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MGE 40th Anniversary Martin Custom Shop Acoustic Dreadnought 14-Fret Quilted Sapele - C23-057969

   
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This exquisite custom dreadnought redefines elegance with its premium quilted pommele sapele top, back, and sides, delivering a visually stunning instrument with warm, articulate tone. Inspired by the iconic D-18 but elevated with modern appointments, it features forward-shifted scalloped bracing for enhanced projection and a mahogany-stained top that highlights the wood's natural figuring. The modified low oval mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard (with Old Style 18 mother-of-pearl inlays) ensure effortless playability, while Ratio™ nickel tuners provide precise tuning stability.

Key Features:

  • Premium Quilted Sapele: Rare figured wood for visual depth and balanced resonance

  • Ebony Accents: Binding, bridge, and pins with MOP dots for refined aesthetics

  • Vintage-Inspired Specs: 16" radius fingerboard, bone nut, and compensated saddle

  • Custom Shop Touches: Gloss/satin finish, black pickguard, and 40th-anniversary label

A masterpiece of craftsmanship, built for Mark's Guitar Exchange's 40th Anniversary—ideal for players who demand both beauty and performance.

Body & Construction

  • Body Shape: 14-Fret Dreadnought (D-18 Style)

  • Top: Premium Quilted Pommele Sapele (Mahogany Stain)

  • Back/Sides: Premium Quilted Pommele Sapele (2-Piece)

  • Bracing: Forward-Shifted Scalloped X-Brace (5/16" Spruce)

  • Binding: Black Ebony

  • Rosette: Old Style 18 Black Maple Fiber

  • Pickguard: Black (Pattern 21B)

  • Finish: Gloss Body / Satin Neck (Mahogany Stain & Fill)


Neck & Fingerboard

  • Neck Material: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany

  • Profile: Modified Low Oval

  • Taper: High Performance

  • Fingerboard: Black Ebony (Grade 2)

  • Radius: 16"

  • Width: 1.75" (Nut) / 2.125" (12th Fret)

  • Inlays: Old Style 18 (Mother of Pearl)

  • Frets: 20 (Jumbo)

  • Nut: Bone (Flat Positioning)

  • Side Dots: White


Hardware

  • Bridge: Modern Belly (Black Ebony)

  • Saddle: Compensated Bone (Drop-In)

  • Bridge Pins/End Pin: Ebony with MOP Dots

  • Tuners: Ratio™ Nickel with Skeleton Butterbean Knobs

  • Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 (Medium)


Electronics

  • Electronics: None (Pure Acoustic)


Case & Extras

  • Case: 3-Ply Hardshell with Domed Top

  • Label: Custom "Mark's Guitar Exchange 40th Anniversary"

  • Adhesive: Modern

  • Made in: Nazareth, PA, USA


Unique Features

  • Quilted Sapele: Rare figured wood for visual and tonal warmth

  • Ebony Accents: Binding, bridge, and headplate for contrast

  • Forward-Shifted Bracing: Enhanced bass response and projection

  • 40th Anniversary Commemorative: Custom shop build for Mark's Guitar Exchange



Contact Us

3233 Midway Dr
San Diego, CA 92110
Call us now: 619-221-9011
Email: mge@marksguitarexchange.com

About MGE

Opened in 1985, Marks Guitar Exchange has been a staple to San Diego's musical community.  With a focus on guitar and bass, we've curated the best inventory in San Diego with service to match.