MartinCustom Shop Dreadnought Style 45 Sitka Spruce-Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Natural
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Martin’s right-handed Custom Shop dreadnought combines a Sitka spruce top with Wild Grain East Indian rosewood back and sides. Its dreadnought body delivers projection and volume, while forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing supports clear, balanced response and a broad dynamic range. Players moving between fingerpicking and stronger strumming get a full, resonant sound with deep bass response. Style 45 snowflake inlays, abalone appointments, European flame maple binding, and a natural aging toner give the instrument its detailed visual treatment.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fingerpicking and strumming parts that call for clear articulation, balance, and responsive dynamic range.
- Acoustic performances that benefit from a dreadnought’s projection, volume, and deep bass response.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players; this model is listed in a right-handed orientation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The guitar is right-handed.
- 02A 5-ply hardshell case is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What woods are used for the body?
The top is Sitka spruce, with Wild Grain East Indian rosewood back and sides.
02What is the scale length?
It has a 25.4-inch scale length and a 1.75-inch nut width.
03Does it come with a case?
Yes. A 5-ply hardshell case is included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Bridge
- Black ebony, modern belly
8 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Strings
- Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, medium gauge
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 1.75
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, medium gauge
- Scale Length
- 25.4
- Neck Shape
- Modified low oval
14 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Bridge Pins
- Bone with paua
- Top Finish
- Natural aging toner
- Top Material
- Sitka spruce
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Inlays
- Style 45 snowflake
- Neck Wood
- Genuine mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Black ebony
- Back and Sides Wood
- Wild Grain East Indian rosewood
- Body Style
- Dreadnought
- Fingerboard Radius
- 16 inch
- Body Shape
- Dreadnought
- Tuning Machines
- Grover gold V97-18GA StaTite 18:1 vintage button
- Neck Finish
- Gloss
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- 5-ply hardshell
2 detailsOther
- Bracing
- Sitka spruce, forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing
- Saddle
- Compensated bone
