Description
Martin 00-18 1966 Acoustic Guitar – Classic Vintage Martin with Warm, Balanced Tone
This Martin 00-18 1966 Acoustic Guitar is a fine example of mid-1960s craftsmanship, representing the timeless quality and tone that have made Martin guitars legendary. The 1960s were a period of consistency and excellence for Martin, producing instruments that combined traditional lightweight construction with superb playability—qualities that are still highly valued today.
This guitar features a select spruce top paired with premium mahogany back and sides, a combination that delivers a beautifully balanced sound with clarity, warmth, and projection. The compact 00 body size makes it extremely comfortable to play, while still offering impressive volume and resonance. With a nut width of 43 mm and a C-shaped neck profile, it plays effortlessly and suits both fingerstyle and strumming.
The Martin 00-18 1966 Acoustic Guitar remains in excellent playing condition. A professional neck reset has been carried out, resulting in a straight neck and low action (2.3 mm on the bass side and 1.7 mm on the treble at the 12th fret). The saddle has room for future adjustments, ensuring long-term playability. The guitar shows honest signs of use from nearly six decades of music-making, but is structurally solid and fully ready to perform. There is a small repair to the side and the usual pick guard crack has been repaired too.
Tonally, this vintage Martin is everything you’d hope for: articulate, sweet, and mature. The spruce top, seasoned by decades of natural aging, gives the instrument a wonderfully open character. The basses are warm and supportive, the mids have that woody presence so beloved in vintage Martins, and the trebles are clear, singing, and full of charm. Whether you are a singer-songwriter, fingerstyle player, or collector, the voice of this guitar is inspiring and versatile.
Owning such a Martin 00-18 1966 Acoustic Guitar is more than just acquiring an instrument—it is holding a piece of history. The combination of craftsmanship, tonewoods, and half a century of natural aging results in a guitar that cannot be replicated today.
This guitar comes with a suitable hard-shell case for protection and safe transport.
Don’t miss the chance to own a vintage Martin with timeless appeal—this Martin 00-18 1966 Acoustic Guitar is a treasure for both collectors and players.
