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Martin Custom Shop 000-28K 1921 All-Koa Acoustic Guitar (s/n:3084596)! Guitar comes with a Martin Hardshell Case!
The Martin Custom Shop 000-28K 1921 is a remarkable recreation of an era when Hawaiian koa guitars were an important part of Martin's history. Inspired by Martin's original 1921 design, this Custom Shop Edition brings together beautifully figured koa, traditional construction, and the unmistakable character of a vintage 12-fret Martin.
The first thing that catches your eye is the koa. Martin uses highly figured Hawaiian koa for the top, back, and sides, finished in a thin vintage gloss that allows the natural grain and depth of the wood to take center stage. No two pieces of koa look exactly alike, and on a guitar like this, that's a big part of the appeal.
But there's much more here than appearance. The 000 12-fret body, long 25.4" scale, and Authentic scalloped Adirondack spruce bracing with VTS treatment create an exceptionally responsive instrument. Koa has a distinctive tonal personality, combining clarity and note definition with a warm, woody character that becomes increasingly rewarding as the guitar opens up. The 12-fret design adds a fullness and resonance that makes this instrument a pleasure for fingerstyle playing, traditional acoustic music, and anyone who appreciates the sound of an older Martin.
Martin has paid particular attention to the details that make this guitar feel like something from another time. The genuine mahogany neck features an Authentic 1921 profile, paired with an ebony fingerboard and a traditional 1 7/8" nut width. A slotted headstock, Golden Age side-mount tuners, pyramid ebony bridge, grained ivoroid binding, and Golden Era diamond-and-square inlays complete the period-correct appearance.
Traditional hide glue construction is another important part of this instrument. Combined with the lightly built top and vintage-inspired specifications, it reflects Martin's commitment to recreating not just the appearance of an early guitar, but much of the construction philosophy behind it.
The Custom Shop 000-28K 1921 is available exclusively through Martin Custom Shop Expert dealers, making it a particularly special addition to our selection here at Northeast Music Center.
This is the kind of Martin that deserves some time in your hands. Every detail has a purpose, and the combination of beautiful koa, historic design, and careful construction makes it an instrument worth experiencing.
Specifications:
General
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Model: Martin Custom Shop 000-28K 1921
- Serial#: 3084596
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Collection: Custom Shop Editions
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Manufacturer Model Number: 10Y26CE00028K1921
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Country of Manufacture: USA – Nazareth, Pennsylvania
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Body Size: 000, 12-Fret
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Construction: Traditional Hide Glue
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Case: Martin Hardshell Case
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Electronics: None
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UPC: 729789722803
Body & Tonewoods
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Top: Highly Figured Hawaiian Koa
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Back: Hawaiian Koa
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Sides: Hawaiian Koa
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Top Finish: Thin Vintage Gloss
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Back & Sides Finish: Vintage Gloss
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Top Color: Natural
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Bracing Pattern: X-Bracing
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Brace Shape: Authentic Scalloped
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Bracing Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS Treatment
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Body Binding: Grained Ivoroid
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Top Inlay: Fine Herringbone
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Pickguard: Faux Tortoise, Under Finish
Neck & Fingerboard
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Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
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Neck Shape: Authentic 1921
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Neck Finish: Vintage Gloss
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Scale Length: 25.4"
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Fingerboard: Ebony
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Number of Frets: 20
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Nut Width: 1 7/8"
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Fingerboard Inlays: Golden Era Diamond & Square Short Pattern
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Inlay Material: Abalone
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Headstock: Traditional Slotted Headstock
Hardware
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Bridge: Ebony Pyramid Bridge
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Saddle: Bone
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Tuning Machines: Golden Age Bright Nickel Side-Mount Tuners
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Recommended Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Light (MA540T)
Why Purchase This Martin from Northeast Music Center?
A Martin Custom Shop guitar like the 000-28K 1921 deserves to be purchased from people who understand what makes it special.
Northeast Music Center is a Martin Custom Shop Expert Dealer, a distinction that gives us access to exceptional instruments, special editions, and Custom Shop opportunities that aren't available through every Martin retailer.
Our relationship with Martin goes well beyond placing orders. Located close to the factory in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, we've spent years working directly with Martin, selecting woods for custom instruments, and developing a genuine understanding of what goes into building these guitars.
We're also an Authorized Martin Repair Center, with experienced luthiers on staff. From setup and playability to long-term care, we understand the importance of looking after an instrument of this caliber.
At Northeast Music Center, we believe a guitar like this should be more than another online transaction. We're happy to discuss its construction, tonal character, and the details that separate it from other Martins. If you're considering adding this guitar to your collection, you'll be speaking with people who know these instruments firsthand.
For more information about the Martin Custom Shop 000-28K 1921, call Northeast Music Center at (570) 909-9216.
