C.F. Martin & Co Cs Dreadnought Swiss Spruce/Rosewood

A Custom Shop Dreadnought Born in Nazareth, at the Crossroads of Vintage and Modern

This dreadnought was developed directly in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, within the Martin Guitar Custom Shop. The concept is clear: to preserve the DNA of the brand's great "D" models (power, authority in the low spectrum, ensemble hold) while incorporating tonewood and lutherie choices focused on performance. The "Golden Era" carved X-bracing follows a very resonant approach, while elements such as the adjustable truss rod, High Performance Taper tapering, and modern hardware selection provide precise setup and daily stability.

For Which Guitarist and Styles? An Acoustic Tailored for Stage, Studio, and Pick Playing

With its dreadnought format and volume reserve, this Martin Custom Shop primarily targets intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive instrument capable of effortlessly supporting a band. It excels in strumming (folk, pop, country, acoustic rock), yet remains equally convincing in flatpicking thanks to a clear response and excellent note separation. In fingerstyle, it offers a rich and broad foundation, particularly flattering on open chords, while demanding a controlled right hand to tame the natural power of a dreadnought.

Balance, Projection, and Harmonic Detail: The Sonic Signature of Swiss Spruce and Indian Rosewood

The Grade 5-6 Swiss Spruce top provides a clear attack, bright high end, and excellent definition, with dynamics that faithfully follow playing nuances. Combined with "Golden Era" carved X-bracing and spruce braces, the top gains flexibility: the sound "takes off" quickly, projection becomes broader, and sustain naturally extends, even when playing hard with a pick.

The Indian Rosewood back and sides enhance bass depth and harmonic complexity. The result is a solid low end, a slightly scooped midrange that allows the voice to breathe, and highs that remain present without harshness. The dreadnought format, combined with the GE Modern Belly style bridge and compensated bone saddle, promotes both intonation stability and efficient vibration transmission: ideal for wide rhythms, powerful attacks, and chords that retain definition.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, replacement with the Martin Authentic Lifespan 2.0 Medium string set is the safest choice: same gauges, same tonal intent, and immediate coherence with the setup and top response.

Technical specifications

Format	Dreadnought	Neck	12/4 Mahogany
Glue	Modern	Number of Frets	14
Top	Grade 5-6 Swiss Spruce	Truss Rod	Adjustable
Top Bracing	Spruce	Neck Profile	GE Modified Low Oval, High Performance Taper
Bracing	"Golden Era" Carved X-Bracing	Fingerboard	Ebony
Back and Sides	Indian Rosewood	Fingerboard Inlays	Diamonds and Squares Long in Abalone
Top Binding	Antique White	Neck Finish	Satin, Glossy Headstock
Rosette	Style 28 Boltaron	Headstock	Square shape in Indian Rosewood
Bridge	GE Modern Belly	Headstock Inlay	Golden Era
Finish	Glossy	Tuners	Grover Gold V97-18GA StaTite ratio 18:1 with Vintage Butterflies
Scale Length	25.47" / 646.9 mm	Saddle	Compensated Bone
Pickguard	Faux Tortoiseshell	Strings	Martin Authentic Lifespan 2.0 Medium
Back Strip	Spanish Cedar