Martin Custom Shop D-28 Style Black Walnut/Italian Alpine Spruce Fishman Matrix VT 12-String Acoustic Electric Guitar – CHUCKCSCLUSIVE – #M2880834

Timeless Craftsmanship, Unmatched Tone – The Martin Custom Shop D-28 Style Black Walnut/Italian Alpine Spruce Fishman Matrix VT 12-String Acoustic Electric Guitar

The Martin Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of acoustic guitar craftsmanship, where tradition meets innovation. With meticulous attention to detail, premium tonewoods, and expert craftsmanship, each custom Martin guitar is built to deliver unparalleled tone, playability, and aesthetics. Whether recreating historic designs or crafting unique, one-of-a-kind masterpieces, the Martin Custom Shop ensures every instrument meets the highest standards, making them cherished by musicians and collectors alike.

SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

• Frets Clear: 14 Frets Clear of Body
• Body Shape: ‘D’ Dreadnought Body
• Inspired by: D-28 Style
• Appointment Level: Standard
• Base Model Note: NAMM 2024 Set #29 / 12-String
• Adhesive: Vintage Hide Glue
• Orientation: Right Handed
• String Number: 12 String
• Venetian Cutaway: No
• Electronics: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance, NT2
• Body Depth: Standard
• Scale Length: 25.4″
• Compensated Scale Length: 25.470″
• Neck Joint: Dovetail
• Truss Rod: Adjustable 14 Fret

Top

• Top Material: Italian Alpine Spruce
• Top Material Upgrade: Standard
• Final Top Grade: Grade 3-4
• Top Thickness: Standard
• Bracing Material, Top: Spruce
• Bracing Pattern, Top: X Brace – Forward Shifted
• Bracing Pattern Number, Top: 3-A DOMLE
• Bracing Shape, Top: Non-Scalloped
• Bracing Style, Top: Standard
• Bracing Size, Top: 5/16”
• Top Note: 12-String Bridge Plate
• Binding Material: Antique White
• Top Pearl: None
• Binding and Body Pearl Note:
• Rosette Style: 3 Ring Fine Herringbone Boltaron
• Rosette Pearl Species: N/A
• Rosette Pearl Species And Thickness: N/A
• Rosette Poly: None
• Pickguard Material: Faux Tortoise
• Under Finish Pickguard: No
• Pickguard Pattern: Pattern 1B

Back and Sides

• Front Block: BL, Mahogany, Front, D, 14, Adj
• Rear Block: BL, Mahogany, Rear, D Routed Pocket
• Back Piece Qty: 2 Piece
• Back and Sides Material: Exceptionally Figured Black Walnut
• Back and Sides Material Upgrade: Premium
• Back and Sides Final Grade: n/a
• Back and Sides Note:
• Back Purfling: Style 28 (Checker)
• Bracing Material, Back and Sides: Spruce
• Bracing Pattern: D14 Fret
• Center Strip: Spruce
• Center Strip Stamp Location: Between 1st & 2nd Brace
• Caution Stamp: None
• Ribbons: Spanish Cedar
• Side Strips: East Indian Rosewood
• Endpiece Material: None

Neck

• Neck Material: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany Mfg Pref
• Neck Center Piece Material: n/a
• Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: Wide High Performance Taper
• Heelcap Material: Antique White
• Headstock: Solid
• Diamond Volute: Standard
• Headstock Ears: Standard
• Headstock Taper: Square
• Corners: Standard
• Headplate Material: Exceptionally Figured Black Walnut
• Headplate Material Grade: Premium
• Headplate Thickness: Standard
• Headplate Decal: Old Style Gold
• Headplate Binding: No

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony
• Fingerboard Material Grade: 3
• Fingerboard Stain: Yes
• Fingerboard Oil: Yes
• Fingerboard Radius: 16”
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 13/16″
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4″
• String Spacing: 2 5/16”
• Fingerboard Length: 17.989”
• Fingerboard Thickness: Standard Thickness
• Fret Wire: Standard
• Fret Slot: 0.023 Pocketed
• Total Frets: 20 Total
• Fingerboard Binding: No
• Fingerboard Miter: No
• Fingerboard Inlay: Golden Era Diamonds and Squares Long
• Fingerboard Inlay Pearl Species: Select Abalone
• Additional Fingerboard Inlay: None
• Side Dots: White
• Side Dot Position: One at 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, Two at 12th, One at 15th & 17th Frets
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Positioning: Flat

Finish

• Finish Type: Thin Finish
• Finish Package: Gloss Body w/ Satin Neck
• Finish Taping Notes: None
• Notes for Finish: None
• Top Color: Clear
• Body Filler: Rosewood
• Body Stain: None
• Neck Filler: Rosewood
• Neck Stain: Mahogany

Bridge

• Bridge Material: Black Ebony
• Bridge Style: Modern Belly- 12 String
• Saddle Style: Drop in Saddle
• Bridge Inlay: None
• Bridge Inlay Pearl Species: N/A
• Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
• Bridge Pins: White w/ Faux Tortoise
• End Pin: None

Extras

• Tuning Machines: Grover Gold 205G12 12-String Mini Small Btn
• Tuning Machine Drilling: Y Step
• Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0
• Strings Gauge: Extra Light
• Strap Button: Gold
• Case: Molded Hardshell

Manufacturer: C. F. Martin & Co.
Model: 10CMDFGLC24-012627
SKU: I787915-N-M2880834-1-WHXE
UPC: 729789679398

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