Martin Custom Shop 00-12 Fret 28 Style Adirondack / Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood

Overview

This Martin Custom Shop 00-12 fret build leans into a more traditional design with a short scale, slotted headstock, and smaller body size. The Italian Alpine spruce top offers a refined, responsive character with excellent clarity, while the wild grain East Indian rosewood back and sides add depth and overtone richness. The 12-fret construction shifts the bridge placement slightly toward the center of the lower bout, contributing to a warmer, more open low end and a relaxed overall response.

Scalloped 1/4" bracing keeps the top light and responsive, making this guitar especially well-suited for fingerstyle and lighter touch playing. The Modified V neck with a 30s-style heel provides a more pronounced, vintage-inspired feel in the hand, while the slotted headstock and pyramid bridge complete the traditional aesthetic. This is a Custom Shop instrument focused on nuance, balance, and a classic playing experience.

Highlights

• Custom Shop 00-12 fret design with Italian Alpine spruce top
• Wild grain East Indian rosewood back and sides for depth and complexity
• Scalloped 1/4" bracing for a light, responsive top
• Modified V neck with 30s-style heel for vintage feel
• Slotted headstock and pyramid bridge for traditional styling

Specifications

Body

• Body Size: 00-12 Fret
• Top Material: Italian Alpine Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Aging Toner
• Back & Sides Material: Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood
• Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
• Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
• Brace Shape: Scalloped
• Brace Size: 1/4"
• Binding: Antique White
• Rosette: Style 28 Boltaron

Neck

• Neck Shape: Modified V (30s Style Heel)
• Scale Length: 24.9"
• Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern (Regular Abalone)
• Nut Width: 1 3/4"
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4"

Hardware

• Bridge Material: Black Ebony
• Bridge Style: Modern Pyramid
• Nut: Bone
• Bridge Pins: Bone with Faux Tortoise
• Headstock: Slotted with Square Slots

Electronics

• Electronics: None

Miscellaneous

• Serial Number: 2951514
• Case: Hardshell
  
• Other: Gloss body with satin neck and polished headplate
• Other: CFM block headplate inlay
• Other: Modern adhesive construction

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

Tone Shop Guitars is the premier Martin dealer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area — and beyond. Our staff are players and enthusiasts who know these instruments inside and out, and we hand-inspect every guitar before it leaves our doors. When you buy a Martin from us, you're not just getting a great guitar — you're getting the expertise, the care, and the follow-through that a purchase like this deserves. Stop by any of our three DFW locations or shop online with confidence. We're here to help you find the right one.