Martin (1988) Custom Shop Jumbo M-14 10th Anniversary Deluxe 45 Style Acoustic Guitar - Natural, w/HSC

Ultra rare 1988 Martin Custom Shop build featuring Brazilian rosewood back & sides, Jumbo M/0000-14 body, and full 45 style abalone appointments. This unique Martin out of their custom shop is an extremely rare limited edition model that celebrates their 10 year anniversary of their custom shop that opened in 1979. This model was built in the Nazareth, PA factory on November 1st of 1988 to celebrate this occasion.

Featuring a J style body (OM Orchestra with a larger lower bout), AAAA Englemann Spruce top, and 45 style trims & appointments including an abalone pickguard, binding, rosette, headstock, and snowflake inlays in the bridge, fretboard, and back of the guitar.

This guitar is one of the last rare examples of Brazilian rosewood from Martin's private stock, designed on the 2-piece back, sides, headcap, and bridge. This guitar is a rare beauty with an impeccable sound and a fitted fiberglass hardshell case included. 

Excellent condition with no damage, scratches, or wear beyond normal use - practically untouched for a model from 1988. There is some light finish wear on the headstock, and on a few select points of the binding. Please inspect all photos and do not hesitate to ask us any questions!

Features:

• J Style Body with 45 Style Premium Features & Inlays
  
• AAAA Englemann Spruce Top
• Exclusive Custom Shop 10th Anniversary Model w/CF Martin Signature
• One of the last rare examples of Brazilian Rosewood from Martin's Private Stock
• Includes a Fitted Fiberglass Case

Specifications:

General

• Year: 1988
• Builder: C.F. Martin & Co. Custom Shop
• Model: Custom
• Body Size: Jumbo M-14 (M/0000 hybrid)
• Serial Number: 483260

Top

• Wood: Englemann Spruce
• Grade: AAAA
• Bracing Pattern: M pattern
• Bracing: Scalloped
• Tone Bars: 5/16"
• Rosette: D-45 style

Back & Sides

• Back Wood: Brazilian Rosewood
• Sides Wood: Brazilian Rosewood
• Back Construction: 2-piece
• Backstrip: Style 45
• Caution Stamp: Medium/light gauge strings recommended

Binding & Inlay

• Binding Material: Tortoise
• Binding Style: D-45
• Top Trim: Abalone (Style 45)
• Endpiece: Tortoise
• Endpiece Inlay: Yes
• Inlay Style: D-45

Neck & Headstock

• Neck Shape: Low Profile
• Truss Rod: Adjustable
• Headstock Style: Solid
• Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
• Headplate Inlay: Abalone with B/W binding
• Headstock Inlay: Custom Torch
• Heelcap: Tortoise
• Custom Inlay Note: Six-point snowflake 

Fingerboard & Frets

• Fingerboard Wood: Ebony
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Frets Clear: 14
• Total Frets: 20
• Nut Width: 1 3/4"
• Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4"
• Fingerboard Inlays: Style 45 snowflake pattern (Abalone)
• Fingerboard Binding: Bound

Finish

• Body Finish: Polished gloss
• Top Finish: Clear
• Neck Finish: Polished
• Notes: Natural neck (no stain), dark filler

Bridge

• Material: Ebony
• Style: Belly bridge
• String Spacing: 2 1/4"
• Custom Detail: Abalone six-point snowflake inlays on bridge ends

Hardware & Appointments

• Tuning Machines: Gold (M-6) with large ebony buttons
• Bridge Pins: Ebony with abalone dots
• Pickguard: Tortoise, OM-style with floral abalone inlay (lacquered)
• Strings (Original Spec): Martin M-1200