Martin Custom Shop Dread 35 Style – Adirondack Spruce & Pacific Big Leaf Flamed Maple 

Key Features:

• Top: Solid Adirondack spruce, clear gloss finish
• Bracing: Scalloped Golden Era X-bracing, Adirondack spruce, 1/4"
• Back & Sides: AAA Pacific Big Leaf flamed maple, three-piece back with Malaysian Blackwood wedge
• Body Style: Dreadnought (inspired by HD-35), 14 frets clear of body
• Binding: Black ebony, herringbone top inlay
• Rosette: Style 28 Black Maple Fiber with Antique White
• Neck: Two-piece maple with center ebony strip, GE Modified Low Oval profile, High Performance Taper
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Fingerboard: Black ebony, 16" radius, Diamonds & Squares Long abalone inlay, 1 3/4" nut, bound and mitered
• Bridge: GE Modern Belly, black ebony, compensated bone saddle
• Finish: Gloss body, satin neck, polished headplate
• Tuners: Grover Nickel V97-18NA StaTite 18:1, vintage buttons
• Pickguard: Black
• Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 (medium gauge)
• Case: Deluxe 5-ply hardshell included
• Electronics: None (pure acoustic)
• Orientation: Right-handed
• There is a spot in the blackwood binding with lighter colored woodgrain, see photo #5.

Experience a stunning blend of tone, beauty, and innovation with the Martin Custom Shop Dread 35 Style Adirondack / Pacific Big Leaf Flamed Maple. This unique custom dreadnought, inspired by the iconic HD-35, features a premium Adirondack spruce top—prized for its strength, headroom, and dynamic clarity—paired with visually striking, AAA Pacific Big Leaf flamed maple back and sides. The three-piece back with a dramatic Malaysian Blackwood wedge gives this guitar not only a signature look but also enhanced tonal complexity and focus.

Scalloped Golden Era X-bracing crafted from Adirondack spruce (1/4" width) delivers vintage Martin resonance with increased projection and balance—ideal for flatpickers, songwriters, and players needing volume and nuance. The dreadnought body is finished in a crystal-clear gloss, with bold black ebony binding, herringbone top inlay, and a Style 28 Black Maple Fiber and Antique White rosette for classic Martin elegance.

The two-piece maple neck, with its ebony center strip, is shaped in Martin’s GE Modified Low Oval profile and High Performance Taper, offering unmatched comfort and fast playability. The black ebony fingerboard features a 16" radius, Diamonds & Squares Long inlays in select abalone, and elegant binding with mitered corners. The GE Modern Belly ebony bridge, compensated bone saddle, and bone bridge/end pins with faux tortoise ensure stability, precise intonation, and lasting sustain.

Finishing touches include Grover Nickel StaTite tuners (18:1 ratio, vintage buttons), a sleek black pickguard, and Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 medium gauge strings. The guitar is delivered in a premium 5-ply hardshell case for maximum protection.

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind Martin dreadnought with extraordinary woods, world-class tone, and custom shop craftsmanship, the Dread 35 Style Adirondack / Pacific Big Leaf Flamed Maple is a showstopper for any stage or studio.

Order your Martin Custom Shop Dread 35 Style today—where breathtaking visuals, exceptional playability, and legendary Martin tone meet in a truly custom instrument.