Martin Guitar Custom Shop 00 Koa
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Martin Guitar
Custom Shop 00 Koa
Product Info
Article Number:
616295
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
Custom Shop 00 Koa
Category:
0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$13,858.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Custom Shop 00 Koa is a beautifully crafted instrument with a refined, focused tone that will bloom beautifully over the years. It’s ideal for fingerstyle players and those seeking a smaller-bodied Martin with exceptional clarity and responsiveness. This is a statement piece for serious players who appreciate the nuances of high-end acoustic guitars.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar Custom Shop 00 Koa
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: Grand Concert 00
- Top: Solid flamed Koa
- Back and sides: Solid flamed Koa
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- 42 style snowflake fingerboard inlays
- Binding: Flamed maple
- Fingerboard radius: 406 mm (16")
- Scale: 632 mm (24.9")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Bone nut
- 19 frets
- Bridge material: Black ebony
- Saddle: compensated bone
- Grover Gold H97-18GA Sta-Tite Side Mount machine heads with 18: 1 gear ratio
- Colour: Natural
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid flamed koa top delivers a focused, articulate, and warm tonal response.
- • Ebony fingerboard and 16” radius offer exceptional playability and comfortable feel.
- • Grover Sta-Tite tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability and vintage aesthetics.
- • Custom Shop construction guarantees meticulous attention to detail and premium build quality.
CONS
- • Koa’s tonal complexity develops over time, initial sound may seem slightly reserved.
- • The 00 size, while comfortable, offers less projection compared to larger body styles.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for most players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid flamed Koa
Back & Sides
Solid flamed Koa
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
632 mm (24.9")
Frets
19
Electronics
None (Acoustic)
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Custom Shop build allows for more refined bracing and wood selection, resulting in a more complex and nuanced tone with greater dynamic range compared to a production model.
The 42-style snowflake inlays are a Custom Shop option, and this particular instrument was specified with that aesthetic, making it a unique visual element.
Ebony is relatively stable, but like all instruments, it's crucial to maintain consistent humidity levels (around 45-55%) to prevent cracking or movement.
