JOE BONAMASSA | Joe Bonamassa’s Martin story continues with two new signature artist models inspired by one of the most personal guitars in his world-class vintage collection: a prized 1937 Martin 00-18 shade-top. Following his first collaboration with Martin, the limited-edition 000-45 Joe Bonamassa, these new models bring the look, feel, and character of a rare pre-war favorite to more players than ever. The Nazareth-made 00-18 Joe Bonamassa and the Road Series 00-10E Retro Joe Bonamassa share a custom 1937-style sunburst and visually replicated top wear, offering two distinct ways to experience the spirit of Joe’s original guitar.
00-18 Joe Bonamassa
Inspired by Joe’s original 1937 00-18, this Nazareth-made signature artist model stays close to the tonewood combination and traditional character of the pre-war guitar that started it all.
- Comfortable 00 body size
- Spruce top with custom 1937-style sunburst
- Visually replicated top wear inspired by Joe’s original guitar
- Genuine mahogany back and sides
- All-solid-wood construction
- Gloss body finish
- Golden Era scalloped spruce X-bracing
- GE Modified Low Oval neck profile with standard taper
- Faux tortoise binding
- Hardshell case included
00-10E Retro Joe Bonamassa
The 00-10E Retro Joe Bonamassa brings the same pre-war visual inspiration to a more accessible, stage-ready Road Series acoustic-electric.
- Comfortable 00 body size
- Spruce top with custom 1937-style sunburst
- Visually replicated top wear inspired by Joe’s original guitar
- Sapele back and sides
- All-solid-wood construction
- Satin body finish
- Scalloped spruce X-bracing
- Performing Artist neck profile with high-performance taper
- Martin E1 electronics with volume, tone, phase, and built-in tuner
- Softshell case included
Watch the Story Behind Joe’s New Martin Signature Artist Models
Hear Joe Bonamassa share the story of his original 1937 Martin 00-18 and see how its distinctive shade-top finish, honest playing wear, and focused mahogany voice inspired two new Martin signature guitars. From the Nazareth-made 00-18 to the more accessible 00-10E Retro, this video explores how one rare pre-war Martin became two modern instruments built for today’s players.
Joe’s First Martin Collaboration: The 000-45 Joe Bonamassa
Step inside Martin’s historic North Street factory with Joe Bonamassa as he shares the story behind his first Martin signature artist model: the limited-edition 000-45 Joe Bonamassa. Inspired by Joe’s treasured 1941 000-45 and limited to just 45 instruments, this collaboration recreated a remarkable pre-war Martin with extraordinary attention to detail, from its tonewoods and inlays to the history behind the original guitar.
About Joe Bonamassa
Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians of his generation. In 2026, he extended his own record with his 31st No. 1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart with The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork, following his landmark 30th No. 1 with B.B. King's Blues Summit 100, a critically acclaimed 32-song tribute produced alongside Josh Smith in collaboration with the B.B. King Estate. Featuring Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Slash, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Gary Clark Jr., Chaka Khan, Keb' Mo', Warren Haynes, Michael McDonald, and many others, the project celebrated King's centennial while reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Blues Albums chart and the Top 10 of Billboard's Top Album Sales chart.
With more than 50 albums to his name, Bonamassa is also one of the world's foremost vintage guitar collectors, producers, and blues ambassadors. Through Journeyman Records, KTBA Records, Journeyman LLC, and the Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation, he continues to champion independent artists while supporting music education nationwide. He also curates the sold-out Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea concert vacations and Sound Wave Beach Weekend. Learn more at jbonamassa.com and ktba.org.