Freshly inspected and set up in-house by our esteemed Guitar Tech.  This 70th Anniversary Martin is one of only 70 made, each with an embossed paper label hand-signed by Chris Martin IV.  This instrument is #64 of 70. The top has been digitally imaged to exactly replicate the 1955 000-18 (#145102) upon which it is based.  See below for more details and specifications.

FROM MARTIN:

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.  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.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Headstock with East Indian Rosewood Overlay and 1950s Rounded Corners

Vintage Style Kluson Waffleback Nickel Tuners with Oval Buttons

1 11/16” Bone Nut

GE-Modified Low Oval Profile Select Hardwood Neck with 24.9” Scale Length

Neck Thickness .82" at First Fret and .95" at Eleventh Fret

FSC Certified Rosewood Fingerboard with Mother-of-Pearl 1955 Style-18 Dot Inlays and 16" Radius

20 Medium Frets

GE Modern Belly FSC Certified Rosewood Bridge with Drop-In Long Bone Saddle

Digitally Imaged Reclaimed Alaskan Spruce Top with Genuine Mahogany Back & Sides in Natural Gloss Finish

#64 of 70 with an Embossed Paper Label Hand-Signed by Chris Martin IV

Non-Scalloped Sitka Spruce X Bracing

Weight 3 lb 14 oz

Hard Shell Case

Serial Number 2976452