Martin Custom Shop Dread 45 Style Adirondack/Exceptional Broad Figure Koa w/case 2964096

This Tone Shop–commissioned Martin Custom Shop Style 45 Dreadnought is built at the highest level of Martin’s Custom Shop, pairing a premium Adirondack spruce top with an exceptional broad figure koa back and sides set. The result is a powerful, articulate voice with massive headroom, quick response, and a rich, complex overtone profile that stays clear under heavy attack and expressive in lighter playing.

Golden Era scalloped Adirondack bracing and traditional dovetail construction give the instrument a lively, open feel, while the figured koa adds a unique blend of warmth, clarity, and visual depth. Finished with full Style 45 abalone appointments and top-tier hardware, this is a collector-grade dreadnought that delivers both presence and refinement.

Highlights

• Adirondack spruce top for maximum headroom and dynamic response
• Exceptional broad figure koa back and sides for a unique tonal and visual profile
• Golden Era scalloped Adirondack bracing for enhanced resonance and projection
• Full Style 45 abalone appointments for a high-end Custom Shop aesthetic
• Premium build quality with traditional Martin construction

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: Dreadnought (14-Fret)
• Top: Adirondack Spruce (Premium)
• Back & Sides: Exceptional Broad Figure Koa
• Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X-Brace
• Bracing Shape: Golden Era Scalloped (Adirondack)
• Body Depth: Standard
• Binding: Antique White with Abalone Pearl
• Top Pearl: Style 45 Perimeter
• Rosette: Style 45 Boltaron with Abalone
• Finish: Gloss Body
• Color: Natural with Aging Toner Top

Neck

• Material: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany
• Profile: GE Modified Low Oval
• Taper: High Performance
• Neck Joint: Dovetail
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Fingerboard: Black Ebony (Bound)
• Fingerboard Radius: 16"
• Fingerboard Inlay: Style 45 Hexagon Abalone
• Nut Width: 1 3/4"
• Truss Rod: Adjustable

Hardware

• Bridge: Black Ebony, GE Modern Belly
• Saddle: Compensated Bone, Drop-In
• Bridge Pins: Bone with Paua
• Tuners: Waverly Gold Butterbean
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Electronics

• None

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Titanium Light Gauge
• Case: 5-Ply Hardshell Case
• Serial: 2964096

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