Pre-Order: Martin Custom Expert 000-18 1937 Sinker Mahogany Acoustic Guitar

PRE-ORDER - This incredible limited edition Martin Custom Shop Expert guitar is limited to 50 models worldwide, and available only throgh Acoustic Centre in Australia! This heirloom instrument is due to land in the first quarter of 2026.

The Martin Custom Expert 000-18 1937 Sinker Mahogany Acoustic Guitar is a rare Custom Shop creation that pays tribute to the golden era of acoustic design. Built with sinker mahogany back and sides paired with an Adirondack spruce top, this limited-edition 000 delivers warm, woody mids, sparkling trebles, and a balanced low end with impressive clarity. Its smaller body size enhances articulation and responsiveness, making it a superb choice for fingerstyle, vocal accompaniment, and players seeking intimate tonal detail.

Constructed with Authentic 1937 specs, this guitar features forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing, a dovetail neck joint with hide glue, and a vintage gloss finish that radiates timeless character. The D-18 Authentic 1937 Barrel & Heel neck profile with a standard taper provides a comfortable, historically inspired feel. Classic appointments such as abalone inlays, tortoise-style binding, and Waverly nickel open-back tuners complete the vintage aesthetic. Limited to just 50 worldwide and available exclusively through Custom Shop Expert Dealers, this 000-18 is a masterful blend of heritage, craftsmanship, and collectability.

Features

• Limited edition Custom Shop build, only 50 available worldwide

• Sinker mahogany back and sides with Adirondack spruce top for warm, balanced tone

• Authentic 1937 forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing for enhanced resonance

• 000 body size for articulate, intimate tonal response ideal for fingerstyle

• Vintage gloss finish with aging toner and period-correct appointments

Specs

• Body size Authentic 000-14 fret

• Top Adirondack spruce, vintage gloss, aging toner

• Bracing Authentic 1937 forward-shifted scalloped X, Adirondack spruce

• Back & sides Sinker mahogany, vintage gloss finish

• Binding Brown faux tortoise

• Rosette Old Style 18 multi-stripe

• Neck Genuine mahogany, 1937 Barrel & Heel with standard taper

• Scale length 24.9"

• Fingerboard Ebony, Old Style 18 abalone inlays

• Nut Bone, 1 3/4"

• Fingerboard width at 12th fret 2 1/4"

• Frets 20 (14 clear)

• Bridge Ebony, 1930 style belly with long saddle

• Saddle Bone, 16" radius

• Tuning machines Waverly nickel open back with butterbean knobs

• Headplate East Indian rosewood with script Golden Era overlay

• Pickguard Faux tortoise

• Case Ply hardshell case included

• Recommended strings Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze, Medium