When you step into the world of the Martin Custom Shop, you aren't just buying a guitar; you are commissioning a piece of musical history. This specific instrument represents a harmonious marriage between traditional American lutherie and some of the finest exotic materials available on the planet today. Every inch of this guitar has been curated to provide a playing experience that is as sonically rewarding as it is visually stunning.
The heart of this guitar’s resonance lies in its Premium Italian Alpine Spruce top. Historically favored by master violin makers, Italian Alpine Spruce is renowned for its high stiffness-to-weight ratio, offering a sophisticated, "glass-like" clarity and a ceiling for volume that remains crisp even under a heavy pick attack. This is paired with 5/16" non-scalloped spruce bracing, providing a robust, fundamental-focused projection that will only grow more complex and "open" as the wood ages over decades of play.
Complementing the crystalline highs of the spruce is the back and sides crafted from Cocobolo. As a true rosewood, Cocobolo is often considered the closest relative to the legendary Brazilian Rosewood. It offers a dense, powerful low end and a sparkling harmonic content that sustains for days. Visually, the Cocobolo provides a deep, fiery aesthetic that is perfectly framed by the European Flamed Maple binding, adding a touch of boutique "boutique" flair to the classic Martin silhouette.
The neck is designed for the modern performer, featuring a Modified Low Oval profile. This shape provides enough substance for chordal work while remaining slim enough for fast lead lines and intricate fingerstyle arrangements. The 25.4" scale length maintains perfect string tension, while the 1 3/4" nut width offers the ideal spacing for clean articulation. Finished with a satin neck for a fast feel and a high-gloss body to showcase the grain, this Custom Shop Martin is a legacy instrument destined for the stage, the studio, and the private collection.
Specifications:
Top Material: Premium Italian Alpine Spruce
Back & Sides Material: Cocobolo
Binding: European Flamed Maple
Bracing: 5/16" Non-Scalloped Spruce
Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval
Fingerboard & Bridge: Black Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Inlays: Style 28 Mother of Pearl
Finish: Gloss Body with Satin Neck
Rosette: Style 28 Black/Maple Fiber/Antique White
Bridge Style: Modern Belly
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