The Martin Custom Shop Dreadnought Style 45 combines high-quality, hand-selected tonewoods with meticulous craftsmanship to create a guitar that is both visually stunning and tonally rich. The back and sides are constructed from Wild Grain East Indian rosewood, known for its warm resonance and deep bass response, while the top is made from premium Sitka spruce, offering clarity and balance. This combination produces a full, resonant tone that will satisfy the most discerning players.

Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood for Warm, Rich Tones

The back and sides of this Custom Shop Dreadnought are made from Wild Grain East Indian rosewood, selected for its rich tonal qualities and visual appeal. This wood delivers a warm, resonant tone with a deep bass response, making it ideal for players seeking a guitar with depth and sustain. The dreadnought body enhances the projection and volume, ensuring that the guitar performs beautifully in any setting.

Premium Sitka Spruce Top for Clear, Balanced Sound

With a top crafted from hand-selected Sitka spruce, this guitar offers clear, balanced tones with excellent dynamic range. The Sitka spruce top, combined with forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing, provides exceptional clarity and responsiveness, ensuring that the guitar produces a powerful and articulate sound whether you are fingerpicking or strumming. The top is further enhanced with abalone inlays and European flame maple binding, adding to its visual appeal.

Detailed Appointments for a Timeless Aesthetic

This Custom Shop guitar features intricate appointments, including a Style 45 rosette and an alternate torch headstock inlaid with abalone, which elevate the guitar’s aesthetic. The black ebony fingerboard is adorned with Style 45 snowflake inlays, and the guitar is finished in a natural aging toner that highlights the beauty of the tonewoods. Every detail of this guitar is designed to provide a visually stunning and timeless look that matches its rich tonal qualities.