Martin Custom Shop 012F Acoustic Guitar - Adirondack Spruce | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Martin Custom Shop 012F 28 Style represents a rare and exceptional instrument, featuring a premium Adirondack spruce top paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides. This professional-grade acoustic guitar delivers extraordinary tonal complexity and vintage character with unique slotted headstock design, making it ideal for fingerstyle players and collectors seeking a distinctive, museum-quality instrument. Hand-crafted in Martin's USA Custom Shop in 2025, this one-of-a-kind guitar showcases rare tonewoods and specialized appointments that set it apart from standard production models.
Product Overview
The 012F features a 12-fret grand concert body constructed with a premium Adirondack spruce top that provides exceptional dynamic range and harmonic richness. The East Indian rosewood back and sides contribute to complex overtones with profound bass depth and crystalline treble response. The antiqued toner top color enhances the vintage aesthetic while allowing the natural beauty of the legendary Adirondack spruce to shine through, creating a guitar that looks and sounds like a treasured pre-war instrument.
The slotted headstock and modified V-neck profile deliver authentic vintage playability, with the 12-fret neck joint positioning the bridge in the optimal location on the soundboard for maximum resonance. The straight-line bridge design, inspired by classic Martin guitars from the golden era, contributes to superior string energy transfer and tonal clarity. This Idaho Falls guitar shop exclusive showcases Martin's ability to recreate historical designs using the finest available materials and modern precision craftsmanship.
Built in Martin's prestigious USA Custom Shop, this 2025 model incorporates authentic Style 28 appointments with custom specifications that make it truly special. Adirondack spruce, also known as red spruce, was the top wood of choice for pre-war Martin guitars and is prized for its stiffness-to-weight ratio, producing powerful volume with quick response. While this instrument comes without electronics, they can be installed by yourself or by a professional technician should you desire amplified performance capabilities.
Ideal For
- Fingerstyle guitarists seeking the rich, complex tone of vintage-spec Martin guitars
- Collectors of rare Custom Shop instruments with premium Adirondack spruce tops
- Blues and folk players who appreciate authentic pre-war design and appointments
- Recording artists demanding exceptional tonal depth and harmonic complexity
- Players seeking a unique 12-fret grand concert guitar with slotted headstock character
Key Features
Adirondack Spruce Top
The premium Adirondack spruce top delivers the legendary tone that made pre-war Martin guitars the most coveted acoustic instruments in the world. This rare tonewood provides exceptional stiffness and light weight, resulting in powerful projection, quick response, and complex harmonic overtones that develop and improve with playing time.
12-Fret Grand Concert Body Design
The 12-fret body design positions the bridge in the optimal location on the soundboard, maximizing resonance and producing the warm, focused tone that defines vintage Martin guitars. The grand concert size offers comfortable playability with surprising volume and depth, making it perfect for fingerstyle work and intimate performances.
Slotted Headstock with Modified V-Neck
The slotted headstock provides improved string angle over the nut for enhanced sustain and tuning stability while adding authentic vintage character. The modified V-neck profile recreates the feel of classic Martin guitars, offering comfortable hand positioning for extended playing sessions while honoring traditional lutherie.
East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
Select East Indian rosewood back and sides paired with Adirondack spruce create the quintessential Martin tone with rich bass fundamentals, sparkling trebles, and the complex midrange that professional players cherish. This premium tonewood combination delivers exceptional sustain and harmonic complexity for both solo and ensemble playing.
Straight-Line Bridge and Vintage Appointments
The straight-line bridge design and Style 28 appointments pay homage to Martin's golden era of guitar making. Combined with the antiqued toner top color, these custom specifications create a guitar that captures the aesthetic and tonal character of pre-war instruments while benefiting from modern precision construction. Serial number 2991297 documents this unique 2025 Custom Shop creation.
What's Included
- Martin Custom Shop 012F 28 Style Acoustic Guitar
- Martin hardshell case for superior protection
- Martin Custom Shop limited warranty
- Certificate of authenticity and custom specifications
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | 12-fret Grand Concert (0-size) |
| Top | Adirondack Spruce with antiqued toner |
| Back & Sides | East Indian Rosewood |
| Neck | Modified V-profile, Mahogany |
| Headstock | Slotted headstock design |
| Fretboard | Ebony (Style 28 standard) |
| Scale Length | 24.9 inches |
| Body Depth | 4-1/8 inches |
| Nut Width | 1-3/4 inches (12-fret standard) |
| Bridge | Straight-line bridge design |
| Finish | Antiqued toner top color |
| Electronics | None (can be installed) |
| Case | Martin hardshell case included |
| Made In | USA - Martin Custom Shop |
| Year | 2025 |
| Serial Number | 2991297 |
Get Your Hands on This Acoustic Guitar Today
Experience the extraordinary tone and vintage character of this special Martin Custom Shop 012F at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. This unique instrument represents a rare opportunity to own a museum-quality guitar with premium Adirondack spruce and custom vintage-inspired appointments. Contact us today to schedule a private playing session or visit our showroom to discover why Adirondack spruce remains the gold standard for discerning acoustic guitar players and collectors.
