Martin CS-OM True North-16 Custom Shop Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

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Limited to just 50 guitars worldwide, this Custom Shop Orchestra model is built from koa, Adirondack spruce and ebony, and is inlaid with a compass design.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Adirondack spruce top Dynamic tone with a loud, clear sound
Koa back and sides Complex and resonant tone
Mahogany neck Great sustain, strength, and warm tone
Ebony fretboard Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood

Limited to only 50 instruments, this Orchestra model features an ebony fingerboard, bridge and headplate, a solid Adirondack spruce top and exceptionally figured Koa back and sides, which produces a beautiful, well-balanced tone. The back features a spectacular compass design inlaid with flamed jarrah, Claro walnut, waterfall bubinga and Paua pearl. The ebony headplate also has a True North design inlaid with mother of pearl.

2016 marks the 100th Anniversary of the iconic Martin Dreadnought and while this limited edition Custom Shop model is not a Dreadnought style, it demonstrates how a manufacturer with 183 years of tradition and premiere craftsmanship can continue to introduce innovative design elements while remaining authentic to our illustrious history.

Features:

- Ebony fingerboard, bridge, & headplate
- Adirondack spruce top
- Koa back and sides
- True North design inlay

- Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
- Body Size: 000-14 Fret
- Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Rosette: Single Ring - Bubinga & Paua Diamonds
- Top Bracing Pattern: Standard "X" Scalloped
- Top Braces: Solid Adirondack Spruce 1/4"
- Back Material: Solid Exceptional Figured Koa
- Back Purfling: none
- Side Material: Solid Exceptional Figured Koa
- Endpiece: Solid Black Ebony
- Endpiece Inlay: Black/Maple/Black Fiber
- Binding: Solid Black Ebony
- Top Inlay Style: Style 41 - Paua Pearl w/ Black/Maple/Black Fiber
- Side Inlay: Black/Maple/Black Fiber
- Back Inlay: True North Compass Design
- Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Profile w/ Performing Artist Taper
- Nut Material: Bone
- Headstock: Solid/Diamond/Square Taper
- Headplate: Solid Black Ebony/Koa w/ True North Inlay
- Heelcap: Solid Black Ebony w/ Black/Maple/Black Fiber
- Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-3/4"
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/8"
- Fingerboard Position Inlays: Concave Square Outline Design - Paua Pearl
- Fingerboard Bindings: Solid Black Ebony w/ Black/Maple/Black Fiber
- Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss
- Finish Top: Polished Gloss
- Finish Neck: Polished Gloss
- Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
- Bridge Style: Modern Belly w/ Drop-In Saddle
- Bridge String Spacing: 2-5/32"
- Saddle: 16" Radius/Compensated/Bone
- Tuning Machines: Gold Grand Tuners w/ Oval Flamed Koa Buttons
- Recommended Strings: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP7100)
- Bridge & End Pins: Bone w/ Paua Pearl Dots
- Pickguard: none
- Case: Geib Style - Custom Shop
- Electronics: none

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 610-759-2837

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