C.F. Martin & Co CS 000-14 Flamed Mahogany Swiss

A 000 Custom Shop Designed for Lovers of the "28" Style

This CS 000-14 is part of the grand tradition of 000 14-fret guitars with a timeless look, featuring high-end lutherie and finish choices. Its aesthetic inspired by the "000-28" style is notably found in the fine herringbone rosette, binding, and meticulous details, while the "Swiss" wood selection and sculpted "Golden Era" X bracing aim for a lively and nuanced response. The result: a modern 000 in comfort, yet deeply "vintage" in touch and dynamics.

For Which Musician and Styles?

With its Auditorium body size and short scale, this acoustic guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking great playing finesse without sacrificing presence. It excels in fingerstyle, picking, folk, and blues, with ideal articulation for rich arrangements and clear phrasing. In strumming, it remains balanced and clear, perfect for subtle accompaniment rather than "pushing" volume at all costs.

Sound Characteristics

The European "Swiss" spruce top stands out with a clear attack, excellent definition, and a wide dynamic range: the more you modulate the right hand, the more precisely the guitar responds. The sculpted "Golden Era" style X bracing (5/16" / 8 mm) enhances projection and sensitivity, giving a "fast" guitar feel under the fingers. The premium curly mahogany back and sides provide a singing midrange, tight bass, and a woody, dry, and elegant character, ideal for fingerstyle playing. The 24.9" / 632 mm scale length softens tension, facilitates light bends, and adds a touch of roundness, while the bone nuts and ebony (fingerboard and bridge) promote intonation, stability, and natural sustain.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the best response and comfort from a short scale, phosphor bronze folk acoustic strings in 12-54 gauge are a versatile choice. A humidifier is also recommended to preserve the woods and instrument stability in dry air conditions. A molded hard case is included.

Technical specifications

Format	Custom "000/OM" Auditorium	Nut Width	1.75" / 44.5 mm
Body Depth	standard	Width at 12th Fret	2.125" / 54.0 mm
Top	certified European spruce (high altitude Swiss), "Aging Toner" finish	String Spacing at Bridge	2.156" / 55.0 mm
Bracing	"Golden Era" style X Brace, sculpted, size 5/16" / 8 mm, spruce material	Fingerboard Length	17.524" / 445 mm
Top Binding	European flamed maple	Frets	20 (14 clear of body)
Rosette	3 rings, fine "herringbone" black maple fiber	Inlays	"Foden" style in selected abalone
Pickguard	Faux Tortoise	Side Dots	white (3, 5, 7, 9, double 12, 15, 17)
Back and Sides	premium curly mahogany, 2-piece back, "28 style" binding (checker), central spruce strip	Nut	bone, flat
Sides	Spanish cedar strips	Finish	standard varnish, glossy body / satin neck, mahogany neck tint
Orientation	right-handed	Bridge	ebony, "Modern Belly" style
Wood	solid 12/4 mahogany	Saddle	compensated bone, drop-in
Profile	Modified Low Oval, High Performance Taper	Bridge Pins	white with tortoise pattern
Heel	European flamed maple veneer	Tuners	Grover StaTite V97-18GA gold, 18:1 ratio, vintage buttons
Fingerboard	black ebony, 16" / 406 mm radius	Tuner Holes	11/32" / 8.7 mm
Scale Length	24.9" / 632 mm (compensated 24.98" / 635 mm)	Endpin	white with tortoise pattern