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.
Adhesive: Modern Adhesive
Top Material: Italian Alpine Spruce
Bracing Material, Top: Adirondack Spruce
Back and Side Material: Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood
Binding Material: Highly Figure Claro Walnut
Top Pearl: Perimeter with Fingerboard Profile
Rosette Style: Style 45 Boltaron
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: Style 45 Snowflake
Finish Type: Standard
Finish Package: Gloss Body w/ Gloss Neck
Top Color: Aging Toner
Top Material: Italian Alpine Spruce
Top Material Upgrade: Premium
Final Top Grade: Grade 7
Top Thickness: Standard
Bracing Material, Top: Adirondack Spruce
Bracing Pattern, Top: X Brace
Bracing Pattern Number, Top: 6-A OM
Bracing Shape, Top: Scalloped
Bracing Style, Top: Golden Era
Bracing Size, Top: 1/4''
Binding Material: Highly Figure Claro Walnut
Back and Sides Material: Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood
Back and Sides Material Upgrade: Premium
Neck Material: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany
Neck Center Piece Material: n/a
Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
Heelcap Material: Highly Figure Claro Walnut
Headstock: Solid
Diamond Volute: Standard
Headstock Taper: Square
Corners: Square
Headplate Material: Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Material Grade: Premium
Headplate Thickness: Standard
Headplate Decal: None
Headplate Binding: Yes
Headplate Inlay: CFM Block
Headplate Inlay Pearl Species: Paua
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
String Spacing: 2 5/32''
