C.F. Martin & Co Custom Shop D Italian Alpine Spruce/Cocobolo
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Italian Alpine spruce top offering precise attack, a wide dynamic range, and remarkable projection.
- Solid cocobolo back for deep lows, sparkling highs, and generous sustain.
- Dreadnought body shape with X bracing, designed for powerful strumming as well as flatpicking.
- Premium finish: glossy lacquer, Grover tuners, bone nuts, ebony fingerboard and bridge.
Manufacturer Information
Martin Custom Shop
https://www.martinguitar.com
customerservice@martinguitar.com
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Algam SAS
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A Dreadnought Heritage Crafted at the Custom Shop
Originating from an American Custom Shop workshop, this dreadnought is inspired by the historic "D" models that shaped folk and bluegrass sound. The selection of a responsive Italian alpine spruce top combined with solid cocobolo places this model in the high-end artisan category: meticulous luthiery, noble materials, and attention to detail for an exceptional acoustic guitar.
Who Is This Guitar For and Which Styles?
Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists, it excels in bluegrass, folk, country, and acoustic pop. The 25.4" scale length supports excellent tuning stability and quick pick response, while the 44.4 mm nut width remains comfortable for occasional fingerpicking and arpeggios. Whether in the studio or on stage, its dynamic reserve suits energetic strummers and demanding flatpickers alike.
Sound Characteristics
The Italian alpine spruce, renowned for its stiffness-to-weight ratio, delivers clarity, headroom, and articulation. The solid cocobolo, dense and resonant, enhances bass depth, treble brightness, and harmonic richness. The X bracing and dreadnought body ensure power, projection, and sustain, while ebony (fingerboard/bridge) and bone nuts optimize attack and note definition.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve and enhance the instrument, we recommend a set of Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan MA550 (Medium) strings matching the original setup, an acoustic steel-string guitar capo, and a case humidifier to maintain stable humidity, especially advised for an all-solid wood guitar.
Technical specifications
| Shape | Dreadnought | Scale length | 25.4" / 645 mm |
| Top | Italian Alpine spruce | Nut width | 44.4 mm / 1.75" |
| Bracing | X | Headstock | East Indian rosewood |
| Back | Solid cocobolo | Bridge | Modern Belly ebony |
| Color | Natural | Bridge nut | Bone |
| Finish | Glossy lacquer | Bridge pins | White plastic |
| Material | Mahogany | Pickguard | Tortoiseshell |
| Profile | Modified Low Oval | Tuners | Grover V97-18NA |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Strings | Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan Medium Phosphor Bronze MA550 |
| Radius | 16" / 406.4 mm | Country of origin | USA |
| Frets | NC | Case | Martin hard case |
| Number of frets | 20 | ||
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Questions frequently asked
What tone does Italian Alpine spruce combined with solid cocobolo provide?
The combination of Italian Alpine spruce and solid cocobolo offers an articulate response, with deep lows and bright highs. The X-bracing supports projection and sustain.
Is this dreadnought suitable for bluegrass and pick playing?
The dreadnought body shape and 25.4-inch / 645 mm scale length are suitable for bluegrass, folk, and country. The quick pick attack meets the needs of flatpicking and energetic strumming.
What are the neck dimensions?
With a nut width of 44.4 mm / 1.75 inches, a Modified Low Oval profile, and a 16-inch / 406.4 mm radius, the neck offers a comfortable feel for arpeggios and occasional fingerstyle playing.
What strings come on this Martin Custom Shop D Italian Alpine Epicea/Cocobolo?
The original setup uses Martin Lifespan MA550 Medium phosphor bronze strings.
Is a case included and should a humidifier be used?
A Martin hard case is included. A case humidifier is recommended to maintain stable humidity levels. This precaution is especially important for solid wood construction.
