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2013 Martin Custom Shop D-45 MADAGASCAR Rosewood ADIRONDACK Spruce | 1935 Sunburst Custom Order Dreadnought Guitar

Name: 2013 Martin Custom Shop D-45 MADAGASCAR Rosewood ADIRONDACK Spruce | 1935 Sunburst Custom Order Dreadnought Guitar
Brand: Martin
SKU: KC3249
Price: 10500.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$10,500.00 USD

~~$10,999.00 USD~~ $10,500.00 USD

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48 hour inspection period, buyer pays shipping both ways and must be returned in the same condition as sent, no exceptions. 5% restocking fee to cover costs.

Condition Ratings:

Condition Rating Descriptions:

Mint: blemish-free and not modified

Excellent: used instrument with minor cosmetic defects (light scratches, pick marks)

Very Good: used instrument with cosmetic defects (scratches, finish dings, buckle rash)

Good: used instrument in working order with significant cosmetic defects (scratches, dings, pick marks, buckle rash, binding cracks)

Fair: used instrument with imperfections that affect the function of the instrument

Poor: used instrument with imperfections that generally require repair

Non-Functioning: used instrument that does not work

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2013 Martin Custom Shop D-45 MADAGASCAR Rosewood ADIRONDACK Spruce 1935 Sunburst Custom Order Dreadnought Guitar!

Here is an amazing Martin Custom Shop D-45 style custom order (D-14 spec build), a highly optioned, premium-grade dreadnought that showcases some of the most desirable tonewoods and construction methods Martin was offering at the time.

This example features a truly exceptional wood package, most notably premium-grade Madagascar rosewood back and sides, paired with an Adirondack spruce top and full hide glue construction, which at the time represented a significant upcharge and a true vintage-correct build approach.

The bracing is also Adirondack spruce and scalloped, giving the guitar excellent responsiveness, headroom, and dynamic range. Tonally, this combination is known for producing a very open, powerful, and complex dreadnought voice with strong low-end presence and shimmering high-end clarity.

One of the standout visual and build features of this instrument is the extensive use of Madagascar rosewood appointments throughout the entire guitar, including:

Top binding
Back binding
Endpiece
Heel cap
Headplate
Headplate binding
Fingerboard binding

This level of matching wood usage makes the instrument extremely cohesive and visually striking, and it is something rarely seen today due to the increasing scarcity and cost of Madagascar rosewood.

Originally, this was an extremely high-end build, with a retail price at the time exceeding $18,400, and today a comparable build would likely be significantly more due to current material availability and sourcing limitations.

Neck & Feel

The neck has a comfortable low-profile shape, with:

Nut width: 1-11/16”
Width at 12th fret: 2 1/8”
String spacing: 2 1/8”
Fingerboard radius: 16”
Neck depth: 0.82” (1st fret) / 0.88” (12th fret)

It feels familiar and playable, with a modern comfort profile while still retaining a traditional dreadnought feel.

Hardware & Upgrades

This example is fitted with premium gold Waverly tuners, and it has been upgraded with a high-end Martin Custom Shop pebble-textured hardshell case, which alone represents a significant value addition.

It also features an undersaddle pickup system with endpin jack, making it stage-ready while preserving acoustic integrity.

Condition

Overall condition is very good, showing honest play wear consistent with a well-used high-end acoustic.

Notable wear includes:

Finish wear on both sides of the neck around the 2nd fret area
A few small finish marks on the back
Some light scratches on the treble side
A couple of small, well-done drop fills on the top (very hard to see)

Importantly, there is no significant buckle rash, and the guitar remains structurally very clean. The frets retain plenty of life remaining.

Playability & Sound

This is a powerful, full-bodied dreadnought with excellent projection and depth. The Adirondack/Madagascar combination delivers a rich, complex low end with strong articulation and shimmering overtones, while the scalloped bracing keeps it responsive and dynamic at all playing levels.

The action is currently set low and comfortable, making it an excellent player as well as a high-end custom instrument.

The Details

Condition: Very Good
Originality: Custom Shop Build (Factory Spec + Pickup Upgrade)
Top: Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides: Premium Madagascar Rosewood
Construction: Hide Glue / Scalloped Bracing
Neck Profile: Low Profile
Nut Width: 1-11/16”
Neck Depth: 0.82” / 0.88”
Radius: 16”
Tuners: Gold Waverly
Case: Martin Custom Shop Pebble Case (Upgraded)
Electronics: Undersaddle Pickup with Endpin Jack

Martin & Co. Custom Order Invoice

Order Information

Quote Date: 11/11/13
Retail Price: $18,413.85 ea.
Quote #: 2216524
Instrument: CUSTOM with CASE Case,5-Py,HS,D-14F,545E Cabernet
Quantity: 1
Body Size: D-14 Fret

Body Specifications

SPECIAL INSTRUCTION: HIDE GLUE COMPLETE (AUTHENTIC FEATURE)
LABEL: none
CONSTRUCTION: Standard; Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
TOP: Adirondack Spruce
TOP GRADE: 5-6
TOP BRACES: Adirondack/Scalloped 5/16''/Standard
PATTERN: DOM #1A
TOP BINDING: Madagascar Rosewood
TOP INLAY: .042'' B/M/B Fiber/.066'' Poly/.042'' B/M/B Fiber
TOP PEARL: Style 42 - .064'' Select Pearl
ADDITIONAL TOP INLAY: None
ROSETTE: Style 45 - Wood Fiber Inlays
PEARL INLAY: .064'' Select Abalone - 5 Piece
ADDITIONAL ROS. INLAY: Wood Fiber Inlays
PICKGUARD: Faux Tortoise 3071, Self-Ad, Pattern 20B (D45 w/ Fiber Inlays)
PEARL INLAY: None
BACK: Madagascar Rosewood (Premium)
BACK PANELS: 2 Pc.
PURFLING: Style 45
CENTER STRIP/LOC. STAMP: Sitka Spruce Standard (CF Martin & Co Nazareth PA Made in USA Btwn 1st/2nd Brace)
CAUTION STAMP: None
BACK BINDING: Madagascar Rosewood
BACK INLAY: .042'' B/M/B Fiber/.050'' Poly/.027'' B/M Fiber
BACK PEARL: Select
ADDITIONAL BACK INLAY: None
SIDES: Madagascar Rosewood (Premium)
SIDE INLAY: .042'' B/M/B Fiber/.050'' Poly/.027'' B/M Fiber
SIDE PEARL: Select Pearl
ADDITIONAL SIDE INLAY: None
ENDPIECE: Madagascar Rosewood - (45 Wedge)
ENDPIECE INLAY: .027'' B/M Fiber / .050'' Poly / .042'' B/M/B Fiber
ENDPIECE PEARL: Select Pearl
ADDITIONAL EP INLAY: None
BLOCK: Solid Genuine Mahogany
TAG/PLATE: None
REAR: D Mahogany
FRONT: D 14 Fret Adjustable Mahogany
Line 1: C. F. Martin Logo
Line 2: Custom Shop Logo
Line 3: Serial #

Neck & Fingerboard Specifications

NECK: Select Hardwood
NECK SHAPE: Low Profile
HEADSTOCK: Solid / 6 String / Diamond / Square Corners
BACK/HEAD STAMP: None
TRUSS ROD: 2-Way Adjustable 356mm
HEELCAP: Madagascar Rosewood
NUT: Bone
ON ANGLE/FLAT: Flat
HEADPLATE: Madagascar Rosewood
HEADPLATE DECAL: None
HEADPLATE BIND: Madagascar Rosewood (Mitered)
HEADPLATE INLAY: .027 B/M Fiber
HEADPLATE PEARL: C.F. Martin Block - Select
ADDITIONAL HP INLAY: None
TUNING MACHINES: Waverly Gold 4050 w/ Butterbean Knobs (Drill 11/32)
FINGERBOARD: Black Ebony
RADIUS: 16''
SCALE LENGTH: 25.340'' (25.4'')
WIDTH AT NUT: Unbound 1 11/16'', Bound 1 11/16''
WIDTH AT 12 FRET: Unbound 2'', Bound 2 1/8''
FRET WIRE: G300
FRETS CLEAR: 14
TOTAL FRETS: 20
FINGERBOARD BIND: Madagascar Rswd (Mitered)
FINGERBOARD INLAY: None
PEARL INLAY: Style 45 Hexagon-Select Abalone
ADDITIONAL FB INLAY: None
SIDE DOTS: White Boltaron®
SIDE DOT POSITION: One at 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, Two at 12th, One at 15th & 17th Frets

Finish, Hardware & Setup

FINISH TYPE: Full Gloss
FINISH BODY: Non-Catalyzed Gloss / Dark Filler
FINISH TOP: Non-Catalyzed Gloss / 1935 Sunburst
FINISH NECK: Non-Catalyzed Gloss / Dark Mahogany Stain / Dark Filler
BRIDGE: Black Ebony
STYLE: Standard Belly
PEARL INLAY: None
ADDITIONAL BR INLAY: None
STRING SPACING: 2 1/8''
SADDLE: 16'' Radius / Compensated / Bone
ELECTRONICS: None
STRAP BUTTON: None
STRINGS: LifeSpan MSP 7200 Medium Strings
BRIDGE PINS: White w/ Paua Pearl Dot
END PIN: White w/ Paua Pearl Dot

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