Detail 01
1.875-inch nut width
A neck measurement to compare with your preferred acoustic playing dimensions.
Product detailSKU #1500000424779
Martin Custom Shop0 12-Fret Spruce-East Indian Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Martin Custom Shop 0 12-Fret is a right-handed, six-string concert acoustic with a premium Sitka spruce top and premium wild grain East Indian rosewood back and sides. Its neck meets the body at the 12th fret, placing the bridge farther back for the warmer, more complex voice described for this model. Scalloped spruce X-bracing is paired with a solid-wood build for broad dynamics, shimmering highs, a tight low end, and rich overtones. A modified V neck and ebony fingerboard complete the playing layout.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic parts where a warm, complex voice and detailed overtones are desired.
- Recording or performance use where the guitar's balanced, full-bodied response suits the part.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need an onboard pickup or preamp; none is fitted.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
24.9-inch scale length
The listed scale measurement for comparing this guitar with other acoustics.
Detail 03
20 frets; 12-fret neck joint
Defines the fret count and the neck-to-body joining point.
Detail 04
Slotted headstock with square slots
Identifies the listed headstock design.
Detail 05
Softshell case
A softshell case is provided.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No pickup or preamp is installed.
- 02Confirm that the 1.875-inch nut width and modified V neck suit your preferences.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this guitar have electronics?
No. The pickup/preamp is listed as none.
02Where does the neck join the body?
At the 12th fret.
03What body woods does it use?
It has a premium Sitka spruce top and premium wild grain East Indian rosewood back and sides.
04Is a case included?
Yes. It comes with a softshell case.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup/preamp
- None
7 detailsPlayability
- Width at nut
- 1.875"
- Number of frets total
- 20
- Width at 12th fret
- 2.3125"
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of strings
- 6
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 24.9"
17 detailsBody & build
- Top material
- Premium Sitka spruce
- Color
- Natural
- Top finish
- Gloss
- Headplate material
- Wild grain East Indian rosewood
- Top Material
- Premium Sitka spruce
- Inlay material
- Select abalone
- Back Side Material
- Premium wild grain East Indian rosewood
- Saddle material
- Compensated bone
- Neck finish
- Satin
- Back and side finish
- Gloss
- Neck Wood
- Select hardwood
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Bridge material
- Ebony
- Top color
- Aging toner
- Nut material
- Bone
- Brace material
- Spruce
- Back and sides material
- Premium wild grain East Indian rosewood
1 detailsSize & weight
- Scale length
- 24.9"
18 detailsOther
- Shape
- Modified V
- Headstock shape
- Slotted with square slots
- Headplate logo style
- Old style gold
- Case
- Softshell
- Bracing pattern
- X brace
- Tier
- platinum
- Heelcap
- Antique white
- Category Source
- detail
- Construction
- Dovetail
- Bridge style
- Modern pyramid
- Material
- Ebony
- Korena Special
- false
- Tuning machines
- Grover Nickel V97
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Body size
- 0 12 fret concert
- Rosette
- Style 28
- Source Id
- site51500000424779
- Inlay style
- Diamond and square short
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