The Modern Deluxe series is fantastic, embodying both the stability of modern technology and new materials, and a vintage-like sound! The "000-18 Modern Deluxe" boasts a beautiful mahogany tone thanks to its compact auditorium body. Featuring a spruce top treated with VTS (Vintage Tone System) and Adirondack spruce bracing, this guitar perfectly complements the genuine mahogany sides and back! The smooth pronunciation achieved through the use of natural adhesives (natural protein glue) is another noteworthy feature. The red-dot Liquidmetal(R) bridge pins and carbon fiber bridge plate transmit string vibrations without loss! With details that also prioritize durability, this guitar is designed to deliver a fantastic sound that you can enjoy for years to come. The meticulously crafted asymmetrical neck shape, profiled from vintage Martin guitars, fits comfortably in the hand, providing the player with superior playability! The slim truss rod contributes to a lighter neck weight, and the overall resonance of the body and neck is reminiscent of the top-of-the-line Authentic series of vintage reissues. For the exterior, we chose rosewood binding, stylish gold frets, and Waverly gold open-gear tuners! The headstock features a 1930s-style script logo designed in pearl... The exterior appears simple, but it's filled with meticulous details and thoughtful touches! For those who want a vintage sound but also demand practicality and stability in their instrument, this is an absolutely fantastic item! A superb instrument with great potential, offering the enjoyment of watching it improve with playing! Please take this opportunity to experience it for yourself!!Model: 000-18 Modern Deluxe Top Material: Sitka Spruce with VTS Bracing: ScallopedX Brace (Adirondack Spruce with VTS) Back and Sides Material: Genuine Mahogany Neck Material:Genuine Mahogany Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe (High Performance Taper) Fingerboard Material: Ebony Bridge Material: Ebony Binding: East Indian Rosewood Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe Fingerboard Inlay Style: Old Style 18 Rosette: Old Style 18 Multi-Stripe Nut Material: Bone Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle Scale Length: 24.9 inches (632 mm) Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4(44.45mm) Finish Top: Gloss Top Color: Clear Back and Sides Finish: Gloss Back and Sides Color: Dark Mahogany Neck Color: Dark Mahogany Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern Case: Ply Hardshell