2013 Martin Custom Shop 000-14
$4,995.00 CAD
(USD $3,746.25)
For more details contact us at info@folkwaymusic.com or 855-772-0424.
A uniquely designed OM-28, this guitar features some stunning tonewoods, tastefully simple appointments, and some seriously inspiring tone. The top is European spruce and is scalloped-braced with red spruce in a Golden Era pattern. The back and sides are Madagascar rosewood. Ivoroid bindings with 1950s style purflings and checkerboard backstrip. By contrast, the rosette is of Style 18. The neck features Style 28 diamonds and squares, a simple gold logo similar to those very first decals used by Martin in 1932 and is equipped with vintage style tuners. There’s no volute on the back of the headstock as a Style 28 would normally have, which adds nicely to the simple aesthetic of this guitar.
The neck has a vintage taper with a nut of 1-3/4” and bridge string spacing of 2-5/16”. The neck carve is Martin’s popular low-oval, with a 1st fret depth of .800”.
A fabulous sounding guitar; expect perfect string balance, excellent fundamental presence and clarity, robust trebles and a full bass response.
The first 5 frets have been invisibly replaced by Dave in our shop. You can’t tell the work was done. The bridge pins have been upgraded to Antique Acoustic Red Eyes, and a K+K pickup has been installed. The top’s finish shows a stippled texture around the pickguard that must have been caused by playing, although not by a flatpick. It’s hard to describe, and our photos won’t show it well. Imagine a subtle texture of an orange on the lacquer’s surface that’s visible when side-lit. Beyond that, there’s evidence that the binding has been reglued in small sections at the body’s waists.
Set up with 12s and 5-6 64ths action.
With original hardshell case.
The neck has a vintage taper with a nut of 1-3/4” and bridge string spacing of 2-5/16”. The neck carve is Martin’s popular low-oval, with a 1st fret depth of .800”.
A fabulous sounding guitar; expect perfect string balance, excellent fundamental presence and clarity, robust trebles and a full bass response.
The first 5 frets have been invisibly replaced by Dave in our shop. You can’t tell the work was done. The bridge pins have been upgraded to Antique Acoustic Red Eyes, and a K+K pickup has been installed. The top’s finish shows a stippled texture around the pickguard that must have been caused by playing, although not by a flatpick. It’s hard to describe, and our photos won’t show it well. Imagine a subtle texture of an orange on the lacquer’s surface that’s visible when side-lit. Beyond that, there’s evidence that the binding has been reglued in small sections at the body’s waists.
Set up with 12s and 5-6 64ths action.
With original hardshell case.