Description
The Martin Custom Shop 0-28 Adirondack is proof that exceptional tone doesn't require a large body. Created in response to players seeking a premium 0-size instrument, this Custom Shop model combines heirloom-quality craftsmanship with some of Martin's most sought-after tonewoods. The compact 0-14 Fret body offers remarkable balance and focus, making it an outstanding choice for fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, and anyone who appreciates a responsive acoustic that rewards a nuanced touch. While intimate in size, its voice is anything but small, delivering warmth, clarity, and surprising depth from every note.
At its heart is a solid Adirondack spruce top finished in a beautiful Vintage Gloss with an aging toner that captures the appearance of a well-preserved vintage Martin. Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides add rich overtones, warm bass response, and exceptional sustain, while hand-shaped Golden Era scalloped Adirondack X-bracing allows the top to move freely for outstanding dynamic range and vintage-inspired responsiveness. The result is a guitar that feels lively under the lightest touch while maintaining the headroom to handle more assertive playing.
A genuine mahogany neck carved to Martin's GE Modified Low Oval profile offers effortless comfort, paired with a smooth ebony fingerboard that enhances both precision and durability. The short 24.9-inch scale creates a relaxed playing feel with lower string tension, making bends, vibrato, and intricate fingerstyle passages feel natural and expressive. Nickel open-gear tuners provide dependable tuning stability, while the ebony bridge and bone saddle maximize resonance and note definition.
Classic Style 28 appointments give this Custom Shop instrument timeless elegance. Grained ivoroid binding, bold herringbone top trim, a faux tortoise pickguard, and traditional diamond and square long fingerboard inlays celebrate Martin's rich heritage without overshadowing the natural beauty of the premium tonewoods. Every detail reflects the meticulous attention expected from Martin's Custom Shop, resulting in an instrument that is equally rewarding to play and admire.
The Martin Custom Shop 0-28 Adirondack offers boutique-level craftsmanship in one of Martin's most comfortable and inspiring body sizes. With its responsive Adirondack top, premium rosewood construction, and unmistakable Style 28 aesthetics, this guitar delivers a refined acoustic experience that will continue to mature beautifully for generations. Cream City Music is proud to offer this exceptional Custom Shop model to players seeking uncompromising Martin tone in a truly timeless package.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Solid Adirondack Spruce Top, Solid East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
- Body Shape: 0-14 Fret
- Finish: Vintage Gloss
- Color: Natural with Aging Toner Top
- Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: N/A
- Scale Length: 24.9"
- Nut Width: 1.75"
- Nut Material: Bone
- Number of Frets: 20
- Inlays: Diamond & Square Long
- Bracing: GE-Scalloped Hand Shaped X-Bracing
- Tuners: Nickel Open Gear
- Bridge: Ebony
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Electronics: None
- Case Included: Hardshell Case
Sku: 028CS2026
