Martin Custom Shop Size 5 Acoustic Guitar - Engelmann Spruce & Rosewood | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

This Martin Custom Shop Size 5 acoustic guitar is a meticulously handcrafted parlor-style instrument built in the tradition of Martin's historic 28 Style appointments, delivering an intimate, focused tone with surprising richness and projection for its compact body. The Engelmann spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides produce a well-balanced voice with warm low-mids, clear articulation across the registers, and a sweetness that rewards fingerpickers and vintage-style players alike. This is a guitar for the discerning intermediate to professional player who values boutique craftsmanship and the character of a smaller-bodied acoustic.

Product Overview

This Martin Custom Shop instrument is built around a Size 5 body — historically known as a "terz" guitar — with an Engelmann spruce top finished in an aging toner that gives it a warm, golden vintage appearance right out of the case. The gloss body finish deepens the visual richness of the East Indian rosewood back and sides, while antique white binding and herringbone top inlay add elegant vintage appointments consistent with Martin's 28 Style lineage. The overall aesthetic, as seen in the guitar's striking photo, is a beautifully understated instrument with classic lines: symmetrical herringbone trim, a clean ebony bridge, and that gently aged spruce face that looks and sounds like a piece of American lutherie history.

The neck is carved from genuine mahogany in a modified low oval profile with a standard taper — a comfortable, familiar feel that suits both chord work and single-note playing without fatigue. The black ebony fingerboard features a 16" radius and a 1 3/4" nut width, offering a modern playing feel on a vintage-inspired platform. Diamonds and Squares long inlays in select abalone run the length of the ebony board, adding a refined visual detail consistent with Martin's Custom Shop standards.

Hardware throughout is thoughtfully selected: Grover Nickel StaTite V97-18NA tuning machines with 18:1 ratio vintage-style buttons provide smooth, stable tuning, while a compensated bone saddle and bone nut optimize intonation and sustain. The black ebony Mini Martin bridge and bone bridge pins with faux tortoise accents complete a package that is both aesthetically cohesive and performance-focused.

Ideal For

• Fingerstyle and fingerpicking players seeking a focused, intimate acoustic voice in a compact, comfortable body
• Collectors and enthusiasts pursuing a rare Martin Custom Shop acoustic guitar built to exacting 28 Style specifications
• Recording artists looking for a smaller-bodied acoustic with exceptional balance and clarity on mic
• Travel and stage players who want a road-worthy Martin acoustic without sacrificing tonal character or build quality
• Advanced and professional guitarists exploring the rich history of parlor and terz-style guitar playing

Key Features

Engelmann Spruce Top Engelmann spruce is prized for its light weight, responsive grain, and silky, complex tone — it opens up faster than Sitka and produces a voice that is warm and nuanced, particularly well-suited to lighter playing dynamics and fingerstyle technique.

East Indian Rosewood Back & Sides The rosewood back and sides contribute deep, resonant low-end response and sparkling highs that frame the spruce top beautifully, producing the classic Martin tonal signature players have trusted for generations.

Martin 28 Style Appointments Herringbone top trim, Style 28 Boltaron rosette, antique white binding and endpiece, and select abalone Diamonds and Squares fingerboard inlays combine to create a visually stunning instrument that honors Martin's most iconic vintage aesthetic.

Black Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge Both the fingerboard and Mini Martin bridge are crafted from black ebony — a dense, hard tonewood that contributes excellent note definition, long sustain, and a smooth playing surface that improves with use.

Aging Toner Gloss Finish The gloss body finish with aging toner gives this guitar the visual warmth of a vintage instrument from the moment you unbox it, with a satin neck finish that keeps the playing feel fast and natural in the hand.

What's Included

• Martin Custom Shop Size 5 Body, 28 Style acoustic guitar
• Martin 3-Ply Hardshell case with flat top
• Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 medium strings (installed)
• Manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on This Martin Custom Shop Guitar Today

This is a rare opportunity to own a Martin Custom Shop acoustic guitar built to your exact specifications — visit No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to experience it in person, or contact us today to arrange your purchase. Our team is here to answer questions, walk you through the instrument's details, and help you find the right fit. Stop by, call, or reach us through our website at No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls.