Detail 01
Adirondack spruce VTS top
The treated top is described as flexible, resonant, and quick to respond to picking dynamics.
Product detailSKU #1500000464504
MartinCustom Shop 45 Style Adirondack Spruce VTS-Wild Grain Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Aging Toner
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
This Custom Shop dreadnought combines an Adirondack spruce VTS top with wild-grain East Indian rosewood back and sides. The VTS-treated top is described as flexible and resonant, responding quickly to changes in picking dynamics; the rosewood adds deep lows, bright highs, and detailed overtones. Golden Era forward-shifted scalloped X bracing supports that response. A modified V mahogany neck gives the guitar its classic-profile feel, while Gold Grover vintage-button tuners, reduced hexagon inlays, and ornate body appointments complete the package.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Flatpicking and fingerstyle parts where picking dynamics and detailed attack need to come through.
- Dreadnought players seeking deep lows, bright highs, and a responsive VTS-treated top.
- Players who prefer the familiar feel of a modified V neck profile.
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
Golden Era forward-shifted scalloped X bracing
It supports the top's response and projection.
Detail 03
Modified V neck
The mahogany neck uses a profile associated here with historical Martin shapes.
Detail 04
Style 45 reduced hexagon inlays
They provide visual position markers along the ebony fingerboard.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Right-handed model.
- 02The nut width is 1.6875 inches.
- 03Includes a hardshell case.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What body style is this guitar?
It is a dreadnought acoustic guitar.
02What does VTS apply to?
The Adirondack spruce top and top braces are VTS-treated.
03Which woods are used for the top, back, and sides?
It has an Adirondack spruce VTS top and premium wild-grain East Indian rosewood back and sides.
04Does it include a case?
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
- 1.6875
- Number of Frets to Body
- 14
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- Martin Lifespan 2.0 medium
- Bridge String Spacing
- 2.125 inch
- Scale Length
- 25.4
- Neck Shape
- Modified V
20 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- Modern belly
- Color
- Natural
- Bridge and End Pin
- Liquid metal bone with paua
- Top Finish
- Aging toner gloss
- Body Material
- Premium wild grain East Indian rosewood
- Top Material
- Adirondack spruce VTS
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Top Bracing Pattern
- Golden Era scalloped X forward shifted
- Inlays
- Style 45 reduced hexagon
- Side Materials
- Premium wild grain East Indian rosewood
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
- Top Braces
- Adirondack spruce VTS
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Neck Joint
- Dovetail
- Pickguard
- Dalmation
- Back Material
- Premium wild grain East Indian rosewood
- Body Style
- Dreadnought
- Body Shape
- Dreadnought
- 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
