F-30 vs. Martin 000-18

[gretschbigsby]

I know this is kind of a shot in the dark, but does anybody know the difference in dimensions of these guitars?

I know the F-30 went back and forth between short scale and long scale....

Do they have the same depth? How about the lower bout, upper bout and waist?

Thanks!

Bob

 

[jwsamuel]

Are you talking about the current production models?

If so, you can get the 000-18 dimensions here:

http://martinguitar.com/guitars/features/shapes.html

I have a brand new F-30 and can measure it for you tomorrow evening.

Right away, I can tell you that the 000-18 is a 24.9 inch scale and the F-30 is 25.5 inch scale.

Jim

 

[gretschbigsby]

Thanks Jim.

F-30's are all over the place in their specs! I think I'd like a 70's version-- thicker body (than the 60's), short scale-- though the new version with the Adirondack top is very interesting.

How do you like yours?

Bob

 

[jwsamuel]

Thanks Jim.

F-30's are all over the place in their specs! I think I'd like a 70's version-- thicker body (than the 60's), short scale-- though the new version with the Adirondack top is very interesting.

How do you like yours?

Bob

I'll post the F-30 specs when I get home tonight. I really like mine a lot. I've had two 000-18s and got rid of them both because I thought they sounded too dull. The F-30 is brighter and has a sound that is much more full. Plus, the neck is a lot thicker and feels better in my hand that the low-profile 000-18 neck.

Jim

 

[jwsamuel]

Okay....

Here are some measurements from my new, Tacoma-built F-30 Aragon:

Lower bout: 15-1/8"
Upper bout: 11-3/4"
Body length: 19-3/8"
Body depth: 4-1/4"
Overall length: 41-1/4"

I hope that helps.

Jim