Martin Custom Shop Slope Shoulder Dread VTS Spruce/Mahogany Toasted Burst w/case

Martin Custom Shop Slope Shoulder Dreadnought VTS Spruce/Mahogany Toasted Burst w/Case

Overview:
This Martin Custom Shop Slope Shoulder Dreadnought is a nod to classic D-18 heritage, masterfully crafted with premium, vintage-inspired details and a striking Toasted Burst finish. Designed around a traditional slope-shoulder dreadnought body, it offers both the warmth and punch that players crave—balanced by the open, articulate voice of VTS Sitka spruce and genuine mahogany.

Specifications:

• Body Size: Slope Shoulder Dreadnought (14-fret)
• Top: Sitka Spruce with Vintage Tone System (VTS)
• Top Finish: Gloss, Custom Toasted Teardrop Burst
• Bracing: X-Brace, Forward-Shifted, Scalloped Golden Era with 5/16" braces and 1/4" tone bars
• Back & Sides: Mahogany
• Body Binding: Antique White
• Rosette: CEO-7 Style (Single Ring Boltaron & Antique White)
• Back Purfling: Style 18
• Neck: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany, Modified Low Oval Profile, High Performance Taper
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Neck Joint: Dovetail
• Truss Rod: Adjustable (14 fret)
• Fingerboard: East Indian Rosewood, 16" radius
• Fingerboard Inlay: Old Style 18 (Mother of Pearl)
• Nut Material: Bone, 1 3/4" width
• Saddle: Compensated Bone, Drop-In
• Bridge: Modern Belly, East Indian Rosewood
• Bridge & End Pins: Bone with Faux Tortoise
• Tuning Machines: Grover Nickel V97-18NA StaTite 18:1 Vintage Button
• Headplate: Mahogany with CFM Block Golden Era Inlay (Antique White)
• Case: 5-Ply Hardshell
• Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, Medium Gauge
• Pickguard: None (clean look per custom order)
• Other: Standard body depth, no electronics, handcrafted by the Martin Custom Shop

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

• One of the nation’s top Martin Custom Shop destinations with decades of expertise
• Every guitar receives a detailed setup and inspection from seasoned specialists
• Carefully climate-controlled showroom and storage for optimal instrument care
• Trusted by professional musicians and collectors nationwide
• Fast, secure shipping—your guitar arrives ready to play

Discover the timeless sound and style of Martin’s legendary slope shoulder dreadnought—custom-ordered for discerning players.
Questions? Contact Tone Shop Guitars for details or to reserve yours!