Martin Custom Shop 000 in Figured Black Walnut with Italian Alpine Spruce Top

Acoustic Artistry: Martin Custom Shop 000 in Figured Black Walnut & Italian Alpine Spruce Body Shape 000-14 Fret Top Wood Italian Alpine Spruce Back & Sides Figured Black Walnut Bracing Scalloped 1/4"

The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to present a stunning testament to the luthiers of Nazareth: a Martin Custom Shop 000-14 Fret executed in rare Figured Black Walnut. This exceptional short-scale instrument is designed for the discerning player who values precise note separation, remarkable mid-range clarity, and an aesthetic presentation that stands completely apart from typical acoustic builds.

The Convergence of Tone and Texture
The sonic foundation of this custom piece is its premium Figured Black Walnut back and sides. Walnut offers a wonderfully transparent, woody tone that blends the fundamental punch of mahogany with a transparent low-end warmth. Topped with premium Italian Alpine Spruce—celebrated for its immense stiffness-to-weight ratio and swift acoustic velocity—this 000 projects with shimmering trebles, immediate dynamic tracking, and an elegant, focused bloom.

A Vintage Soul with Custom Sophistication
Built on the iconic 000 short-scale frame, this guitar delivers effortless fretting hand playability and slightly reduced string tension, making it an absolute dream for complex fingerstyle arrangements and expressive vocal accompaniment. From the traditional dovetail neck joint to its pristine binding and premium wood choices, every detail highlights the uncompromising build philosophy preserved within the Martin Custom Shop.

The Sanctuary Advantage
As a premier global destination for elite instruments, every Martin Custom Shop acoustic at The Guitar Sanctuary undergoes a rigorous multi-point inspection and a professional studio-grade setup. We ensure that your heirloom-quality instrument is perfectly dialled in for playability, intonation, and structural optimization the moment it leaves its custom hard case.

Photos are of the actual instrument in our inventory, Serial Number: 2873147. Individual color, grain pattern, and wood characteristics are completely unique to this specific guitar.

Guitar Name: Martin Custom Shop 000 Figured Black Walnut
Series Name: Martin Custom Shop Special Commission
Serial Number: 2873147
Body Shape: 000-14 Fret Auditorium
Top Wood: Solid Italian Alpine Spruce (Premium Grade)
Back and Sides: Solid Hand-Selected Figured Black Walnut
Bracing: Scalloped 1/4" Sitka Spruce Bracing
Neck Joint: Traditional Dovetail Construction
Neck Wood: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval with High Performance Taper
Fingerboard and Bridge: Solid Black Ebony
Fingerboard Inlays: Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern (Select Abalone)
Nut Width: 1 3/4" (Bone)
Scale Length: 24.9"
Binding: Premium Wood Binding Tortoise Color
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Gear with Butterbean Knobs
Finish: Full Gloss Body with Smooth Satin Finish Neck
Nut and Saddle: Genuine Bone
Guitar Case: Deluxe Martin Custom Shop Hardshell Case Included