, and we encourage it. Our team are working musicians, not order-takers. Call us at 605-348-6737 and ask about any instrument in our inventory. We will physically pull it off the wall and describe it to you in detail.

What is your return policy?

We offer a 14-day return policy if you change your mind and the item is returned undamaged. You are responsible for return shipping costs.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. Financing options are available at checkout. Monthly payment options are designed to make high-ticket purchases more accessible without requiring full payment upfront.

How do you ship instruments?

Every instrument ships fully insured from our store in Rapid City, South Dakota. We offer free shipping on all website orders over $100. Guitars are packaged to survive transit, properly cased, braced, and protected.

Are you an authorized dealer?

Yes. We are an authorized dealer for Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, and many other brands. We are currently the number one independent Taylor Guitars dealer in the world, an award we have received two years running for 2024 and 2025. We are also a Top 10 premium dealer for Martin, Gibson, and Fender.

Do you sell on Reverb and Amazon as well as your own site?

Yes. We are one of the top 15 resellers globally on Reverb, where we have accumulated over 11,000 five-star reviews. We are also one of the only independent premium dealers in the world authorized to sell Taylor and Martin on Amazon.

How long have you been in business?

Haggerty's Music has been open since 1963. Our store is located at 515 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, South Dakota.

Do you offer instrument repair?

Yes. Our certified technicians handle everything from routine setups to full restorations across fretted, orchestral, and band instruments. Our team holds certifications from Taylor Guitars, Yamaha, and other leading brands. Learn more HERE.

What brands do you carry?

Our core guitar brands include Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, PRS, Epiphone, Suhr, Eastman, Gretsch, Luxxtone, Novo, Jackson, Charvel, Legator, and Yamaha among others. These are also the most searched brands on our site, so each has a dedicated collection page.

Do you offer music lessons?

Yes. We offer music lessons. You can find out more HERE.