Martin Custom Shop D-14 Adirondack / Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood

Serial #: 2981113

Overview

This Martin Custom Shop dreadnought is inspired by the legendary HD-28, but elevated with premium tonewoods and bespoke detailing. Featuring an Adirondack spruce top with forward-shifted scalloped Golden Era bracing and Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood back and sides, it’s built for exceptional projection, depth, and tonal balance.

The antique white binding, herringbone top inlay, and diamonds-and-squares fingerboard inlay highlight its vintage character, while the dovetail neck joint, gloss body, and satin neck ensure the playability and responsiveness that modern players demand. It’s a classic reborn through the lens of the Martin Custom Shop.

Highlights

• Inspired by the iconic HD-28, crafted in the Martin Custom Shop
• Adirondack spruce top with Golden Era forward-shifted scalloped bracing
• Premium Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood back and sides
• Herringbone top inlay and antique white binding for vintage styling
• Modified Low Oval neck with High Performance Taper for modern comfort
• Includes Martin 5-ply domed-top hardshell case

Specifications

Body

• Body Size: D-14 Fret Dreadnought
• Top: Adirondack Spruce, Grade 3–4
• Back & Sides: Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood, Premium
• Bracing: Adirondack Spruce, Forward-Shifted X-Brace, Golden Era, Hand-Shaped, Scalloped 5/16"
• Binding: Antique White
• Rosette: Style 28 Boltaron
• Top Inlay: Herringbone, Straight Bold
• Back Inlay: Boltaron B/W/B
• Endpiece: Antique White with Boltaron W/W/B inlay
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise (Pattern 1B)
• Finish: Gloss Body with Satin Neck
• Top Color: Aging Toner

Neck

• Material: Select Hardwood
• Profile: GE Modified Low Oval
• Taper: High Performance Taper
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Neck Joint: Dovetail
• Fingerboard: Black Ebony, 16" radius
• Inlays: Diamonds & Squares Long, Abalone
• Nut: Bone, 1 3/4" width
• Saddle Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Frets: 20 total (14 clear)
• Heelcap: Antique White
• Headplate: Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood, Premium, Golden Era decal
• Volute: Long Diamond

Hardware

• Bridge: Black Ebony, GE Modern Belly
• Saddle: Compensated Bone, Drop-in
• Bridge Pins: Bone with Faux Tortoise dots
• Tuning Machines: Grover Nickel Sta-Tite 18:1 with Vintage Buttons
• Endpin: Bone with Faux Tortoise

Electronics

• None

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 (Medium)
• Case: Martin 5-Ply Domed-Top Hardshell Case
• Accessories: Custom Shop Credentials Book, Certificate of Authenticity

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

Tone Shop Guitars is North Texas’ premier dealer for Martin guitars. We work directly with the Martin Custom Shop to hand-select premium woods and design exclusive instruments, ensuring every piece is truly special. Our guitars are professionally inspected and set up, stored in climate-controlled showrooms, and supported by a team trusted by players and collectors nationwide.