{"product_id":"custom-shop-00-41-koa-2734687","title":"Martin Custom Shop 00-41 Koa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith the finest tone woods available and some of the most skilled luthiers in the business, there's no question the Martin Custom Shop builds some of the most impressive acoustic guitars you are likely to find. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoa is a hardwood that grows only in Hawaii, and it is prized for its rarity and beauty. In the instrument world, Koa lends clarity like rosewood, midrange like mahogany, and top end like maple. In 1916—in response to the rising popularity of Hawaiian music—C.F. Martin began experimenting with Koa as a tonewood. Though rare (and usually expensive), Koa Martins are special guitars with character, vibe, and nuanced tone unlike the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Custom Shop Martin starts with a 12-fret 00 body, an Italian Spruce top, and book-matched Highly Flamed Koa back and sides. The tonewoods are incredibly beautiful on their own, but since Koa is rare and special, we ordered this one a Style-41 Abalone top border, Style-45 Abalone rosette, Style-45 snowflake fingerboard inlays, and \"C.F. Martin\" vertical inlay on a Figured Koa headplate. Make no mistake—this 00-41 is absolutely stunning, but it has the tone to back it up. In your hands, its 00 body is comfortable and manageable, and it plays like a dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Custom Shop 00-41 produces a pretty sound that is nicely-balanced across the register. It has clarity like a rosewood guitar with more midrange. Everything it does sounds rich and full, but it has a straightforward, direct character that sets it apart from other tonewoods. A natural choice for fingerpicking, this Custom Shop 00-41 sounds equally as refined with a pick. In many ways, this 12-fret guitar demonstrates the high-level workmanship, precision, and attention to detail you'll find from the Martin Custom Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/DZ0hBfkZOxQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: 12-Fret 00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: Italian Alpine Spruce Premium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Highly Flamed Koa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing: Sitka Spruce, Scalloped, 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 24.9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Border: Style-41 Abalone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette: Style-45 Abalone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding Material: Antique White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge\/End Pins: While w\/ Paua inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Material: Black Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Style: Modern Belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Material: Black Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Inlay: Style-45 Snowflake (Long) w\/ Select Abalone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: 1-3\/4\" x 2-1\/8\" x 2-5\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdhesive: Modern Adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadstock: Slotted w\/ Square Slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadplate: Highly Flamed Koa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Inlay: CFM Vertical Block (reduced size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: Modified Low Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish Package: Gloss Body w. Satin Neck and Polished Headplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Color: Aging Toner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838751138111,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G18170476","price":4299.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/2023MartinCustomShop00-41Koa_2734687_-Detail18.jpg?v=1782094593","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/custom-shop-00-41-koa-2734687","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}