A vintage-inspired masterpiece with superior craftsmanship.
The Martin Custom Shop Dreadnought VTS Adirondack Spruce-Mahogany guitar offers a combination of premium tonewoods and traditional craftsmanship for discerning players. The Adirondack spruce top, treated with Martin’s Vintage Tone System (VTS), delivers a powerful, clear tone with exceptional dynamic range. Paired with hand-selected mahogany back and sides, this guitar provides warmth, depth, and a midrange presence that balances beautifully with the bright Adirondack top. The use of vintage hide glue construction enhances the guitar's resonance, ensuring a sound that improves with age, reminiscent of vintage Martin D-18 models.
VTS Adirondack Spruce Top for Vintage Tone
The top of this Custom Shop dreadnought is made from premium Adirondack spruce, treated with the Vintage Tone System (VTS) to recreate the tonal properties of a well-aged guitar. This results in a sound that is both powerful and nuanced, with the clarity and projection needed for any musical setting. Combined with forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing, this top offers enhanced responsiveness and dynamic range.
Hand-Selected Mahogany for Warmth and Depth
The back and sides are crafted from premium mahogany, known for its warm, rich tone and midrange focus. Mahogany provides a balanced sound that complements the brightness of the Adirondack top, resulting in a guitar with a full, resonant voice. The combination of mahogany and Adirondack spruce ensures that this guitar delivers the tonal qualities of a vintage D-18 while offering modern playability and reliability.
Superior Playability and Vintage Aesthetic
This Custom Shop guitar features an ebony fretboard with select abalone inlays and an ebony bridge for enhanced tonal clarity and smooth playability. Outfitted with Waverly nickel tuners, known for their precision and stability, this guitar ensures that your tuning remains consistent throughout long performances. The use of hide glue construction, a nod to traditional guitar-building techniques, further enhances the resonance and longevity of this instrument, making it an heirloom-quality piece that will last for generations.