Martin Guitar Custom Shop 000 Black Walnut
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Martin Guitar
Custom Shop 000 Black Walnut
Product Info
Article Number:
616334
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
Custom Shop 000 Black Walnut
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,728.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Custom Shop 000 Black Walnut is a serious player's instrument. The black walnut delivers a refined, almost vocal quality, while the spruce top provides plenty of headroom for strumming or fingerpicking. It’s ideal for discerning musicians seeking a unique voice and exceptional craftsmanship – particularly those who appreciate a slightly smaller body size and a comfortable, vintage-inspired feel.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar Custom Shop 000 Black Walnut
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: Auditorium (000)
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Solid black walnut
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Old Style 18 fingerboard inlays
- Flamed maple binding
- Fingerboard radius: 406 mm (16")
- Scale length: 630 mm (24.8")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Bone nut
- 20 frets
- Faux tortoise pickguard
- Black ebony bridge with compensated bone saddle
- Grover nickel V97-18NA StaTite machine heads with 18: 1 gear ratio and vintage buttons
- Colour: Natural
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Black walnut back/sides deliver a uniquely warm, complex tonal palette.
- • Solid spruce top provides excellent projection and responsiveness across the spectrum.
- • Ebony fingerboard and 16” radius offer smooth playability and comfortable action.
- • Custom Shop construction ensures meticulous attention to detail and superior build quality.
CONS
- • Black walnut can be less common, potentially impacting resale value.
- • The 1.75” nut width may feel narrow for players accustomed to wider necks.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Black Walnut
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
630 mm (24.8")
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Black walnut offers a warmer, more controlled tone than mahogany, with a slightly less overt bass response than rosewood. It’s a nuanced wood that rewards attentive playing.
It's primarily aesthetic, but the slightly thinner finish often applied to Custom Shop inlays can contribute to a marginally more direct connection with the wood, potentially affecting feel subtly.
Custom Shop Martins are built to a significantly higher standard, with more stringent quality control and individualized attention. Expect a level of consistency and detail that surpasses standard models.
