C.F. Martin & Co Custom Shop 00 Adirondack/Sinker Mahogany

A Martin Legacy Enhanced by the Custom Shop

At Martin, the 00 format has held a special place for decades due to its remarkable projection despite its small body and exemplary articulation. This Custom Shop version combines a selected Adirondack spruce top with uniquely characterful "Sinker" mahogany, all adorned with black binding and a mother-of-pearl bound rosette. It features the timeless Martin aesthetic, enhanced by premium craftsmanship and tonewoods.

For Which Musicians and Styles?

Versatile yet demanding, this 00 is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an acoustic instrument sensitive to nuances. It excels in fingerstyle, folk, acoustic blues, and light to medium strumming accompaniment. Its size facilitates long playing sessions, while the modern neck profile promotes precise and fast playing.

Sound Characteristics

The Adirondack spruce delivers a crisp attack, a large headroom before compression, and a bright treble register without harshness. The Sinker Mahogany, denser and several decades old, provides woody mids, dry basses, and beautifully focused notes. The 00 format favors clarity, articulation, and natural sustain, with surprising projection for a small body. The satin neck enhances playability, while the "Modern Straight Line" bridge optimizes vibration transfer.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

- Strings Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Light gauge 12-54, perfectly suited for an Adirondack top to preserve balance and responsiveness.
- Soundhole Humidifier for acoustic guitars, essential for the stability of solid woods.

Technical specifications

Format	00	Headstock	Composite Koa
Left handed	No	Neck Type	Glued
Cutaway	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Natural
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Top	Adirondack Spruce	Hardware	Nickel
Fingerboard	Ebony

Top Color	Aged Tone	Profile	Modified Low Oval
Finish	Glossy Body	Taper	High Performance Taper
Top Bracing	Adirondack Spruce	Neck Finish	Satin
Back and Sides	Sinker Mahogany	Fretboard Markers	Foden Style
Binding	Black	Nut Material	Bone
Rosette	Mother-of-Pearl Ring	Nut Width	44.5 mm / 1.75"
Bridge	Modern Straight Line Style	Tuners	Grover Nickel V97-18NA StaTite 18:1 with Vintage Buttons
Scale Length	24.9" / 632 mm	Pickguard	"Turtle-shell"
Neck	Genuine Solid 12/4 Mahogany	Case	Hard Case with Domed Lid