Martin Custom Shop 28 Style Dread Adirondack/Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood w/case 3056535

This Martin Custom Shop 28 Style Dreadnought is a Tone Shop–spec build that blends traditional 28-style structure with upgraded tonewoods and bracing. The Adirondack spruce top delivers strong headroom and dynamic response, while the wild grain East Indian rosewood back and sides add depth, overtone richness, and a more visually distinctive character than standard sets. The result is a powerful, open dreadnought voice with clear projection and complex harmonic content.

Forward-shifted GE-style scalloped bracing helps the top respond quickly and evenly, giving the guitar a lively feel under the pick. The GE Modified Low Oval neck with high-performance taper keeps the playability familiar and comfortable, making it easy to move between rhythm work and lead playing. Built with a gloss body and satin neck finish, this Custom Shop piece balances traditional design with practical, player-focused details.

Highlights

• Custom Shop build with Adirondack spruce top and wild grain East Indian rosewood
• Forward-shifted GE scalloped bracing for enhanced responsiveness
• Dreadnought body for strong projection and full tonal range
• GE Modified Low Oval neck with high-performance taper
• Tone Shop–spec configuration with upgraded wood selection

Specifications

Body

• Body Size: D-14 Fret Dreadnought
• Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Aging Toner
• Back & Sides Material: Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood
• Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
• Brace Shape: GE Scalloped (Hand-Shaped)
• Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Binding: Antique White
• Rosette: Style 28 Boltaron
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Diamonds and Squares Long (Abalone)
• Nut Width: 1 3/4"
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"

Hardware

• Bridge Material: Black Ebony
• Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Nut: Bone
• Tuners: Grover Nickel V97-18NA StaTite (18:1, Vintage Button)
• Bridge Pins: Bone with Faux Tortoise

Electronics

• Electronics: None

Miscellaneous

• Serial Number: 3056535
• Case: 5-Ply Hardshell
• Country of Origin: USA
• Other: Gloss body with satin neck finish
• Other: Custom Shop build for Tone Shop Guitars
• Other: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Medium strings from the factory

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

Tone Shop Guitars is the premier Martin dealer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area — and beyond. Our staff are players and enthusiasts who know these instruments inside and out, and we hand-inspect every guitar before it leaves our doors. When you buy a Martin from us, you're not just getting a great guitar — you're getting the expertise, the care, and the follow-through that a purchase like this deserves. Stop by any of our three DFW locations or shop online with confidence. We're here to help you find the right one.