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Old 04-16-2021, 06:00 PM
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Both fine guitars, I currently have a 000-18
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00018 is on my lust list. I'd love one with Ambertone finish. I may just order one and wait.
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Old 04-16-2021, 09:34 PM
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I've owned the 000-18 and played the 000-16E. The back and sides of the 16E are indeed granadillo which has a similar sonic signature to rosewood.

Both have the Standard X bracing pattern but the 16E has 5/16" braces vs 1/4" on the 18. The 16E has a simple dovetail, vs full dovetail on the 18.

The 16E had a good sound to it, though not very remarkable to me. The 18, however, was very lush and rich and is one of the better sounding guitars I've played. Between the two, the 18 would be my choice.
This ^^^ is essentially what I would have written, but now I don’t need to.

I would add, having owned several 16’s and 18’s,
in my estimation, the 18 Standard is way more guitar than any of the 16’s I had.
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Old 04-17-2021, 05:24 AM
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To answer the other question, be proud of Granadillo. Though not especially common, it is a highly respected tone wood, and pretty too. You'll find a fair number of them out in the world if you start looking for them.
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Yes but what about Armadillo as a tone wood?
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I was looking for a small body Martin a couple of years ago. Played a couple of OM variants that really did not ignite GAS.

Shop owner then handed me a 000-18. First strum was Whoa. Played it a few more minutes and bought it.

Like a good D-18, a good 000-18 is hard to beat.

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One thing I failed to mention in my other post...the 000-16 is HEAVY, at least compared to the 000-18, which is a featherweight. I guess Granadillo is a denser & therefore heavier wood than mahogany...I don't know.

AND...mahogany guitars smell awesome when you open the case, especially after they've been humidified with some Humidipak pouches a couple of days!
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