The Best of Both Worlds: Classic Tone, Exotic Beauty
This Martin Custom Shop D-14 is a masterclass in tone, blending the iconic power of an HD-28 with the stunning, unique figuring of Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood. It’s a player’s dream and a collector’s prize rolled into one. The heart of this dreadnought is its Adirondack spruce top—the holy grail of top woods, known for its incredible headroom, clarity, and power. Paired with the lush, overtone-rich Wild Grain Rosewood back and sides, you get a sound that’s both massive and articulate. It’s got that classic Martin boom, but with a detail and complexity that’s pure Custom Shop.
Golden Era Power Plant
Under the hood, this D-14 is built for performance. It features Martin’s Golden Era-style, forward-shifted X-bracing, all hand-shaped for maximum resonance. This bracing pattern is legendary for a reason—it unleashes the top’s full vibrational potential, resulting in a guitar that’s incredibly responsive to your attack. Whether you’re a heavy-handed flatpicker digging in on bluegrass runs or a singer-songwriter who needs a dynamic cannon for open chords, this guitar delivers with punch, warmth, and seemingly endless sustain.
Effortless Playability
Martin didn’t just focus on the tone; the feel is dialed in for pure comfort. The select mahogany neck is carved into the player-favorite Modified Low Oval profile with a High Performance Taper. It’s a modern feel that’s substantial enough to grab onto but sleek enough for fast fretwork. Combined with the shorter 24.9” scale length, which slightly reduces string tension, this guitar is an absolute joy to play for hours on end. From the first fret to the last, it just feels right.
