Experience the resonant warmth and premium craftsmanship of the Martin Custom Shop 18 Style Adirondack Spruce-Mahogany Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar. Handcrafted in Martin's Custom Shop, this guitar embodies their legendary guitar-making tradition with an aesthetic inspired by an 18th-century instrument. Its solid Adirondack spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides produce a rich, balanced tone perfect for fingerstyle and strumming. Plug in the L.R. Baggs Anthem electronics to amplify your sound for live performance. When you make music with this guitar, you'll understand why Martin is the most revered name in acoustic guitars.

Adirondack Spruce Top Resonates with Depth and Nuance

The Adirondack spruce top is renowned for its musicality, sensitivity and complexity. When you play the Martin Custom Shop 18 Style, you'll experience the Adirondack spruce's dynamic range, depth and tonal nuance. Strum bold chords and the top resonates with warmth and volume. Fingerpick complex melodies and each note rings clear with shimmering overtones. However you play, the Adirondack spruce top helps this guitar sing.

Solid Mahogany Back and Sides Provide Rich Tonal Balance

The solid mahogany back and sides complement the Adirondack spruce top beautifully. Mahogany produces a rich, balanced tone with clear mids, controlled lows and shimmering highs. When combined with the Adirondack top, the result is an exceptionally musical guitar with power, depth and articulation across the tonal spectrum. Whether strumming full chords or delicately fingerpicking, you'll achieve a blend of warmth and clarity.

L.R. Baggs Anthem Electronics Amplify Your Sound

The L.R. Baggs Anthem pickup system lets you amplify your guitar's acoustic resonance for live performance. It features an Element undersaddle transducer and preamp with studio-quality sound. Plug in and you'll experience the full, rich tone of your guitar at high volume. The Element transducer accurately captures the guitar's natural dynamics and string-to-string balance. The preamp provides flexible tone shaping so you can craft your ideal amplified sound.

Premium Appointments and Construction

From its 18th-century inspired rosette and bound fingerboard to its dovetail neck joint and bone nut and saddle, every detail of the Martin Custom Shop 18 Style is crafted to the highest standards. Its modified low oval neck profile and 24.9" scale length provide comfortable, familiar playability for most players. Built using hide glue and time-honored techniques, this guitar echoes the construction of Martin's legendary vintage instruments. When you play it, you'll understand why Martin is the premier name in acoustic guitars.

Plug in with Stunning Clarity

For live shows or recording, the L.R. Baggs Anthem electronics system lets you amplify your 18 Style with stunning clarity. Its innovative microphone element captures the guitar's full acoustic dynamics and harmonic complexity. Blended with an under-saddle pickup, the Anthem system delivers a natural acoustic tone at high volumes without feedback. With simple onboard controls, you can shape your amplified sound to suit any musical situation.