Martin Custom Shop 00-18V Cutaway – Premium Engelmann / Quilted Bubinga

C.F. Martin Custom Shop 00-18V Cutaway – Premium Engelmann / Quilted Bubinga Masterpiece

A one-of-a-kind Custom Shop creation, this Martin 00-18V Venetian Cutaway blends the soulful responsiveness of premium Engelmann spruce with the striking visual and tonal presence of quilted Bubinga. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this guitar delivers a refined balance of projection, clarity, and warmth—perfect for fingerstyle players and expressive stylists alike.

Tonewoods & Construction

    •    Top: Premium-grade Engelmann Spruce (sanded to .105”), selected for sensitivity, headroom, and lush harmonic bloom.

    •    Back & Sides: Highly figured Quilted Bubinga—a rare, tone-forward hardwood known for shimmering clarity and sustain.

    •    Bracing: Scalloped Sitka (¼”), 00-14 Fret 12A pattern, expertly voiced for a focused low-end and articulate mids.

    •    Cutaway: Venetian for enhanced upper-register access and ergonomic playability.

Aesthetic Customization

    •    Binding & Purfling: 5/32” Quilted Maple with B/M/B mitered accents throughout—stunning visual depth carried from top to back and sides.

    •    Rosette: Old Style 18, understated elegance in classic Martin tradition.

    •    Fingerboard & Bridge: Striped Ebony—unique visual character, exceptional tonal transfer.

    •    Fingerboard Inlays: Modified Snowflake in Blue Paua Pearl with matching 2mm Blue Paua side dots.

    •    Headplate: Solid Madagascar Rosewood with elegant Flower Pot inlay.

Neck & Playability

    •    Neck: 3-piece Solid Maple with Madagascar rosewood strip

    •    Profile: Low Oval for modern comfort

    •    Scale: 24.84” (compensated 24.98”) with 1 13/16” nut and 2 1/4” 12th-fret width

    •    Truss Rod: 2-way adjustable

    •    Saddle & Nut: Bone, compensated drop-in with 16” radius for optimal action and intonation.

Hardware & Finish

    •    Tuners: Waverly 4072 Nickel with Black Pearl knobs

    •    Bridge Pins: Black Ebony with Abalone Pearl dots

    •    Finish: Gloss body with satin neck, dark filler and clear top—rich, smooth, deep.

Tone & Feel
This 00-18V Custom Shop delivers:

    •    The softness and nuance of Engelmann paired with

    •    The clarity and projection of Bubinga, creating

    •    A crisp, articulate response with surprising volume and sustain for a small-bodied instrument.

Fingerstyle players will experience silky dynamics, expressive sensitivity, and incredible note separation, while flat-pickers benefit from crisp attack and well-defined fundamentals.

Condition
Mint, showroom-kept. No issues or wear.

A Truly Unique Martin Custom
A highly personalized build showcasing premium tonewoods, boutique craftsmanship, and exquisite visual appointments. If you’re searching for a concert-sized Martin that offers rare tone, rare woods, and heirloom-level presentation, this 00-18V Custom belongs in your hands.