Martin Custom Shop D-12 Adirondack Spruce/Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood (111)

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Martin Custom Shop D-12 Adirondack Spruce/Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood

Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce Back & Side Wood: Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood Weight: 4lbs 10oz/4.6lbs Serial: M3042111

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A Custom Shop Dreadnought with a Voice for the Ages

This isn't just another dreadnought; it's a sonic masterpiece from the Martin Custom Shop, built for the discerning player who understands that tone is everything. We're talking about a classic D-41 style body, supercharged with a top made of coveted Adirondack Spruce and paired with a stunning, highly-figured set of Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood for the back and sides. The result is a guitar that doesn't just make sound, it makes a statement. Every note is packed with power, complexity, and a richness that will inspire you from the first strum.

The Engine: Adirondack Spruce Top

The heart of this guitar's voice is its Adirondack Spruce top, the legendary tonewood used on the most sought-after pre-war Martins. Adirondack is stiffer and lighter than other spruces, which translates to an incredibly high sonic ceiling. You can dig in with a heavy pick and it won't break up; instead, it blooms with a powerful, clear, and articulate voice that cuts through any mix. Finished with an elegant aging toner, it has the look and sound of a perfectly preserved vintage instrument.

The Soul: Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood

Flip this beauty over, and the Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood back and sides are absolutely breathtaking. This isn't your standard rosewood; the swirling, dramatic grain is a feast for the eyes. Tonally, it delivers that classic rosewood scoop, deep, resonant bass, and sparkling highs, but with a character and complexity all its own. It's the perfect complement to the Adirondack top, creating a sound that is both powerful and harmonically rich.

Effortless Playability

A great guitar has to feel as good as it sounds, and this Custom Shop D-12 delivers. The Genuine Mahogany neck is carved into Martin's GE Modified Low Oval profile with a High Performance Taper. It's a comfortable, hand-filling shape that feels substantial yet modern, perfect for everything from complex chord work to fast flatpicking runs. The Black Ebony fingerboard, adorned with classic Style 45 Snowflake inlays, provides a smooth and articulate playing surface, while the 1 ¾" nut width gives you plenty of room for clean chording.

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You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum! Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal “on the phone” description of this guitar. Thank you for looking at our listing!

Specifications

Appointment Level: Standard

Adhesive: Modern Adhesive

Top Material: Adirondack Spruce

Bracing Material, Top: Spruce

Back and Side Material: Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood

Binding Material: AntiqueWhite

Top Pearl: Perimeter Only

Rosette Style: Style 45 Boltaron

Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly

Neck Material: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany

Neck Profile: GE Modified Low Oval

Neck Taper: HighPerformance Taper

Tuning Machines: Grover Gold H97-18GA Sta-Tite, Side Mnt 18:1

Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 ¾"

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"

Fingerboard Inlay: Style 45 Snowflake (Long)

Finish Type: Standard

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

Nut Material: Bone

Top Color: Aging Toner

Electronics: None

Total Frets: 20 Total

Frets Clear: 12 Frets Clear of Body

Body Shape: ''D'' Dreadnought Body

Inspired by: D - 41 Style

Appointment Level: Standard

Bridge Material: Black Ebony

Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly

Saddle Style: Drop in Saddle

Bridge Inlay: 6pt. Snowflake

Saddle Material: CompensatedBone

Bridge Pins: Bone w/ Paua

End Pin: Bone w/ Paua

Orientation: Right Handed

String Number: 6 String

Venetian Cutaway: No

Electronics: None

Body Depth: Standard

Scale Length: 25.4"

Compensated Scale Length: 25.470"

Neck Joint: Dovetail

Truss Rod: Adjustable 12 Fret

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