We based this Custom Shop Martin on the discontinued Vintage series 000-28VS but changed the neck to modified low oval with 1-3/4" nut and 2-1/4" saddle spacing which translates to a more versatile and more playable acoustic for most folks. That along with premium Waverly tuners, premium woods throughout and a nice light construction mean this guitar looks and sounds as good as it plays.

Full specs from the build sheet are as follows:

LABEL:none
CONSTRUCTION:Standard; Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
BODY SIZE: 000-12 Fret
TOP:Sitka Spruce
TOP GRADE: 5-6
TOP BRACES: Sitka/Scalloped 1/4'' (G99BC0017)
PATTERN: 000-12 Fret #32A
TOP BINDING: Grained Ivoroid
TOP INLAY: Fine Herringbone- 000 Size
TOP PEARL: None
ADDITIONAL TOP INLAY: None
ROSETTE:Style 28 (Boltaron) Channel Depth .075, First Cut 3.938, Mitered- No, Soundhole Size 00 (3.750'') Cut to 3.734''
PEARL INLAY: None
ADDITIONAL ROS. INLAY: Inner/Outer Rings-.0325'' BW/.025'' Black; Center-.0325'' BW/.073'' BW/.025'' Black
PICKGUARD: None
PEARL INLAY: None
BACK: Solid East Indian Rosewood
BACK PANELS: 2 Pc.
PURFLING: HD Zig-Zag
CENTER STRIP/LOC. STAMP: Sitka Standard (C.F. Martin & Co. Nazareth, PA Btwn 1st & 2nd Brace)
CAUTION STAMP: None
BACK BRACES: Sitka Spruce
BACK BINDING: Grained Ivoroid
BACK INLAY: .0325'' B/W Boltaron
BACK PEARL: None
ADDITIONAL BACK INLAY: None
SIDES:Solid East Indian Rosewood
SIDE INLAY: None
SIDE PEARL: None
ADDITIONAL SIDE INLAY: None
SIDE STRIPS: None
ENDPIECE:Grained Ivoroid
ENDPIECE INLAY: .0325'' B/W Boltaron
ENDPIECE PEARL: None
BLOCK:Solid Genuine Mahogany
TAG/PLATE: None
REAR: 000 Mahogany
FRONT: 00/000 12 Fret Adjustable Mahogany- Long Leg
Line 1: C. F. Martin Logo
Line 2: Custom Shop Logo
Line 3: Serial #
Line 4:
Line 5:
NECK:Select Hardwood
NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval
HEADSTOCK: Slotted/Square Slots/6 String Diamond/Square Taper
BACK/HEAD STAMP: None
TRUSS ROD: 2-Way Adjustable 335mm
HEELCAP: Grained Ivoroid
NUT: Bone
ON ANGLE/FLAT: On Angle
HEADPLATE:Solid East Indian Rosewood
HEADPLATE DECAL:Small Old Style
HEADPLATE BIND: None
HEADPLATE INLAY: None
HEADPLATE PEARL: None
ADDITIONAL HP INLAY: None
TUNING MACHINES: Waverly Nickel 4063 Side Mounts w/ Butterbean Knobs (Drill in machine room)
FINGERBOARD:Black Ebony (Stain- Yes, Oil- Yes)
RADIUS: 16''
SCALE LENGTH: 24.840'' (24.9'')
WIDTH AT NUT: 1 3/4''
WIDTH AT 12 FRET: 2 1/4''
FRET WIRE: German G300,Un-Notched 1 7/8
FRETS CLEAR: 12
TOTAL FRETS: 20
FINGERBOARD BIND: None
FINGERBOARD INLAY: None
PEARL INLAY: Diamond & Squares - Short Pattern
ADDITIONAL FB INLAY: None
SIDE DOTS: White Boltaron
SIDE DOT POSITION: One at 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, Two at 12th, One at 15th & 17th Frets
FINISH TYPE:Gloss/Satin Neck
FINISH BODY:Non-Catalyzed Gloss/ Dark Filler
FINISH TOP:Non-Catalyzed Gloss/ Aging Toner (Do not tape rosette and inlays)
FINISH NECK: Catalyzed 15Sheen Satin/ Dark Mahogany Stain/ Dark Filler
BRIDGE:Black Ebony
STYLE: Modern Pyramid w/ Drop-In Long Saddle
PEARL INLAY: None
ADDITIONAL BR INLAY: None
STRING SPACING: 2 1/4''
SADDLE: 16'' Radius/Long Bone
ELECTRONICS: None (Not available as option)
STRAP BUTTON:None
STRINGS:MA540T
BRIDGE PINS:White w/ Black Dots
END PIN: White w/ Black Dot