Martin 00-18 Joe Bonamassa 1937 Acoustic Guitar - Sunburst

Acoustic Guitar, Signature, with Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - 1937 Joe Bonamassa Sunburst

Modeled on Joe Bonamassa’s beloved 1937 00-18, the Martin 00-18 Joe Bonamassa Acoustic Guitar – Sunburst delivers the golden-era character of a prewar Martin classic with the benefits of modern performance and playability. Available at Sadek Music, this compact acoustic guitar features a spruce top with a custom-printed sunburst finish that recreates the graceful aging of Joe’s nearly century-old 00-18. Paired with genuine mahogany back and sides and GE scalloped X-bracing, its vintage-inspired tonewood combination produces a firm bass response, crisp highs, and a powerful midrange punch. Thanks to its compact 00-sized body, the Martin 00-18 Joe Bonamassa offers excellent string-to-string balance, making it ideal for everything from expressive Delta-style blues to singer-songwriter strumming. The genuine mahogany neck features a slim, comfortable GE Modified Low Oval profile, while the ebony fingerboard and 1.75-inch nut width provide a comfortable playing experience. Faux tortoiseshell binding, traditional open-gear tuners, and classic Old Style 18 inlays complete its timeless vintage appearance. As one of the world’s leading collectors of vintage American guitars, Joe Bonamassa understands the qualities that make Martin’s golden-era instruments so desirable. The Martin 00-18 Joe Bonamassa Acoustic Guitar – Sunburst faithfully captures that legendary prewar character, offering musicians a distinctive blend of vintage tone, classic styling, and modern playability. Discover the Martin 00-18 Joe Bonamassa at Sadek Music and bring the timeless sound of a Martin classic to your musical journey.

Inspired by a golden-era classic
When he’s not rocking the stage with his high-energy blues guitar chops, Joe Bonamassa moonlights as one of the world’s most studied vintage guitar experts. His sprawling collection, split between Nashville (Nerdville East) and Los Angeles (Nerdville West), houses over 600 historic instruments made throughout the 20th century — the golden era of guitar building. This Martin 00-18 takes its inspiration from one of his most cherished acoustics — a prewar 1937 Martin 00-18 — featuring a custom-printed finish that perfectly replicates the worn-in character of Joe’s guitar, right down to simulated scratches on the upper bout.

An All-Time Classic Tonewood Combination

Joe Bonamassa’s signature Martin stays true to the brand’s long-standing tradition of Style 18 acoustic guitars, combining a spruce top with genuine mahogany back and sides. Spruce is one of the most popular tonewoods used in Martin guitars, thanks to its excellent dynamic response, clarity, and versatility. It’s an ideal choice for this compact 00-sized acoustic, delivering a sweet, responsive tone that excels in fingerstyle playing, flatpicking, and strumming. The genuine mahogany back and sides add warmth, focus, and a strong midrange presence, helping notes remain clear and defined across a variety of musical styles. Whether you’re playing blues, rock, folk, or bluegrass, the Martin 00-18 Joe Bonamassa Acoustic Guitar offers a balanced, expressive sound that fits beautifully into both solo performances and ensemble settings. Discover the Martin 00-18 Joe Bonamassa at Sadek Music and experience the timeless character of classic Martin tonewoods.

Versatile 00-sized body shape

Just a touch smaller than a 000-sized Martin, the 00 homes in on rich and powerful fingerpicking tone. This guitar’s slim profile keeps bass frequencies in check, ensuring your every note rings out in perfect balance. Plus, smaller-bodied instruments like the 00 often boast a far more responsive feel than their big-bodied counterparts — a single plucked note on the 00-18 Joe Bonamassa unlocks a shimmering wash of resonance.

Martin 00-18 Joe Bonamassa Features:

• Joe Bonamassa’s signature 00-18, inspired by his beloved pre-war 1937 model
• Printed top finish simulates the exact wear and tear of Joe’s guitar
• Spruce top with GE scalloped X-bracing provides a deep and punchy sonic foundation
• Genuine mahogany back and sides supply focused lows, articulate highs, and a midrange-forward bias
• Compact 00-sized body provides exemplary string-to-string balance, making for a formidable blues fingerpicker
• Genuine mahogany neck carved into a slim-feeling GE Modified Low Oval profile
• Ebony fingerboard studded with handsome Old Style 18 inlays
• Traditional Style 18 appointments include faux tortoiseshell binding and a faux tortoiseshell pickguard
• Old-school open-back tuners impart vintage vibe and retain optimal tuning stability

Tech Specs

• String Type: Steel
• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Shape: 00-14
• Back & Sides Wood: Geniune Mahogany
• Top Wood: Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Color: 1937 Joe Bonamassa Sunburst
• Body Bracing: X-bracing
• Neck Wood: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
• Radius: 16"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
• Number of Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 24.9"
• Scale Length Type: Standard-scale
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Nut Material: Bone
• Saddle Material: Bone
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case