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The Martin Custom Shop Custom D-14 in Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele is a distinctive acoustic guitar that unites the enduring character of Martin's iconic dreadnought design with the artistry and individuality of a custom-built instrument. Its D-14 fret body features a Sitka spruce top paired with striking Pommele Sapele back and sides, creating an elegant visual contrast and a tonal foundation prized for its clarity, warmth, and dynamic range. Quarter-inch Sitka spruce bracing supports the top, while the gloss body finish highlights the natural beauty and dramatic figuring of the tonewoods. White Boltaron binding, black and white top inlay, a Style 28 rosette, and intricate Style 28 purfling with 18-strip detailing along each side lend the instrument a refined, traditional appearance. A black pickguard featuring custom butterfly inlay introduces a personal decorative touch, complemented by matching butterfly details throughout the guitar.

The solid flamed Spanish cedar neck, crafted from 12/4 stock, features a comfortable Low Profile shape and a satin finish that encourages a smooth, natural playing experience. Its 25.9-inch scale length, 1 11/16-inch nut width, and 2 1/8-inch width at the twelfth fret provide familiar proportions for both chordal accompaniment and detailed melodic playing. A black ebony fingerboard with a 16-inch radius is framed by white Boltaron binding and adorned with custom butterfly inlays, while black Boltaron side dots offer understated visual contrast. The bone nut, adjustable truss rod, and white Boltaron heelcap complete a carefully considered neck assembly. At the headstock, a black ebony headplate with white Boltaron binding showcases a custom butterfly inlay, alongside the traditional C.F. Martin and Co. Nazareth, Pennsylvania stamp on the back, celebrating the company's heritage and the instrument's unmistakable Martin identity.

Every component reflects a thoughtful balance of traditional craftsmanship and practical performance. The black ebony bridge features a modern belly design with a drop-in saddle, a compensated bone saddle, and 2 1/8-inch string spacing to support accurate intonation and a comfortable picking platform. White bridge pins with black dots continue the guitar's coordinated aesthetic, while Grover chrome vintage-style tuning machines provide dependable tuning control. The white Boltaron back inlay, white Boltaron endpiece, and black and white endpiece inlay carry the decorative theme around the body, creating a cohesive presentation from every angle. Strung with Martin MSP7200 strings, this Custom Shop dreadnought is equipped to deliver a responsive playing experience, with the Sitka spruce top offering articulation and headroom while the Pommele Sapele body contributes its own distinctive tonal color and resonance.

Weighing just 4 lbs. 13 oz., the Martin Custom Shop Custom D-14 is an exceptional choice for the player who appreciates the familiar power and versatility of a dreadnought alongside the exclusivity of personalized detailing. Its combination of premium tonewoods, Spanish cedar neck, ebony appointments, butterfly inlays, and carefully matched Boltaron trim creates an instrument that feels both rooted in Martin tradition and unmistakably individual. The gloss-finished body and satin-finished neck provide a pleasing contrast in texture, while the thoughtful construction and high-quality hardware make it equally suited to intimate fingerstyle passages, expressive strumming, and full-bodied accompaniment. Supplied with a hardshell case, this custom Martin represents a compelling meeting of acoustic performance, fine materials, and enduring craftsmanship.

Other specifications include:

  • D-14 Fret Body Shape
  • Standard; Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint Construction
  • Sitka Spruce Top
  • Pommele Sapele Back and Sides
  • Sitka Spruce 1/4" Bracing
  • White Boltaron Binding
  • B/W/B Top Inlay
  • Style 28 Rosette
  • Black Pickguard
  • Custom Butterfly Pickguard Inlay
  • Style 28 w/ 18 Strip on Each Side Purfling
  • B/W/B Boltaron Back Inlay
  • White Boltaron Endpiece
  • B/W/B Endpiece Inlay
  • Solid Flamed Spanish Cedar 12/4 Neck
  • Low Profile Neck Shape
  • C.F. Martin and Co. Nazareth Pa. Stamp On Back of Head
  • Adjustable Truss Rod
  • White Boltaron Heelcap
  • Bone Nut
  • Black Ebony Headplate
  • White Boltaron Headplate Binding
  • Custom Butterfly Headplate Inlay
  • Grover Chrome Vintage Style Tuning Machines
  • Black Ebony Fingerboard
  • 16" Fingerboard Radius
  • 25.9" Scale Length
  • 1 11/16" Nut Width
  • 2 1/8" Width at 12th Fret
  • White Boltaron Fingerboard Binding
  • Custom Butterfly Fingerboard Inlay
  • Black Boltaron Side Dots
  • Gloss Body Finish
  • Satin Neck Finish
  • Black Ebony Bridge
  • Modern Belly w/ Drop In Saddle Bridge
  • 2 1/8" Bridge String Spacing
  • Compensated Bone Saddle
  • MSP7200 Strings
  • White w/ Black Dots Bridge Pins
  • Hardshell Case
  • 4 lbs 13 oz
  • #2111453

For more information about this Martin instrument, please contact us.

Manufacturer
Martin
Actual Weight
4.13
Series
Custom Shop
Body Style
Dreadnought
Model
Custom D-14
Color
Natural
Condition
Excellent
Strings
6
Pickup
No

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SKU: 2111453 CONSIGNMENT
Weight: 4 lbs 13 oz

2017 Martin Custom Shop Butterfly D-14 - Sitka Spruce & Pommele Sapele #2111453

$16,800.00
Condition:
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UPC:
729789541152
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The Martin Custom Shop Custom D-14 in Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele is a distinctive acoustic guitar that unites the enduring character of Martin's iconic dreadnought design with the artistry and individuality of a custom-built instrument. Its D-14 fret body features a Sitka spruce top paired with striking Pommele Sapele back and sides, creating an elegant visual contrast and a tonal foundation prized for its clarity, warmth, and dynamic range. Quarter-inch Sitka spruce bracing supports the top, while the gloss body finish highlights the natural beauty and dramatic figuring of the tonewoods. White Boltaron binding, black and white top inlay, a Style 28 rosette, and intricate Style 28 purfling with 18-strip detailing along each side lend the instrument a refined, traditional appearance. A black pickguard featuring custom butterfly inlay introduces a personal decorative touch, complemented by matching butterfly details throughout the guitar.

The solid flamed Spanish cedar neck, crafted from 12/4 stock, features a comfortable Low Profile shape and a satin finish that encourages a smooth, natural playing experience. Its 25.9-inch scale length, 1 11/16-inch nut width, and 2 1/8-inch width at the twelfth fret provide familiar proportions for both chordal accompaniment and detailed melodic playing. A black ebony fingerboard with a 16-inch radius is framed by white Boltaron binding and adorned with custom butterfly inlays, while black Boltaron side dots offer understated visual contrast. The bone nut, adjustable truss rod, and white Boltaron heelcap complete a carefully considered neck assembly. At the headstock, a black ebony headplate with white Boltaron binding showcases a custom butterfly inlay, alongside the traditional C.F. Martin and Co. Nazareth, Pennsylvania stamp on the back, celebrating the company's heritage and the instrument's unmistakable Martin identity.

Every component reflects a thoughtful balance of traditional craftsmanship and practical performance. The black ebony bridge features a modern belly design with a drop-in saddle, a compensated bone saddle, and 2 1/8-inch string spacing to support accurate intonation and a comfortable picking platform. White bridge pins with black dots continue the guitar's coordinated aesthetic, while Grover chrome vintage-style tuning machines provide dependable tuning control. The white Boltaron back inlay, white Boltaron endpiece, and black and white endpiece inlay carry the decorative theme around the body, creating a cohesive presentation from every angle. Strung with Martin MSP7200 strings, this Custom Shop dreadnought is equipped to deliver a responsive playing experience, with the Sitka spruce top offering articulation and headroom while the Pommele Sapele body contributes its own distinctive tonal color and resonance.

Weighing just 4 lbs. 13 oz., the Martin Custom Shop Custom D-14 is an exceptional choice for the player who appreciates the familiar power and versatility of a dreadnought alongside the exclusivity of personalized detailing. Its combination of premium tonewoods, Spanish cedar neck, ebony appointments, butterfly inlays, and carefully matched Boltaron trim creates an instrument that feels both rooted in Martin tradition and unmistakably individual. The gloss-finished body and satin-finished neck provide a pleasing contrast in texture, while the thoughtful construction and high-quality hardware make it equally suited to intimate fingerstyle passages, expressive strumming, and full-bodied accompaniment. Supplied with a hardshell case, this custom Martin represents a compelling meeting of acoustic performance, fine materials, and enduring craftsmanship.

Other specifications include:

  • D-14 Fret Body Shape
  • Standard; Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint Construction
  • Sitka Spruce Top
  • Pommele Sapele Back and Sides
  • Sitka Spruce 1/4" Bracing
  • White Boltaron Binding
  • B/W/B Top Inlay
  • Style 28 Rosette
  • Black Pickguard
  • Custom Butterfly Pickguard Inlay
  • Style 28 w/ 18 Strip on Each Side Purfling
  • B/W/B Boltaron Back Inlay
  • White Boltaron Endpiece
  • B/W/B Endpiece Inlay
  • Solid Flamed Spanish Cedar 12/4 Neck
  • Low Profile Neck Shape
  • C.F. Martin and Co. Nazareth Pa. Stamp On Back of Head
  • Adjustable Truss Rod
  • White Boltaron Heelcap
  • Bone Nut
  • Black Ebony Headplate
  • White Boltaron Headplate Binding
  • Custom Butterfly Headplate Inlay
  • Grover Chrome Vintage Style Tuning Machines
  • Black Ebony Fingerboard
  • 16" Fingerboard Radius
  • 25.9" Scale Length
  • 1 11/16" Nut Width
  • 2 1/8" Width at 12th Fret
  • White Boltaron Fingerboard Binding
  • Custom Butterfly Fingerboard Inlay
  • Black Boltaron Side Dots
  • Gloss Body Finish
  • Satin Neck Finish
  • Black Ebony Bridge
  • Modern Belly w/ Drop In Saddle Bridge
  • 2 1/8" Bridge String Spacing
  • Compensated Bone Saddle
  • MSP7200 Strings
  • White w/ Black Dots Bridge Pins
  • Hardshell Case
  • 4 lbs 13 oz
  • #2111453

For more information about this Martin instrument, please contact us.

Manufacturer
Martin
Actual Weight
4.13
Series
Custom Shop
Body Style
Dreadnought
Model
Custom D-14
Color
Natural
Condition
Excellent
Strings
6
Pickup
No

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Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar
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Martin Custom Shop Custom D14 Sitka Spruce and Pommele Sapele Acoustic Guitar

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