Martin 00-28-KOA-12-CS – Custom Shop – Premium Grade Koa 12-Fret (#3012667)

*Photos shown are of the actual guitar. Serial Number 3012667.

Exclusively built by the Martin Custom Shop, this 00-28 showcases the breathtaking beauty of Premium Grade Exceptional Broad Figure Koa on the top, back, and sides. This rare wood selection elevates the instrument well beyond the standard production model, delivering a distinctive voice with rich overtones and stunning visual depth. Designed as a one-of-a-kind heirloom, it features a 12-fret body connection and Golden Era scalloped bracing for superior resonance and responsiveness. The meticulous craftsmanship is evident in every detail, ensuring a playing experience that is as inspiring as it is unique. This guitar represents the pinnacle of Martin’s material quality and custom luthiery.

• CASE/GIG BAG: Hard Case Included.

Setup & Service

Complimentary Professional Setup & Install Service Available Upon Request (Over $210 Value):

• Custom Setup: Our tech will adjust the action, intonation, and relief to your specifications.

• Professional Pickup Installation Service: Want to amplify this beauty? We will professionally install the pickup system of your choice free of charge.

How it works: Simply add the pickup you want to your cart (or supply your own), and we provide the labor at zero cost.

Please Note: This offer covers the professional installation labor only; the pickup hardware itself is sold separately. 

Please email us for more details: [email protected]

Specs

Body

• Orientation: Right-handed
• Neck Joint: Dovetail
• Adhesive: Modern adhesive
• Frets Clear: 12 frets clear of body
• Cutaway: No
• Electronics: None

Top

• Material: Exceptional Broad Figure Koa (Premium Grade)
• Bracing Material: Spruce
• Bracing Pattern: X-brace
• Bracing Style: Scalloped, Golden Era, 1/4″
• Binding: Antique White
• Rosette: Style 28 Boltaron
• Pearl Inlay: None
• Pickguard: Faux tortoise, Pattern 75B

Back and Sides

• Material: Exceptional Broad Figure Koa (Premium Grade)
• Purfling: Style 28 with black fiber strips (checker)
• Center Strip: Spanish cedar
• Bracing: Spruce
• Endpiece: Antique White

Neck and Headstock

• Neck Material: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Profile: GE (Golden Era) Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: High Performance taper
• Headstock: Slotted with square slots and diamond volute
• Headplate Material: Exceptional Broad Figure Koa (Premium Grade)
• Headplate Inlay: CFM Block Golden Era in select abalone
• Tuning Machines: Grover Nickel H97-18NA Sta-Tite, side mount, 18:1

Fingerboard

• Material: Black Ebony (Grade 3)
• Scale Length: 24.9″ (compensated: 24.980″)
• Radius: 16″
• Width at Nut: 1 3/4″
• Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8″
• Inlay: Diamonds and Squares Long in select abalone
• Frets: 20 total, standard wire
• Nut Material: Bone (angled)

Finish

• Type: Standard
• Package: Gloss body with satin neck and polished headplate
• Top Color: Clear
• Body/Neck Filler: Rosewood

Bridge and Hardware

• Bridge Material: Black Ebony
• Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly
• Saddle: Compensated bone, drop-in
• Bridge Pins: Bone with faux tortoise
• Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 (Light Gauge)
• Case: 5-ply hardshell