Martin 000-18 1955 CFM IV 70th Anniversary Limited Edition Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar, Reclaimed Solid Spruce Top
$4699.00
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To mark Chris Martin IV’s 70th birthday, Martin is proud to introduce the 000-18 1955 CFM IV 70th—inspired by an original 1955 000-18 recently acquired at auction. That guitar, serial number 145102, was part of Heritage Auctions’ Guitar Shop Collection and bears the marks of a life well played. 1955 wasn’t just a milestone year for the Martin family—it was the dawn of the folk boom, a movement that would forever shape the sound of American music and launch the company into its next great chapter. This all-new limited-edition model captures the essence of that mid-century Martin with the unmistakable tone and feel of a true classic. The gloss 000 body, crafted with mahogany back and sides, delivers a warm, punchy midrange and bright treble response. The top is made from reclaimed spruce sourced from land- and water-salvaged old-growth trees from Alaska, including wind-felled trees, dismantled log bridges, and massive logs once used in barge ramps and log floats that supported historic logging operations. This marks the first time Martin has used this unique, sustainably sourced spruce. Printed to replicate the worn look of the original 1955 model, it produces a clear, even tone and adds a rich layer of history to the voice of the instrument. Paired with non-scalloped Sitka spruce X-bracing, it offers a precise, focused sound that sings with clarity and control. The FSC®-certified rosewood fingerboard features mother-of-pearl 1955 Style 18 dots, while the satin select hardwood neck with a Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval profile provides smooth, comfortable playability. Vintage-style Kluson® Waffleback® nickel tuners complete the look, blending vintage style with reliable precision. Limited to 70 guitars, each includes an embossed paper label hand-signed by Chris Martin IV.
Features
- 1 of 70 Limited Edition
- Modeled After a Vintage 000-18 From Chris’s Birth Year of 1955
- Reclaimed Spruce Top From Old-Growth Alaskan Logs Resounds with a Rich, Responsive, and Aged-In Character
- Mahogany Back and Sides Deliver Warm Midrange and Bright Treble Response
- Era-Appropriate Non-Scalloped Sitka Spruce X-Bracing Delivers a Focused and Balanced Sound
- Golden Era Modified Low Oval Neck Profile Provides Comfortable and Effortless Playing Feel
- FSC-Certified Rosewood Fingerboard Ensures Smooth Playability and Eco-Conscious Craftsmanship
- Vintage-Style Kluson Nickel Waffleback Tuners Blend Classic Aesthetics with Reliable Tuning
- Hand-Signed Embossed Label Celebrates Chris Martin IV's Legacy and Dedication to Quality
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