A Luthier’s Masterpiece in Koa
This isn’t just another guitar—it’s a declaration. Straight from the Martin Custom Shop, this ‘000’/OM is a breathtaking showcase of the luthier’s art, built from one of the most coveted tonewoods on the planet: **highly-flamed Koa**. The entire body, from the top to the back and sides, is a canvas of deep, holographic figuring that seems to move under the flawless Ambertone burst finish. It’s a guitar that quiets a room before you even play a note.
Golden Era Voice
Under the hood, this instrument is pure vintage Martin. It’s built with **Golden Era-style scalloped spruce bracing** and assembled with hide glue, allowing the top to breathe and resonate with incredible freedom. The result is a tone that is open, dynamically sensitive, and rich with complexity. Koa’s magic is its unique voice—it blends the woody midrange of mahogany with the crystalline sparkle of maple. It starts bright and articulate, but the more you play it, the more it opens up, blooming into a warm, overtone-rich sound that’s all your own.
Unmistakable Feel
The neck is where the guitar truly connects with the player, and this one feels like coming home. Carved from genuine mahogany into a **Modified V profile**, it offers the perfect handful—substantial enough for digging into chords but nimble enough for intricate single-note runs. The traditional dovetail neck joint ensures that every bit of string energy transfers directly into the body, creating sustain that just goes for days. From the classic slotted headstock with Grover Sta-Tite tuners to the silky black ebony fingerboard, every detail is crafted for a lifetime of playing.
















