Custom Shop Martin D18 Inspired Pommele Quilted Sapele / Bear Claw Sitka

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This Custom Shop dread embodies an understated aesthetic paired with a timeless character. The stunning warm, rich hues of quilted sapele and spruce come together, enhanced by resonant scalloped bracing within, to deliver a sound that is authentic, powerful, and crisp. It features vintage-inspired elements such as open-geared tuners and traditional 18-style details, perfectly balanced with a modern, low-profile neck to evoke a classic yet soulful sound.

This model showcases the iconic Martin Dreadnought design, featuring a premium Bear Claw Sitka spruce top paired with an extraordinary set of premium Quilted Pommele sapele back and sidesan enduring combination of Sitka and mahogany-like sapele, that exemplifies a rootsy, soulful tone. Its appearance is tastefully understated, paired with a timeless tonal quality. The spruce top and sapele body collaborate to create a warm, clear, and commanding sound. Vintage-style details and a modern low-profile neck provide a touch of heritage with the comfort of contemporary craftsmanship, delivering an old-soul sound in a pristine, new body. Truly, a legendary instrument.

• D-14 Fret Body
• Solid Premium Bear Claw Sitka Spruce Top
• Premium Quilted Pommele Sapele Back and Sides Set #13
• Dovetail Neck Joint
• GE Forward Shifted Scalloped X Bracing 5/16″
• Satin Finish Neck
• Diamond and Square Long Abalone Fretboard Inlay
• 1-3/4 Nut Width
• 25.4 Scale Length
• GE Modified Low Oval Neck
• East Indian Rosewood Binding
• Custom Paua Rosette
• Ebony Fretboard and Bridge
• Quilted Sapele Headplate
• Grover Nickel Open Back Tuners Vintage Style
• Bone Nut and Saddle
• Deluxe 3-Ply Martin Hardshell Case
• Made in USA
• Product Code #2938492
• Stock Code C24-048224
• SKU #729789694612