{"product_id":"martin-000-18-1955-cfm-iv-70th-aged","title":"MARTIN 000-18 1955 CFM IV 70th, Aged","description":"To mark Chris Martin IV’s 70th birthday, we’re 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. Released alongside the D-18 1955 CFM IV 70th, it’s a fitting tribute to Chris’ dedication to quality, tradition, and innovation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody\u003cbr\u003eBody Size: 000-14 Fret\u003cbr\u003eConstruction: Dovetail Neck Joint\u003cbr\u003eBack Material: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eSide Material: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eBack and Side Finish: Gloss\u003cbr\u003eBack and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eBack Purfling: Style 18 Madagascar Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eBack Inlay Material: None\u003cbr\u003eSide Inlay Material: None\u003cbr\u003eBracing Pattern: X-Brace\u003cbr\u003eBrace Shape: Non-Scalloped\u003cbr\u003eBrace Material: Sitka Spruce\u003cbr\u003eBrace Size: 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eHeelcap: East Indian Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eEndpiece: Brown Faux Tortoise\u003cbr\u003eEndpiece Inlay: None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop\u003cbr\u003eTop Material: Reclaimed Spruce\u003cbr\u003eTop Finish: Gloss\u003cbr\u003eTop Color: Aged\u003cbr\u003eTop Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe\u003cbr\u003eTop Detail: Custom Ink\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Brown Faux Tortoise\u003cbr\u003eBridge Material: FSC Certified Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eBridge Style: GE-Modern Belly - Drop in Long Saddle\u003cbr\u003eBridge String Spacing: 2 1\/8''\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pin Material: Ebony\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pin Dots: None\u003cbr\u003ePickguard: Faux Tortoise\u003cbr\u003eRosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe\u003cbr\u003eSaddle: Bone\u003cbr\u003eSaddle Radius: 16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck\u003cbr\u003eNeck Shape: GE-Modified Low Oval\u003cbr\u003eNeck Taper: Standard Taper\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: Select Hardwood\u003cbr\u003eNeck Color: Dark Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eNeck Finish: Satin\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 24.9\"\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Frets: 20\u003cbr\u003eNeck Joint: 14th Fret\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Material: FSC Certified Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1\/8''\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11\/16''\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Inlay Style: 1955 Style 18 Dots\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Binding: None\u003cbr\u003eSide Dots: White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeadstock\u003cbr\u003eHeadstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and 1950s Rounded Corners\u003cbr\u003eHeadplate Material: East Indian Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eHeadplate Logo: Authentic Style Script Overlay\u003cbr\u003eHeadplate Binding: None\u003cbr\u003eTuning Machines: Vintage-style Kluson Waffleback Nickel\u003cbr\u003eTuner Buttons: Oval\u003cbr\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther\u003cbr\u003eRecommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze - Light\u003cbr\u003eCase: Hardshell Case","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53029008998709,"sku":"729789700429","price":6629.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/5384\/5301\/files\/10000181955CFMIV70TH_Front-Full_9316de9c-c304-443a-825e-442e066939dd.jpg?v=1782446060","url":"https:\/\/musiquediplomate.com\/products\/martin-000-18-1955-cfm-iv-70th-aged","provider":"Centre de Musique Diplomate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}