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Martin Custom Shop

Martin Custom Shop Dread 14-Fret Slope Shoulder Quilted Maple w/case 2981104

Martin Custom Shop Dread 14-Fret Slope Shoulder Quilted Maple w/case 2981104

$7,530.00

Martin Custom Shop Dread 14-Fret Slope Shoulder – Adirondack / Premium Quilted Maple
Serial: 2981104

Designed with the Martin Custom Shop using a master-grade deep quilt Maple set selected by Tone Shop Guitars, this slope-shoulder dreadnought blends Golden Era voicing with a striking aesthetic that’s rarely seen on a traditional “D” body. The Adirondack spruce top is built with authentic-thickness Golden Era scalloped bracing, paired with highly figured Premium Quilted Maple back and sides for a clear, punchy, and highly responsive tone. The result is a dread that’s powerful and articulate without the boominess often associated with rosewood builds.

Finished in full gloss with a custom clear top and trans-red sandback, this instrument balances vintage detail with modern precision—featuring diamonds & squares long inlays, Style 45 Boltaron rosette, GE Modified Low Oval neck profile, and High Performance Taper. It’s a visually stunning, highly dynamic Custom Shop dreadnought built for players who want something unique, responsive, and unmistakably boutique.

Highlights

  • Adirondack spruce top with Authentic thickness and Golden Era scalloped bracing
  • Premium Deep Quilt Maple back & sides (Tone Shop–selected set)
  • 14-fret slope-shoulder dreadnought body
  • Style 45 Boltaron rosette with abalone
  • GE Modified Low Oval neck with High Performance Taper
  • Clear top finish with trans-red sandback on back and sides
  • Diamonds & Squares Long fingerboard inlay
  • Includes Martin 5-ply hardshell case

Specifications

Body

  • Body Shape: Dreadnought 14-Fret Slope Shoulder
  • Top: Adirondack Spruce (Grade 3–4)
  • Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
  • Bracing Style: Golden Era, hand-shaped
  • Bracing Material: Adirondack Spruce
  • Bracing Size: 5/16"
  • Back & Sides: Premium Quilted Maple (Deep Quilt)
  • Binding: Antique White
  • Rosette: Style 45 Boltaron with Select Abalone
  • Top Color: Clear
  • Back & Sides Color: Trans Red Sandback
  • Pickguard: Faux Tortoise (Pattern 2B)
  • Finish: Gloss Body / Gloss Neck

Neck

  • Neck Material: Select Hardwood
  • Neck Joint: Dovetail
  • Profile: GE Modified Low Oval
  • Taper: High Performance Taper
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • Truss Rod: Adjustable (14-Fret)
  • Fingerboard: Black Ebony
  • Radius: 16"
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4"
  • Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
  • String Spacing: 2 5/32"
  • Inlays: Diamonds & Squares Long (Abalone)
  • Side Dots: White
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Heelcap: Antique White
  • Volute: Long diamond

Hardware

  • Bridge: Black Ebony GE Modern Belly
  • Saddle: Compensated Bone (Drop-in)
  • Bridge Pins: Bone w/ Faux Tortoise
  • Tuning Machines: Grover Sta-Tite Nickel, Vintage Button (18:1)
  • End Pin: Bone w/ Faux Tortoise

Miscellaneous

  • Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 (Medium)
  • Case: Martin 5-Ply Hardshell
  • Serial: 2981104
  • Orientation: Right-Handed

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

Every Martin Custom Shop instrument we commission is individually spec’d, wood-selected, inspected, and professionally set up before it hits the floor. Whether you visit one of our DFW stores or purchase online, you receive a Custom Shop acoustic that’s dialed in, documented, and ready to perform.

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