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Martin Custom Shop Dreadnought 14-Fret w/ Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood C23-057943

   
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This Custom Shop dreadnought delivers quintessential Martin tone with premium upgrades. Built to D-28 specifications, it features a Premium Sitka Spruce top (Aging Toner finish) paired with stunning Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood back/sides for deep, resonant projection. The forward-shifted, scalloped X-bracing (Golden Era style) enhances responsiveness, while the Modified Low Oval mahogany neck (high-performance taper) ensures effortless playability.

Notable features include:

  • Style 45 Boltaron rosette with abalone accents

  • Hand-Selected Wild Grain Rosewood
  • Ebony fingerboard with Style 28 pearl inlays

  • Ratio tuners (nickel w/ skeleton butterbean knobs)

  • Gloss body/satin neck finish for comfort and elegance

  • Compensated bone saddle and drop-in bridge for optimal intonation

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Model: Custom D-28 Style

  • Body Shape: Dreadnought (14-fret)

  • Orientation: Right-handed

  • Construction: Dovetail neck joint

  • Scale Length: 25.4" (compensated to 25.470")

  • Top Material: Premium Sitka Spruce (Grade 7)

  • Back/Sides: Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood (Premium)

  • Finish: Gloss body with satin neck

  • Case: Molded hardshell included

TOP CONSTRUCTION

  • Bracing: Golden-Era Forward-shifted X-brace (3-A DOMLE pattern)

  • Bracing Material: Sitka Spruce

  • Bracing Style: Golden Era scalloped (5/16")

  • Rosette: Style 45 Boltaron with Select Abalone (0.064")

  • Binding: Antique White

  • Pickguard: Faux Tortoise (Pattern 2B)

  • Top Color: Aging Toner

BACK & SIDES

  • Back Purfling: Style 28 Checker

  • Center Strip: Spruce

  • Endpiece: Antique White

  • Side Strips: East Indian Rosewood

NECK

  • Material: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany

  • Profile: Modified Low Oval

  • Taper: High Performance

  • Finish: Satin (neck), Polished (headplate)

  • Headstock: Solid square taper

  • Headplate: Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood

  • Logo: CFM Script in Select Abalone

  • Truss Rod: Adjustable (14-fret access)

FINGERBOARD

  • Material: Black Ebony (Grade 2)

  • Radius: 16"

  • Width: 1¾" at nut, 2?" at 12th fret

  • Inlays: Style 28 (Mother of Pearl)

  • Frets: 20 (Jumbo wire, pocketed slots)

  • Side Dots: White (3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th, 15th, 17th frets)

  • Nut: Bone (flat positioning)

HARDWARE

  • Tuners: Ratio Nickel with Skeleton Butterbean Knobs

  • Bridge: Black Ebony (Modern Belly)

  • Saddle: Compensated Bone (Drop-in)

  • Bridge Pins: White with Faux Tortoise

  • End Pin: White with Faux Tortoise

  • Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 (Medium)

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

  • Adhesive: Modern

  • Body Depth: Standard

  • Finish Package: Gloss body with satin neck

  • Custom Shop Credentials Book: Included



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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.