What a great way to celebrate Chris Martin IV’s 70th birthday, a great tribute to recently Martin acquired ’55 examples of both a D-18 and a 000-18. Built with reclaimed Sitka spruce tops, these limited to 70 models are a treat to play.

“To mark Chris Martin IVs 70th birthday, were proud to introduce the 000-18 1955 CFM IV 70thinspired 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 wasnt just a milestone year for the Martin familyit 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, its a fitting tribute to Chris dedication to quality, tradition, and innovation.”

Specs:

Body Size:000-14 Fret

Construction:Dovetail Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish:Gloss
Bracing Pattern:X-Brace
Scale Length:24.9″
Brace Shape:Non-Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut:1 11/16”
Top Material:Reclaimed Spruce
Neck Shape:GE-Modified Low Oval
Back Material:Mahogany

Specs:

Body Size:000-14 FretFinish Top:GlossConstruction:Dovetail Neck JointBack and Side Finish:GlossBracing Pattern:X-BraceScale Length:24.9″Brace Shape:Non-ScallopedFingerboard Width at Nut:1 11/16”Top Material:Reclaimed SpruceNeck Shape:GE-Modified Low OvalBack Material:MahoganyNeck Taper:Standard TaperSide Material:MahoganyElectronics:NoTop Color:AgedBridge Style:GE-Modern Belly- Drop in Long SaddleBinding:Brown Faux TortoiseBridge String Spacing:2 1/8”Top Inlay Material:Multi-StripeBridge Material:FSC Certified RosewoodTop Detail:Custom InkBridge Pin Material:EbonyPickguard:Faux TortoiseBridge Pin Dots:NonePickguard Inlay:NoneSaddle:BoneRosette:Old Style 18 Multi-StripeSaddle Radius:16″Brace Material:Sitka SpruceBack and Sides Color:Dark MahoganyBrace Size:1/4″Back Detail:NoneBack Purfling/Strip:Style 18 Madagascar RosewoodBack Inlay Material:NoneHeelcap:East Indian RosewoodSide Detail:NoneEndpiece:Brown Faux TortoiseSide Inlay Material:NoneEndpiece Inlay:NoneNeck Material:Select HardwoodFingerboard Material:FSC Certified RosewoodFinish Neck:SatinFingerboard Width at 12th Fret:2 1/8”Neck Color:Dark MahoganyFingerboard Inlay Style:1955 Style 18 DotsNumber of Frets Total:20Fingerboard Inlay Material:Mother of PearlNeck Joins Body At:14th FretFingerboard Binding Material:NoneSide Dots:WhiteHeadstock Shape:Solid with Square Taper and 1950s Rounded CornersTuning Machines:Vintage-style Kluson Waffleback Nickel TunersHeadplate Material:East Indian RosewoodKnob:OvalHeadplate Logo Style:Authentic Style Script OverlayNut Material:BoneHeadplate Binding Material:NoneCase:HardshellLeft Handed Availability:trueLabel:Paper Embossed w/Model Name and CFM IV Signature, Numbered in Sequence w/Total, 1 of 70, 2 of, etc.Pleked:true