This is a Martin Tim O’Brien Signature Edition 00-18, #36 of 100 made. This wonderful limited run by Martin guitars features an Adirondack top that is supported with scalloped Adirondack braces & tone bars and a maple bridge plate. The thin bracing and the stiffness of the Adirondack spruce produces a clear bell-like tone with volume suitable for both fingerpicking and flatpicking.
The soundhole is adorned with a simple vintage style 18 rosette, however the center ring of black has been replaced by an elegantly thin strip of select abalone pearl . Another unique feature of the 00-18 Tim O’Brien is its 25.4″ scale length, which is typically reserved for Dreadnoughts and Orchestra Models. This feature will add to the power and volume of this specially designed instrument. If you are fond of small body Martins and want one with power and range, this is your Martin.
This one is bright and strong with superb clarity. With the longer scale I love it tuned down as well as in Standard. Tim O'Brien is simply one of my favorite musicians and this Signature model Martin really does him justice. I think Martin's signature models are some of the best guitars they are making in this modern era. 
I love this guitar. It's light and responsive and has everything that a vintage 0018 would have in tone and balance. It has a great feeling neck with a slight "V" shape that sits perfectly in your hand. Martin has been doing amazing limited editions and vintage reissues like this that are as good as any of the guitars they built back in the day, in my opinion. | Scale Length | 25.34 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany |
This is a Martin Tim O'Brien Signature Edition 00-18, #36 of 100 made. This wonderful limited run by Martin guitars features an Adirondack top that is supported with scalloped Adirondack braces & tone bars and a maple bridge plate
This one is bright and strong with superb clarity. With the longer scale I love it tuned down as well as in Standard
I love this guitar. It's light and responsive and has everything that a vintage 0018 would have in tone and balance 