Custom Shop Grand Performance With Sweet, Focused Power
This Martin Custom Shop Grand Performance is what happens when you pair Italian Alpine spruce with Pacific Big Leaf flamed maple and let the Custom Shop crew go to town. It is light in the hands, huge in the room, and has that sweet, focused voice that makes every note feel intentional.
At 4.8 lbs it feels almost effortless on a strap, yet it still pushes air like a full size workhorse. Real talk, if you live in the world of modern acoustic music where clarity, balance, and nuance matter more than raw boom, this GP hits that sweet spot.
Italian Alpine Spruce Top With Ambertone 1933 Glow
The Italian Alpine spruce top is the heart of this guitar. It is punchy and articulate, with a sweetness on top that keeps things glassy instead of harsh. Fingerstyle lines stay defined, big open chords stay clear, and there is plenty of headroom when you dig in.
The Ambertone 1933 finish gives it that classic, almost vintage vibe without feeling like a museum piece. Under stage lights or in a dim studio, the top has a warm glow that matches the warmth in the tone.
Pacific Big Leaf Flamed Maple Back And Sides
Pacific Big Leaf flamed maple on the back and sides brings a very specific kind of magic. You get tight, controlled low end, a fast and immediate response, and a focused midrange that lets every note speak. No mud, no wool, just clean definition.
Visually, the flame figuring is the kind of thing you catch yourself staring at between takes. Sonically, the maple gives you that quick, percussive attack and long, clear sustain that records beautifully and cuts through a mix without ever getting in the way of vocals.
Effortless Feel From The Modified Low Oval Neck
The mahogany neck with the Modified Low Oval profile and PA taper feels fast and familiar right away. It fills your hand just enough so you feel connected to the guitar, but it never feels like you are fighting it on long sessions.
Pair that with the black ebony fingerboard and you get a slick, smooth playing surface that makes slides, hammer ons, and intricate chord shapes feel almost automatic. It is the kind of neck that disappears under your hands and just lets you play.
Pure Acoustic Voice, No Electronics Onboard
This one was intentionally ordered without electronics to keep the acoustic voice as pure as it gets. No preamp in the side, no extra holes in the body, just wood, air, and strings doing what they are supposed to do.
If you need to plug in later, a good tech can install the pickup system of your choice. Until then, you are getting the most direct, uncompromised version of what this spruce and maple combo can do.
Custom Shop Build Quality With Case Included
Being a Martin Custom Shop build, the little stuff is handled. Clean joinery, precise fretwork, a properly cut bone nut, and hardware that feels solid and dependable. It feels like a lifer guitar, not a stop along the way.
It ships in a deluxe hardshell case, so this GP is ready to travel, gig, or live in the studio from day one. Here is the lowdown: if you have been chasing a high end Martin that leans modern, focused, and incredibly playable, this GP should be on your short list.
Questions about this guitar? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to someone on the Moore Guitars team. Real players, real conversation, no scripts.
