Martin Custom Shop Adirondack/Mahogany Custom "D" Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar #0897

The Martin Custom Shop Adirondack/Mahogany Custom “D” Dreadnought is a purpose-built instrument created for players who want classic Martin power with boutique-level refinement. Inspired by the legendary D-18 style, this dreadnought pairs an Adirondack spruce top with a premium set of sinker mahogany selected specifically by The Acoustic Shoppe, giving it a rare combination of authority, warmth, and visual character. Finished in a thin gloss with a subtle aging toner and detailed with old-style appointments, it delivers the unmistakable look and feel of a vintage Martin built with modern precision.

This Custom Shop D is all about tone that feels immediate and alive under the hands. Adirondack spruce provides exceptional headroom and dynamic range, while the sinker mahogany back and sides add depth, clarity, and a rich midrange that stays focused even when played hard. The forward-driving dreadnought body moves plenty of air, producing strong fundamentals, a tight and powerful low end, and a clear top that cuts through effortlessly. Whether flatpicking bluegrass, driving rhythm, or digging into expressive single-note lines, this guitar responds with authority and balance across the entire register.

Playability and craftsmanship reflect Martin’s highest standards. A modified V neck profile with a dovetail neck joint offers a confident, traditional feel, while the ebony fingerboard, GE modern belly bridge, and bone components provide stability, sustain, and precise response. Vintage-style Grover StaTite tuners, brown faux tortoise binding, and classic Style 18 inlays complete the understated aesthetic. Built without electronics to preserve its pure acoustic voice and housed in a hardshell case, this Martin Custom Shop Adirondack/Mahogany “D” is a no-compromise dreadnought for players who want timeless tone, premium materials, and a truly special Custom Shop instrument.

SPECS
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
Back and Side Material: Sinker Mahogany
Bracing Material: Adirondack Spruce
Binding Material: Brown Faux Tortoise
Rosette Style: Old Style 18 Black Maple Fiber
Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Profile: Modified V
Neck Taper: Standard
Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: Old Style 18
Tuning Machines: Grover Nickel V97-18NA StaTite 18:1 Vintage Button
Finish: Thin Gloss Body with Satin Neck
Top Color: Aging Toner
Electronics: None
Frets Clear of Body: 14
Body Shape: Dreadnought (D Body)
Inspired By: D-18 Style
Appointment Level: Standard
Base Model Note: Wood Selected by The Acoustic Shoppe, Premium Sinker Mahogany Set #66
Adhesive: Modern
Orientation: Right Handed
String Configuration: 6-String
Venetian Cutaway: No
Body Depth: Standard
Scale Length: 25.4" (Compensated: 25.470")
Neck Joint: Dovetail
Truss Rod: Adjustable, 14-Fret
Case: Hardshell

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