Martin Custom Shop Custom Shop D Sitka/Tasmanian Blackwood Flamed

A Dreadnought Heritage Signed by Custom Shop

Born from the lineage of the brand's legendary dreadnoughts, this Custom Shop D combines traditional Nazareth craftsmanship with a choice of premium tonewoods. The flamed Tasmanian blackwood adds a unique visual character and a modern sonic signature, while the "style 41" inspired appointments highlight the high-end DNA of this model.

For Which Musicians and Styles?

Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists, this D-14 appeals to fans of powerful strumming, articulate flatpicking, and vocal accompaniment. It excels in folk, country, bluegrass, as well as in acoustic pop where a solid low end, present mids, and precise highs are sought.

Sound Characteristics

The Sitka spruce top offers attack, headroom, and attention to detail. The 5/16" / 7.94 mm scalloped bracing promotes bass register openness and a quick response to dynamics. The flamed Tasmanian blackwood sits between mahogany and rosewood: focused mids, bright highs, and controlled lows. The dreadnought format ensures projection and sustain, with a dynamic range from soft playing to aggressive attack without losing definition.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

- Steel string set 12-54 (phosphor bronze) suited for dreadnought format for balanced tension and power.
- Hard case for dreadnought 14-fret format for reliable protection and fit.
- Capo for steel-string acoustic guitar in standard radius.
- Acoustic guitar humidifier to stabilize the instrument's humidity.

Technical specifications

Format	D-14 frets	Back purfling	Antique white Boltaron
Top	Sitka spruce	Top inlay	"style 41" .049" / 1.2446 mm black/white/black + .066" / 1.6764 mm poly + .049" / 1.2446 mm black/white/black
Top bracing	Sitka spruce, scalloped 5/16" / 7.94 mm (ref. G99BC0044)	Rosette	D size 4.000" / 101.60 mm, cutout 3.984" / 101.12 mm
Back	flamed Tasmanian blackwood	Neck joint	traditional dovetail
Back bracing	Sitka spruce	Pickguard	Turtle-shell 3071
Top purfling	Antique white Boltaron	Construction	standard, internal blocks in mahogany