Description
The Martin Custom Shop Adirondack Spruce-Cocobolo 12-Fret Concert acoustic guitar is a stunning example of boutique craftsmanship and tonal excellence. Designed for players seeking a sophisticated instrument with a compact yet powerful voice, this model pairs an Adirondack spruce top with cocobolo back and sides. Adirondack spruce is renowned for its dynamic response and exceptional headroom, while cocobolo brings a rich, sparkling tone with a pronounced low end and crisp trebles. The 12-fret concert body enhances warmth and resonance, making it ideal for fingerstyle players who value clarity and balance. A modified low oval neck with a high-performance taper ensures comfortable playability, while the elegant diamonds and squares fingerboard inlays add a touch of vintage-inspired refinement. Finished with a gloss body and satin neck, this guitar delivers the perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality, all housed in a premium hardshell case.
Martin Custom Acoustic Guitar With Adirondack Spruce and Cocobolo for Balanced Tone
This instrument´s premium tonewood pairing of Adirondack spruce and cocobolo creates a rich and balanced tonal profile with exceptional clarity. Adirondack spruce, often regarded as the pinnacle of soundboard materials, offers a wide dynamic range and responds beautifully to both light fingerpicking and aggressive strumming. Cocobolo, a highly sought-after hardwood, adds complex overtones, a robust low end, and shimmering highs, making it an excellent complement to the spruce top. Together, these woods produce a voice that´s articulate and full-bodied, perfect for nuanced playing styles. The result is an acoustic guitar capable of delivering a dynamic and responsive performance in any setting.
Acoustic Guitar With Scalloped Bracing for Maximum Resonance
The Adirondack spruce top is supported by scalloped bracing, carefully shaped to enhance the instrument´s tonal projection and sustain. Scalloped bracing reduces weight without compromising structural integrity, allowing the top to vibrate more freely. This results in greater volume and a livelier response, making the guitar highly expressive and resonant. Additionally, the standard bracing pattern ensures a balanced tonal profile across all registers, from deep, resonant bass notes to clear, sparkling trebles. This construction detail ensures that the guitar delivers a dynamic yet controlled sound, ideal for both solo performances and ensemble playing.
Martin Modified Low Oval Neck for Effortless Playability
This model features a genuine mahogany neck with a modified low oval profile and high-performance taper, designed for effortless playability. The smooth satin finish enhances comfort, while the shorter 24.9" scale length reduces string tension for a softer, more responsive feel. This neck profile is ideal for fingerstyle players and those who prefer a more compact and ergonomic design. Combined with the ebony fingerboard and 1-3/4" nut width, this guitar provides precise string spacing and a comfortable fretting experience, even during extended playing sessions. This design prioritizes player comfort without sacrificing tonal integrity or responsiveness.
Elegant Aesthetics and Premium Components
The Martin Custom Shop Adirondack Spruce-Cocobolo 12-Fret Concert acoustic guitar exudes understated elegance, featuring antique white binding, a Style 28 rosette, and gloss-finished cocobolo back and sides. The ebony fingerboard and bridge provide a sleek, polished look while contributing to the guitar´s tonal clarity and sustain. Grover nickel vintage button tuners ensure reliable tuning stability and add a touch of classic charm to the instrument´s aesthetic. With its refined details and meticulous craftsmanship, this guitar is as visually stunning as it is sonically impressive. Its robust construction ensures it will remain a cherished instrument for years to come.
A Compact Martin Guitar With a Resonant Voice
The Martin Custom Shop Adirondack Spruce-Cocobolo 12-Fret Concert acoustic guitar is the perfect choice for players who value a compact, resonant instrument with exceptional tonal clarity. Its shorter scale length and 12-fret design make it comfortable for extended sessions, while the Adirondack spruce and cocobolo pairing ensures a dynamic and balanced tone. Whether you´re a fingerstyle player or a light strummer, this guitar delivers a nuanced sound with striking visual appeal. Discover the perfect blend of craftsmanship and performance with this premium Martin Custom Shop model.
Features
- Adirondack Spruce top offers exceptional clarity and dynamic range
- Cocobolo back and sides deliver rich overtones and bold projection
- Scalloped Adirondack bracing enhances resonance and tonal response
- Modified Low Oval neck ensures comfortable playability for all hand sizes
- Ebony fingerboard provides smooth fretting and long-lasting durability
- Diamonds and Square Long inlays add classic and elegant visual appeal
- Grover Nickel Vintage tuners ensure precise and stable tuning
- Gloss body and satin neck finish deliver premium aesthetics and feel
- 12C0096 hardshell case protects your guitar during travel and storage
- High Performance neck taper allows effortless playability across the fretboard
Specs
Body- Body size: 0 - 14 fret
- Top wood: Adirondack spruce
- Back and sides: Cocobolo
- Bracing: Scalloped Adirondack spruce
- Binding: Antique white
- Rosette style: Style 28
- Finish: Gloss body
Neck- Neck wood: Genuine mahogany
- Neck profile: Modified low oval
- Neck taper: High performance taper
- Scale length: 24.9"
- Fingerboard material: Ebony
- Fingerboard inlays: Diamonds and square long
- Nut width: 1-3/4"
- Finish: Satin neck
Hardware- Tuning machines: Grover nickel vintage button
- Bridge material: Ebony
- Bridge style: Modern straight line
- Recommended strings: Lifespan 2.0 MA540T
Other- Electronics: None
- Orientation: Right handed
- Case: 12C0096 hardshell






