Martin Custom Shop Dread 14-Fret Quilted Maple – Tone Shop Guitars Exclusive

A Masterpiece of Premium Woods and Craftsmanship

Celebrate the ultimate in boutique acoustic guitar artistry with this Martin Custom Shop Dreadnought, hand-built for Tone Shop Guitars. Featuring stunning quilted maple back and sides paired with an Adirondack spruce top, this instrument blends lush, shimmering highs, a clear, powerful low end, and beautiful visual presence. Designed for discerning players, this custom D-41-style dreadnought is a showstopper in tone, looks, and playability.

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Highlights

• Premium Quilted Maple: Deep, highly-figured quilted maple back and sides deliver striking visuals and crisp, articulate tone.
• Adirondack Spruce Top: Grade 8 Adirondack spruce top for outstanding projection, headroom, and dynamic response.
• Handcrafted Martin Excellence: Each guitar is meticulously built in Nazareth, PA, ensuring world-class tone and construction.
• Golden Era Features: Scalloped, forward-shifted Adirondack bracing and GE Modified Low Oval neck profile for a perfect blend of tradition and modern playability.
• Elegant Appointments: Antique white binding, abalone perimeter top inlay, and alternate torch inlays create a luxurious look.
• Exclusive Tone Shop Guitars Master Grade Set: Wood selection and specs curated by Tone Shop Guitars.

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Specifications

Body

• Shape: Custom Dreadnought (D-41 Style)
• Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce, Grade 8
• Top Bracing: Adirondack Spruce, Scalloped X-bracing, Forward Shifted, Golden Era w/Hand Shaping, 5/16"
• Back & Sides Wood: Premium Quilted Maple (Deep Quilt)
• Binding: Antique White
• Top Inlay: Abalone, Perimeter Only
• Rosette: Style 45 Boltaron with Abalone
• Back Purfling: Style 45 (Mosaic)
• Finish: Gloss Body, Satin Neck, Polished Headplate
• Color: Clear Top with Transparent Red Sandback on Back & Sides
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise, Pattern 2B

Neck

• Material: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Joint: Dovetail, 14th Fret
• Neck Profile: GE Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Fingerboard: Black Ebony, Bound
• Radius: 16"
• Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
• Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
• Inlays: Alternate Torch, Select Abalone
• Frets: 20, Standard
• Side Dots: Black
• Headplate: Black Ebony, Alternate Torch Inlay (Abalone), Bound

Hardware

• Bridge: Black Ebony, GE Modern Belly, Drop-In Saddle
• Bridge Inlay: Alternate Torch, Abalone
• Saddle & Nut: Compensated Bone
• Bridge Pins/Endpin: Bone with Paua
• Tuners: Grover Gold V97-18GA StaTite 18:1 Vintage Buttons
• Case: 5-Ply Hardshell

Additional Details

• Appointment Level: Standard
• String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Truss Rod: Adjustable, 14 Fret
• Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 (Medium)
• Electronics: None (pure acoustic)
• Handcrafted For: Tone Shop Guitars, Master Grade Deep Quilt Maple Set

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Why Buy From Tone Shop Guitars?

• Exclusive Custom Shop Collaborations: Unique builds and master-grade woods you won’t find anywhere else.
• Professional Setup Included: Each guitar is expertly inspected and adjusted for optimal playability before shipping.
• Trusted by Players Nationwide: Tone Shop Guitars is known for world-class service and the finest selection of high-end acoustics.
• Deluxe Hardshell Case Included: Keeps your investment protected at home and on the road.

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Experience the ultimate expression of Martin craftsmanship and maple tone—shop the Martin Custom Shop Dread 14-Fret Quilted Maple today at Tone Shop Guitars!