Martin Guitar Custom Shop D Ambertone 1933
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Martin Guitar
Custom Shop D Ambertone 1933
Product Info
Article Number:
616272
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
Custom Shop D Ambertone 1933
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$10,448.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a serious instrument, folks. The combination of Adirondack and Guatemalan rosewood delivers a powerful, resonant tone with remarkable projection and sustain. It's a Custom Shop Martin, so the build quality is exceptional – this is a guitar you’ll be playing and enjoying for decades, perfect for the seasoned player seeking a top-tier dreadnought with vintage character.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar Custom Shop D Ambertone 1933
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: Solid Adirondack spruce
- Back and sides: Solid Guatemala rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard radius: 406 mm (16")
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Bone nut
- 20 frets
- Faux tortoise pickguard
- Bridge material: Black ebony
- Saddle: compensated bone
- Grover Nickel V97-18NA StaTite machine heads with 18: 1 gear ratio and vintage buttons
- Colour: Ambertone 1933
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Adirondack top delivers exceptional headroom and clarity across the spectrum.
- • Guatemalan rosewood provides rich overtones and a warm, powerful low end.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and precise intonation.
- • Custom Shop build quality ensures impeccable craftsmanship and exceptional longevity.
CONS
- • The 1 11/16” nut width may feel narrow for players accustomed to wider necks.
- • The Ambertone finish, while beautiful, might be too visually striking for some.
- • Dreadnought size can be cumbersome for smaller players or travel.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Guatemala Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs (based on similar D models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ambertone finish is thinner than a standard gloss, potentially allowing for slightly more vibration and resonance, though the difference is subtle and largely aesthetic.
The 16” radius provides a vintage feel; it's flatter and might require a slight adjustment for players used to more sculpted fingerboards, but it contributes to the instrument’s classic tone.
Absolutely; the StaTite design locks the strings in place, minimizing tuning drift and providing a more consistent playing experience, particularly beneficial for extended playing sessions.
