Martin Custom Shop 41 Style Dread Italian Alpine Spruce/Highly Flamed Koa w/Case

Crafted with passion and precision, the Martin Custom Shop guitars designed by Tone Shop Guitars’ custom expert Mike Doty are a testament to the art and craftsmanship of lutherie. Each guitar is a masterpiece, featuring hand-selected tone woods that not only ensure superior sound quality but also add a unique character to every instrument. The meticulous selection process guarantees that each piece of wood contributes to the rich, resonant tones that Martin guitars are renowned for.

The inlays are a work of art in themselves, with options ranging from simple elegance to intricate designs. They are carefully crafted from materials such as pearl, stone, metal, and exotic woods, adding a personal touch that reflects the guitarist’s style and story.

The specifications of these guitars are tailored to perfection. From the body shape and size to the neck profile and tuning machines, every detail is considered to create a guitar that is not just an instrument, but an extension of the musician. 

These guitars are more than just a sum of their parts—they are a conduit for musical expression, built to inspire and endure. Whether on stage or in the studio, a Martin Custom Shop guitar designed by Tone Shop Guitars is the ultimate companion for any musician seeking the pinnacle of acoustic performance.

Appointment Level: Standard

Adhesive: Modern Adhesive

Top Material: Italian Alpine Spruce

Bracing Material, Top: Adirondack Spruce

Back and Side Material: Highly Flamed Koa

Binding Material: Antique White

Top Pearl: Perimeter Only

Rosette Style: Style 45 Black White Fiber

Bridge Style: Modern Belly

Neck Material: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany

Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval

Neck Taper: High Performance Taper

Tuning Machines: Grover Gold V97-18GA StaTite 18:1 Vintage Btn

Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony

Fingerboard Inlay: Alternate Torch

Finish Type: Standard

Finish Package: Gloss Body w/Satin Neck and

Polished Headplate

Top Color: Clear

Frets Clear: 14 Frets Clear of Body

Body Shape: ''D'' Dreadnought Body

Inspired by: D - 41 Style

Appointment Level: Standard

Base Model Note: WOOD PRE-SELECTED

H.F. KOA #129

Adhesive: Modern Adhesive

Orientation: Right Handed

String Number: 6 String

Body Depth: Standard

Scale Length: 25.4"

Compensated Scale Length: 25.470"

Neck Joint: Dovetail

Truss Rod: Adjustable 14 Fret

TOP

Top Material: Italian Alpine Spruce

Top Material Upgrade: Premium

Final Top Grade: Grade 7-8

Top Thickness: Standard

Bracing Material, Top: Adirondack Spruce

Bracing Pattern, Top: X Brace - Forward Shifted

Bracing Pattern Number, Top: 3-A DOMLE

Bracing Shape, Top: Scalloped

Bracing Style, Top: Golden Era

Bracing Size, Top: 5/16''

Binding Material: Antique White

Top Pearl: Perimeter Only

Top Pearl Species: Regular Abalone

Top Pearl and Thickness: Regular Abalone 0.064''

Rosette Style: Style 45 Black White Fiber

Rosette Pearl Species: Select Abalone

Rosette Pearl Species And Thickness: Select Abalone 0.064''

Rosette Poly: 0.68 Poly

Pickguard Material: Faux Tortoise

Under Finish Pickguard: No

Pickguard Pattern: Pattern 20B

BACK AND SIDE

Front Block: BL,Mahogany,Front,D,14,Adj

Rear Block: BL,Mahogany,Rear,D

Back Piece Qty: 2 Piece

Back and Sides Material: Highly Flamed Koa

Back and Sides Material Upgrade: Premium

Wedge Material Upgrade: Premium

Back Purfling: Style 45 (Mosaic)

Bracing Material, Back and Sides: Sitka Spruce

Bracing Pattern: D14 Fret

Center Strip: Sitka Spruce

Center Strip Stamp Location: Between 1st & 2nd Brace

Ribbons: Spanish Cedar

Side Strips: East Indian Rosewood

Endpiece Material: Antique White

NECK

Neck Material: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany

Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval

Neck Taper: High Performance Taper

Heelcap Material: Antique White

Headstock: Solid

Diamond Volute: Standard

Headstock Taper: Square

Corners: Standard

Headplate Material: Highly Flamed Koa

Headplate Material Grade: Premium

Headplate Thickness: Standard

Headplate Decal: None

Headplate Binding: Yes

Headplate Inlay: Torch

Headplate Inlay Pearl Species: Select Abalone

Stamp: C.F. Martin & Co.

FINGERBOARD

Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony

Fingerboard Material Grade: 3

Fingerboard Oil: Yes

Fingerboard Radius: 16''

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"

String Spacing: 2 5/32''

Fingerboard Length: 17.989''

Fingerboard Thickness: Standard Thickness

Fret Wire: Standard

Fret Slot: 0.023 Through

Total Frets: 20 Total

Fingerboard Binding: Yes

Fingerboard Inlay: Alternate Torch

Fingerboard Inlay Pearl Species: Select Abalone

Side Dots: Black

Side Dot Postion: One at 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, Two at 12th, One at 15th & 17th Frets

Nut Material: Bone

Nut Positioning: Flat

FINISH

Finish Type: Standard

Finish Package: Gloss Body w/Satin Neck and Polished Headplate

Top Color: Clear

Body Filler: Rosewood

Body Stain: None

Neck Filler: Rosewood

 

BRIDGE

Bridge Material: Black Ebony

Bridge Style: Modern Belly

Saddle Style: Drop in Saddle

Saddle Material: Compensated Bone

Bridge Pins: Liquid Metal - Bone with Red Dot

End Pins: White w/ Paua

EXTRAS

Tuning Machines: Grover Gold V97-18GA StaTite 18:1 Vintage Btn

Tuning Machine Drilling: R 11/32''

Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0

Strings Guage: Medium

Case: 5-Ply Hardshell