The signature guitar that brings the tone and story of Joe Bonamassa's favorite pre-war Martin to life
The Martin 00-18 Bonamassa is no ordinary signature guitar. Martin built this instrument in close collaboration with Joe Bonamassa as a faithful reconstruction of his beloved 1937 00-18, the guitar that has fundamentally shaped his tone and playing style. The glossy 1937 Joe Bonamassa Sunburst finish replicates the visual aging of Joe's original instrument in detail, including the warmth and patina that only decades of intensive use can provide.
The sound of this 00-18 is instantly recognizable to anyone familiar with Joe's work: a rich, layered tone with warm lows, an expressive midrange, and clear highs that respond particularly well to dynamic fingerstyle playing and blues phrasing. The solid spruce top with GE scalloped X-bracing and solid genuine mahogany back and sides provide an organic resonance and sustain only possible with all-solid construction. The 00-body with a 24.9" scale length offers an intimate playing experience that invites nuance and expression.
The ebony fretboard with GE Modified Low Oval neck and Old Style 18 inlays refer directly to the pre-war aesthetic, while nickel open-gear tuners and an ebony bridge with bone saddle complete the vintage authenticity. This instrument is delivered without electronics, purely acoustic, and comes with a hardshell case.
For the player who looks beyond a signature guitar and is searching for an instrument with historical depth, exceptional craftsmanship, and a tone that is instantly inspiring.
