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

Premium Custom Boutique Build – Exclusive at Tone Shop Guitars

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Overview

Discover the pinnacle of Martin craftsmanship with the Custom Shop Dreadnought 14-Fret, featuring a resonant Adirondack spruce top and highly figured Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood back and sides. Inspired by the legendary HD-28, this Tone Shop Guitars exclusive is handbuilt with custom upgrades that deliver bold tone, refined aesthetics, and uncompromising playability. Whether you're a collector, a stage performer, or a studio player, this Martin Custom Shop Dreadnought is designed to inspire.

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Highlights

• Adirondack Spruce Top:
  Exceptional power, clarity, and headroom—perfect for flatpicking, strumming, and expressive fingerstyle.
• Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood Back & Sides:
  Striking visual grain, deep bass response, sparkling highs, and complex overtones for a luxurious playing experience.
• Golden Era Hand-Shaped Scalloped Bracing:
  Forward-shifted, Adirondack bracing for vintage punch, dynamic range, and enhanced responsiveness.
• Style 45 Appointments:
  Dressed up with abalone Style 45 hexagon fingerboard inlays, select abalone Style 45 Boltaron rosette, and HD Zig Zag back purfling for stunning vintage flair.
• Premium Modern Playability:
  GE Modified Low Oval neck with High Performance Taper, 1-3/4" bone nut, and a 25.4” scale length for effortless comfort.
• Grover Nickel StaTite Tuners:
  Vintage-style, ultra-stable 18:1 Grover tuning machines with nickel vintage buttons.

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Detailed Specifications

Body & Top:

• Shape: Dreadnought, 14-fret
• Top: Adirondack Spruce, Aging Toner, Grade 3-4, authentic thickness
• Bracing: Adirondack, Forward Shifted, Golden Era, hand-shaped scalloped, 5/16”
• Back & Sides: Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood, 2-piece, premium set selected by Tone Shop Guitars
• Binding: Antique White
• Rosette: Style 45 Boltaron with select abalone
• Purfling: Herringbone top inlay, HD Zig Zag back purfling
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise, Pattern 2B
• Finish: Gloss body, Satin neck, Polished headplate

Neck & Fingerboard:

• Neck: Select Hardwood
• Profile: GE Modified Low Oval
• Taper: High Performance Taper
• Nut Width: 1-3/4” (bone)
• Scale Length: 25.4”
• Neck Joint: Dovetail at 14th fret
• Headplate: Black Ebony, CFM block abalone inlay
• Fingerboard: Black Ebony, 16" radius, Style 45 hexagon abalone inlays
• Frets: 20
• Side Dots: White
• Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/8”

Bridge & Hardware:

• Bridge: Black Ebony, GE Modern Belly
• Saddle: Drop-in compensated bone
• Bridge Pins: Bone with faux tortoise inlays
• Tuners: Grover Nickel V97-18NA StaTite 18:1 vintage button
• End Pin: Bone with faux tortoise

Other Features:

• Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, Medium
• Case: 5-Ply Hardshell
• Electronics: None
• Custom Shop Credentials Book: Included
• Price: $7,043 (March 2025 build)

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

• Exclusive Wild Grain Rosewood Sets: Hand-selected by our custom shop specialists for breathtaking looks and optimal tone.
• Custom Shop Experts: Every Martin Custom Shop guitar receives a pro setup, full inspection, and warranty support.
• Boutique Quality, Legendary Sound: Own a one-of-a-kind, collector-grade Martin Dreadnought, only from Tone Shop Guitars.

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Classic Martin Dreadnought, Modern Masterpiece

This custom-ordered Martin Dreadnought 14-Fret brings together the best of tradition and innovation—iconic Martin tone, luxurious materials, and custom shop exclusivity. Perfect for collectors, stage performers, and serious acoustic guitar lovers.