The Best of Both Worlds: A Custom Shop Martin Masterpiece
Meet the Martin Custom Shop M/0000—a guitar that blends power and comfort in a way few instruments can. Hand-built with a stunning combination of Guatemalan Rosewood and Italian Alpine Spruce, this guitar is a tonal masterpiece. It’s got the soul of a vintage instrument with the precision of modern craftsmanship. From the first strum, you’ll feel the resonance bloom against your chest—a rich, complex voice with piano-like clarity and a low end that’s deep but never muddy. This isn’t just a guitar; it’s a lifetime musical partner.
The Tonewood Dream Team
Real talk—this wood combination is something special. The back and sides are Guatemalan Rosewood, a dense, richly-figured tonewood often compared to the legendary Brazilian Rosewood. It delivers that sought-after low-end depth and sparkling, complex overtones that make every note feel three-dimensional. Paired with a premium Italian Alpine Spruce top—prized for its stiffness, lightness, and incredible responsiveness—the result is a guitar with massive dynamic range. Fingerpick with a light touch and it whispers with glassy detail. Dig in with a pick, and it roars to life with headroom for days, never losing its composure.
Grand Auditorium: Power Meets Comfort
The M/0000, or Grand Auditorium, body shape is Martin’s secret weapon for versatility. It boasts the same wide lower bout as a Jumbo, giving it serious projection and room-filling volume. But here’s the kicker—it has the shallower body depth of a smaller 000 model. This genius design gives you a powerful, balanced voice across all six strings without the unwieldy size of a Dreadnought. It’s the perfect fit for the stage, the studio, or your couch.
Unmistakable Custom Shop Feel
This guitar plays as beautifully as it sounds. The GE Modified Low Oval neck profile is a player-favorite, offering a comfortable, vintage-inspired feel that’s substantial enough to grab onto but never gets in the way. The satin neck finish is buttery smooth, ensuring effortless movement up and down the black ebony fingerboard. Every detail, from the Style 45 Abalone inlays to the bone nut and bridge pins, is executed with the flawless precision you expect from the Martin Custom Shop.
