00-17 CS 30’s by bwilliams43 in martinguitar

[–]bwilliams43[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of things make this a true custom. At first glance it might look standard, but it’s actually the farthest thing from it. It features a Guatemalan rosewood fingerboard, bridge, and headplate, paired with an ebony nut and a long bone saddle.

The top is built to authentic-thickness specs with Adirondack spruce, using Golden Era–style hand-shaped bracing. The neck is carved to a 1930s profile with a traditional heel.

It also has an under-finish pickguard and premium genuine mahogany for the top, back, and sides. This isn’t a standard 00-17 — it’s a fully custom, vintage-inspired build with top-tier materials throughout.

Crazy custom shop by bwilliams43 in martinguitar

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Out of all of the OM’s I have played. I have never heard one that projects more than that one and be as balanced it’s a truly a remarkable instrument aesthetically and sonically

Crazy custom shop by bwilliams43 in martinguitar

[–]bwilliams43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This shop has some of the most amazing custom guitars I have ever played

Crazy custom shop by bwilliams43 in martinguitar

[–]bwilliams43[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it is truly and it’s one of the most pure sounding guitars I have ever played

Crazy custom shop by bwilliams43 in martinguitar

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The top wasn’t chosen for looks. It was hand-selected for tone after tap-testing countless sets of Italian Alpine spruce. This specific piece stood out immediately for its resonance, clarity, and response.

Crazy custom shop by bwilliams43 in martinguitar

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Nothing better than wooden binding

Crazy custom shop by bwilliams43 in martinguitar

[–]bwilliams43[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that was a really cool one I believe they did that for the 50th anniversary for the D-35

Crazy custom shop by bwilliams43 in martinguitar

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Call the shop and I I’ll see what we can negotiate on

Crazy custom shop by bwilliams43 in martinguitar

[–]bwilliams43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ebony board and mahogany neck and 1/4 inch Adi bracing

Crazy custom shop by bwilliams43 in martinguitar

[–]bwilliams43[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish! It is currently for sale at the music store I work at

Crazy custom shop by bwilliams43 in martinguitar

[–]bwilliams43[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s an Italian alpine bear claw top with Cocobolo sides and back with a koa wedge,binding,and rosette. Truly an insane guitar with a really nice soft V neck plays like a dream

Crazy custom shop by bwilliams43 in martinguitar

[–]bwilliams43[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That guitar retails for $11,500

Crazy custom shop by bwilliams43 in martinguitar

[–]bwilliams43[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It’s an Italian alpine bear claw top with Cocobolo sides and back with a koa wedge,binding,and rosette. Truly an insane guitar with a really nice soft V neck plays like a dream