Martin Custom Shop D14F Acoustic Guitar - Sitka Spruce | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Martin Custom Shop D14F 35 Style represents the perfect marriage of traditional dreadnought power and modern craftsmanship, featuring a bearclaw Sitka spruce top paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides. This professional-grade acoustic guitar delivers commanding volume and rich harmonic complexity with vintage-inspired appointments, making it ideal for flatpicking enthusiasts and performing musicians who demand projection and tonal depth. Hand-crafted in Martin's USA Custom Shop in 2025, this limited-production instrument showcases exceptional materials and meticulous attention to detail.
Product Overview
The D14F features a 14-fret dreadnought body constructed with a premium bearclaw Sitka spruce top that provides powerful projection and dynamic responsiveness across all playing styles. The three-piece East Indian rosewood back and sides contribute to a rich bass response with sparkling treble clarity, creating the signature Martin dreadnought voice that has defined acoustic guitar tone for generations. The stunning 1935 Sunburst finish adds vintage character while highlighting the natural beauty of the figured spruce top.
The neck profile and fretboard deliver exceptional playability for both rhythm and lead work, whether you're driving bluegrass flatpicking runs or fingerpicking intricate melodies. The full-sized dreadnought body produces the volume and projection needed for stage performances while maintaining excellent balance and note definition. This Idaho Falls guitar shop exclusive showcases Martin's commitment to using premium tonewoods and traditional construction methods.
Built in Martin's prestigious USA Custom Shop, this 2025 model incorporates classic Style 35 appointments with modern enhancements. The bearclaw figure in the Sitka spruce top provides visual appeal while contributing to enhanced tonal complexity and harmonic richness. While this instrument comes without electronics, they can be installed by yourself or by a professional technician to suit your amplified performance needs.
Ideal For
- Bluegrass and country flatpickers seeking powerful projection and crisp note definition
- Singer-songwriters who need a versatile dreadnought for stage and studio work
- Collectors of premium Martin Custom Shop guitars with distinctive figured tonewoods
- Acoustic performers demanding professional-quality volume and tonal depth
- Players seeking the classic Martin dreadnought sound with vintage aesthetic appeal
Key Features
Bearclaw Sitka Spruce Top
The premium Sitka spruce top with striking bearclaw figuring delivers the powerful, clear tone that made Martin dreadnoughts legendary. This tonewood combination provides exceptional headroom and dynamic range, responding equally well to aggressive flatpicking and delicate fingerstyle work while offering outstanding projection for live performance.
East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
Select three-piece East Indian rosewood back paired with rosewood sides creates the rich, complex tone that defines premium acoustic guitars. This classic tonewood pairing with Sitka spruce produces deep bass fundamentals, shimmering trebles, and the sustain and harmonic complexity that professional musicians demand.
Dreadnought Body with 14-Fret Neck
The full-sized dreadnought body delivers commanding volume and bass response while maintaining excellent balance across all frequencies. The 14-fret neck joint provides comfortable upper fret access for lead work, making this guitar equally capable for rhythm strumming, flatpicking solos, and everything in between.
1935 Sunburst Vintage Finish
The 1935 Sunburst finish captures the aesthetic of golden-era Martin guitars while showcasing the natural beauty of the bearclaw spruce top. This hand-applied finish enhances the visual appeal of the figured wood while allowing the instrument to resonate freely for optimal tone production.
USA Custom Shop Craftsmanship
Each Custom Shop instrument represents Martin's highest level of lutherie, with master craftspeople hand-selecting premium tonewoods and overseeing every construction detail. Serial number 299986 ensures authenticity and provides documentation for this 2025 limited-production instrument crafted with Martin's 190-year tradition of excellence.
What's Included
- Martin Custom Shop D14F 35 Style Acoustic Guitar
- Martin hardshell case for superior protection
- Martin Custom Shop limited warranty
- Certificate of authenticity and specifications
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | Dreadnought, 14-fret |
| Top | Sitka Spruce - Bearclaw |
| Back & Sides | East Indian Rosewood (3-piece back) |
| Neck | Mahogany (Martin standard) |
| Fretboard | Ebony (Style 35 standard) |
| Scale Length | 25.4 inches |
| Body Depth | 4-7/8 inches |
| Nut Width | 1-3/4 inches (standard) |
| Finish | 1935 Sunburst |
| Electronics | None (can be installed) |
| Case | Martin hardshell case included |
| Made In | USA - Martin Custom Shop |
| Year | 2025 |
| Serial Number | 299986 |
Get Your Hands on This Acoustic Guitar Today
Experience the commanding tone and exceptional craftsmanship of this Martin Custom Shop D14F at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Our knowledgeable staff can help you explore the powerful dreadnought voice and discuss electronics installation options to suit your performance needs. Contact us today to schedule a private playing session or visit our showroom to discover why Martin Custom Shop dreadnoughts remain the gold standard for acoustic guitar players worldwide.
