The Martin Custom Shop Slope Shoulder Sitka Spruce VTS-Flamed Mahogany Grand Concert acoustic-electric guitar provides an inspiring playing experience. This slope-shouldered grand concert guitar offers the tone and feel of a premium acoustic, along with the convenience of built-in electronics.

Premium Tonewood Construction

As a serious musician, you'll appreciate the guitar's solid Sitka spruce top and flamed mahogany back and sides. The spruce top provides articulate highs and balanced lows, while the mahogany body adds warmth and resonance. Scalloped X-bracing optimizes the top's vibration for full, open tone. When you play, you'll hear the guitar's premium tonewoods coming through.

Comfortable Modified Low Oval Neck Profile

The guitar's mahogany neck has a modified low oval profile that feels instantly natural in your hands. Its slim taper provides a fast, agile feel for lead playing. The ebony fingerboard has a 9.5" radius and 1.75" nut width for comfortable chording and single-note runs. Dot inlays help keep you oriented during position shifts. Overall, this neck design keeps you focused on your playing.

L.R. Baggs Anthem Pickup System

The L.R. Baggs Anthem pickup system gives you studio-quality plugged-in tone for gigging and recording. Blended piezo and condenser microphones capture the guitar's acoustic properties with stunning realism. Controls for volume, bass, mid and treble allow shaping your amplified tone to match the venue. You'll get pure acoustic sound when playing unplugged and inspiring amplified tone when plugged in.

Premium Appointments and Playability

Gold Waverly tuners provide precise, slip-free tuning. A compensated bone saddle enhances intonation accuracy. The tortoise pickguard protects the top without dampening tone. When you play, you'll appreciate the guitar's premium design and materials. From its tonewoods and electronics to hardware and aesthetic touches, this instrument inspires with its quality.