Martin Custom Shop "D" Dreadnought - Mahogany Stain  

Imagine a guitar that looks like a sunset and sounds like a dream. This Martin Custom Shop "D" Dreadnought is a masterwork of rare tonewoods and elite craftsmanship, anchored by the stunning choice of Quilted Pommele Sapele for the top, back, and sides. This premium-grade timber is as rare as it is beautiful, offering a visual "pommele" or "quilted" figure that creates an almost 3D effect under the gloss finish. Tonally, Sapele is a close relative of Mahogany but often packs a touch more resonance and high-end sparkle. When combined with Martin's legendary forward-shifted, scalloped X-bracing, you get a guitar that produces a powerful, direct voice with the punchy low end and focused midrange that has made the Dreadnought the king of acoustic body shapes.

The elegance continues with high-end "Style 45" appointments, including a Black Ebony fingerboard adorned with Select Abalone reduced hexagon inlays. The neck is crafted from genuine Mahogany with a Modified Low Oval profile and a High Performance Taper, ensuring that it plays as effortlessly as a modern guitar while retaining that vintage soul. With East Indian Rosewood binding and a Style 45 Mosaic back purfling, every inch of this instrument reflects the heritage of Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Whether you are flatpicking like Tony Rice or looking for the orchestral weightiness favored by legends like Neil Young, this custom build provides the clarity and projection to command any room.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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Exotic Visuals: Features Premium Quilted Pommele Sapele for a breathtaking, high-figure aesthetic that stands out on any stage.

Elite Resonance: Forward-shifted, scalloped spruce bracing delivers the massive projection and rich bass Martin is famous for.

Premium Appointments: Outfitted with Select Abalone Style 45 inlays and Grover Gold StaTite tuners for a luxurious look and feel.

Modern Playability: The Modified Low Oval neck with High Performance Taper provides a sleek, comfortable playing experience for all styles.

Handcrafted Heritage: Built by the Martin Custom Shop using a traditional dovetail neck joint for superior vibration transfer and tone.

Body Wood: Quilted Pommele Sapele (Premium Grade)

Top Wood: Quilted Pommele Sapele (Premium Grade)

Neck Wood: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany

Left/Right Handed: Right Handed

Fretboard Wood: Black Ebony

Scale Length: 25.4"

Fretboard Radius: 16"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Style 45 Reduced Hexagon / Select Abalone

Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval

Finish:* Gloss Body w/ Satin Neck and Polished Headplate

Bridge Material: Black Ebony

Nut Material: Bone

Tuners: Grover Gold V97-18GA StaTite 18:1 Vintage Button

Electronics: None

Bridge: Modern Belly

Manufacturer Part Number: C25-044880

Depth at 1st Fret: .817"

Depth at 10th Fret: .921"