This stunning Martin Custom Shop Dreadnought features Exceptionally Figured Walnut back and sides paired with an Adirondack Spruce Top.
It and it's twin were commissioned at the 2023 NAMM Show, with woods we hand-selected.
It features their Modified Low Oval Neck Profile, with 25.4" Scale Length, and 1 3/4" Nut Width.
The Fingerboard and Modern Belly Bridge are both Ebony.
The Overall styling is based on a 28 Style guitar, with Golden Era Diamonds and Squares Fingerboard Inlay and Headplate Logo.
Photos are of SN 2806873, individual grain varies from guitar to guitar.
Instrument: Custom ''D'' Dreadnought Body
Orientation: Right Handed
Neck Joint: Dovetail
Specifications: Custom D
Appointment Level: Standard
Adhesive: Modern Adhesive
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
Bracing Material, Top: Adirondack Spruce
Back and Side Material: Exceptionally Figured Black Walnut
Binding Material: European Flamed Maple
Top Pearl: None
Rosette Style: Style 28 Black Maple Fiber
Bridge Style: Modern Belly
Neck Material: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany
Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
Tuning Machines: Grover Gold V97-18GA StaTite 18:1 Vintage Btn
Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: Golden Era Diamonds and Squares Long
Finish Type: Standard
Finish Package: Gloss Body w/ Satin Neck
Top Color: Aging Toner
Electronics: None
Frets Clear: 14 Frets Clear of Body
Body Shape: ''D'' Dreadnought Body
Inspired by: D - 28 Style
Appointment Level: Standard
Base Model Note: NAMM 2023 - Ex HF Black Walnut - Set # 46 & 27
Adhesive: Modern Adhesive
Orientation: Right Handed
String Number: 6 String
Venetian Cutaway: No
Electronics: None
Body Depth: Standard
Scale Length: 25.4"
Compensated Scale Length: 25.470"
Neck Joint: Dovetail
Truss Rod: Adjustable 14 Fret
TOP
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
Top Material Upgrade: Standard
Final Top Grade: Grade 3-4
Top Thickness: Standard
Bracing Material, Top: Adirondack Spruce
Bracing Pattern, Top: X Brace - Forward Shifted
Bracing Pattern Number, Top: 3-A DOMLE
Bracing Shape, Top: Non-Scalloped
Bracing Style, Top: Standard
Bracing Size, Top: 5/16''
Binding Material: European Flamed Maple
Area 1: Top
Inlay 1: BI,Fiber,Black,.030x.080x65
Area 2: Top
Inlay 2: BI,Maple,.040,.080x64
Area 3: Top
Inlay 3: BI,Fiber,B/M/B,.015/.012/.015x.080x63
Area 4: Back
Inlay 4: BI,Fiber,B/M/B,.015/.012/.015x.060x63
Area 5: Endpiece
Inlay 5: BI,Fiber,B/M/B,.015/.012/.015x.060x63
Area 6: Side
Inlay 6: BI,Fiber,Black,.015x.080x63
Area 7: Heelcap
Inlay 7: HC,Black Fiber,.015x1.125x1.125
Top Pearl: None
Rosette Style: Style 28 Black Maple Fiber
Rosette Pearl Species: N/A
Rosette Pearl Species And Thickness: N/A
Rosette Poly: None
Pickguard Material: Faux Tortoise
Under Finish Pickguard: No
Pickguard Pattern: Pattern 1B
Pickguard Inlay: None
Pickguard Inlay Pearl Species: N/A
Rosette and Pickguard Note: Style 28 Marquis Rosette by Request
BACK AND SIDE
Front Block: BL,Mahogany,Front,D,14,Adj
Rear Block: BL,Mahogany,Rear,D
Back Piece Qty: 2 Piece
Back and Sides Material: Exceptionally Figured Black Walnut
Back and Sides Material Upgrade: Premium
Back and Sides Final Grade: n/a
Back and Sides Note:
Back Purfling: Style 28 (Checker)
Bracing Material, Back and Sides: Spruce
Bracing Pattern: D14 Fret
Center Strip: Spruce
Center Strip Stamp Location: Between 1st & 2nd Brace
Caution Stamp: None
Ribbons: Spanish Cedar
Side Strips: East Indian Rosewood
Endpiece Material: European Flamed Maple
NECK
Neck Material: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany
Neck Center Piece Material: n/a
Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
Heelcap Material: European Flamed Maple
Headstock: Solid
Diamond Volute: Standard
Headstock Taper: Square
Corners: Standard
Headplate Material: Exceptionally Figured Black Walnut
Headplate Material Grade: Premium
Headplate Thickness: Standard
Headplate Decal: Golden Era
Headplate Binding: No
Headplate Inlay: None
Headplate Inlay Pearl Species: N/A
Stamp: C.F. Martin & Co.
Neck Material, Shape, Headstock Note:
FINGERBOARD
Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony
Fingerboard Material Grade: 3
Fingerboard Stain: No
Fingerboard Oil: Yes
Fingerboard Radius: 16''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
String Spacing: 2 5/32''
Fingerboard Length: 17.989''
Fingerboard Thickness: Standard Thickness
Fret Wire: Standard
Fret Slot: 0.023 Pocketed
Total Frets: 20 Total
Fingerboard Binding: No
Fingerboard Inlay: Golden Era Diamonds and Squares Long
Fingerboard Inlay Pearl Species: Select Abalone
Side Dots: White
Side Dot Postion: One at 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, Two at 12th, One at 15th & 17th Frets
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Positioning: Flat
Fingerboard Note:
FINISH
Finish Type: Standard
Finish Package: Gloss Body w/ Satin Neck
Finish Taping Notes: Tape Rosette & Inlays
Notes for Finish: None
Top Color: Aging Toner
Body Filler: Rosewood
Body Stain: None
Neck Filler: Rosewood
Neck Stain: Mahogany
Solid Color: None
Solid Color Neck: None
Complete Burst: None
Finish and Extras Note:
BRIDGE
Bridge Material: Black Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly
Saddle Style: Drop in Saddle
Bridge Inlay: None
Bridge Inlay Pearl Species: N/A
Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
Bridge Pins: White w/ Faux Tortoise
End Pin: White w/ Faux Tortoise
Bridge Note:
EXTRAS
Tuning Machines: Grover Gold V97-18GA StaTite 18:1 Vintage Btn
Tuning Machine Drilling: R 11/32''
Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0
Strings Guage: Medium
Strap Button: None
Case: Molded Hardshell
Strap: None
Custom Label: None
Handcrafted by the Custom Shop for:
Custom Shop Credentials Book: Yes
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