Martin Custom Shop Dread 14-Fret Jaguar Claw Mahogany – Tone Shop Guitars Exclusive

Experience the perfect blend of tradition, craftsmanship, and rare tonewoods with the Martin Custom Shop Dread 14-Fret Jaguar Claw Mahogany, available exclusively at Tone Shop Guitars. Inspired by the legendary D-18, this custom dreadnought brings together the classic sound of Adirondack spruce and the striking beauty and warmth of Jaguar Claw Mahogany, creating an instrument as collectible as it is inspiring.

Handcrafted with a focus on dynamic response and authentic vintage style, this Martin Custom Shop Dreadnought is built for players who demand superior projection, rich midrange, and endless character—whether in the studio, on stage, or at home.

Highlights

• Premium Adirondack Spruce Top: Delivers powerful projection and nuanced clarity, ideal for dynamic players.
• Exotic Jaguar Claw Mahogany Back & Sides: Beautifully figured mahogany imparts a balanced, warm tone with vintage character and stunning visual appeal.
• Custom Dreadnought Body (D-18 Style): Classic Martin dreadnought shape for deep lows, crisp highs, and a well-balanced midrange.
• Authentic Golden Era Scalloped Bracing: Adirondack spruce bracing, hand-shaped in the Golden Era style, maximizes resonance and response.
• Modified V 30s Neck Profile: Vintage feel with modern high-performance taper for effortless fretting and playability.
• Premium Ebony Fingerboard: Smooth black ebony with long diamonds and squares inlays for a timeless, elegant touch.
• Vintage Appointments: Includes Grover Sta-Tite tuners, dalmatian pickguard, herringbone top inlay, and black binding for classic aesthetics.
• Gloss Body, Satin Neck Finish: Enhanced resonance and a comfortable playing experience.
• Exclusive to Tone Shop Guitars: Individually selected woods and handbuilt excellence—found nowhere else.

Specifications

• Body Shape: Custom "D" Dreadnought (D-18 style)
• Number of Strings: 6 String
• Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce
• Back & Side Wood: Jaguar Claw Mahogany (Premium)
• Bracing (Top): Adirondack Spruce, Golden Era, Scalloped, Hand Shaped, 5/16", X Brace (Forward Shifted)
• Binding: Black
• Rosette: Old Style 18 Boltaron, Large Sound Hole
• Top Finish: Gloss, Aging Toner
• Body Depth: Standard
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Neck Joint: Dovetail
• Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
• Neck Profile: Modified V 30s Style Heel
• Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Fingerboard: Black Ebony, 16" radius
• Fingerboard Inlay: Diamonds & Squares Long (Select Abalone)
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
• Frets Clear: 14
• Total Frets: 20
• Nut Material: Bone
• Saddle Material: Compensated Bone, Drop-in
• Bridge: GE Modern Belly, Black Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Black
• Pickguard: Dalmatian
• Tuning Machines: Grover Nickel V97-18NA StaTite 18:1, Vintage Button
• Electronics: None (pure acoustic)
• Case: 5-Ply Hardshell Case included
• Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, Medium

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

• Exclusive Custom Martin Builds: Curated tonewoods and specs you won't find anywhere else.
• Professional Setup: Every guitar is expertly inspected and set up for maximum playability before it ships.
• Trusted Expertise: Our team specializes in rare and collectible Martins, ready to answer your questions and match you with your dream guitar.
• Texas Hospitality, Nationwide Shipping: Visit us in Addison, Fort Worth, or Southlake—or order online with secure, fast shipping across the U.S.

Discover the unique voice and artistry of the Martin Custom Shop Dread 14-Fret Jaguar Claw Mahogany—only at Tone Shop Guitars. Contact us today to reserve this one-of-a-kind instrument.