Detail 01
Italian Alpine spruce top with forward-shifted scalloped X bracing
The top is built for immediate clarity and full vibration under light picking or heavier strumming.
Product detailSKU #1500000464502
MartinCustom Shop 41 Style Italian Alpine Spruce-Flamed Maple Grand Performance Acoustic Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Grand Performance Custom Shop model pairs a premium Italian Alpine spruce top with AAA Pacific big leaf flamed maple back and sides. That combination is described with a quick, clear response, complex overtones, crisp note separation, and a touch of warmth. Forward-shifted scalloped X bracing encourages full top vibration for light picking or heavier strumming. Its two-piece flamed maple neck has a modified low oval profile, high-performance taper, and satin finish for fluid movement along the ebony fingerboard.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording or live parts where clear note separation helps intricate melodies remain distinct.
- Fingerstyle or flatpicking that calls for a quick, detailed response to changing attack.
- Fast runs and chord changes supported by the low-oval, satin-finished neck.
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
AAA Pacific big leaf flamed maple back and sides
They contribute crisp note separation with natural warmth in the chords.
Detail 03
Compensated bone saddle
It is specified to support clear intonation and stable tuning.
Detail 04
Maltese snowflake inlays
They provide position markers along the ebony fingerboard.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Right-handed model.
- 02Includes a hardshell case.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What body style does it use?
It uses Martin's Grand Performance body style.
02What is the neck finish?
The two-piece flamed maple neck has a satin finish.
03Does it have a pickguard?
No pickguard is listed.
04Is a case included?
Yes. A hardshell case is included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
10 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Strings
- Martin Lifespan 2.0 medium
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 1.75
- Number of Frets to Body
- 14
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- Martin Lifespan 2.0 medium
- Bridge String Spacing
- 2.15625 inch
- Scale Length
- 25.4
- Neck Shape
- Modified low oval
20 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- Modern belly
- Color
- Natural
- Bridge and End Pin
- Black with paua
- Top Finish
- Natural gloss
- Body Material
- AAA Pacific big leaf flamed maple
- Top Material
- Premium Italian alpine spruce
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Top Bracing Pattern
- Scalloped X brace forward shifted
- Inlays
- Maltese snowflake
- Side Materials
- AAA Pacific big leaf flamed maple
- Neck Wood
- 2-piece flamed maple
- Top Braces
- Sitka spruce
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Neck Joint
- Dovetail
- Pickguard
- None
- Back Material
- AAA Pacific big leaf flamed maple
- Body Style
- Grand performance
- Body Shape
- Grand performance
- Tuning Machines
- Grover gold vintage button
- Neck Finish
- Satin
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Hardshell
2 detailsOther
- Saddle
- Compensated bone
- Product Type
- Acoustic guitar
