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The Custom Shop Super D is retired but may still be available at a dealer near you.

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Description

While Martin has previously produced a slightly oversized instrument in the form of the D-45S Authentic 1936 inspired by an instrument from the C.F. Martin Museum Collection, this Super Dreadnought (The Super D) is now the largest body size in Martin’s product line. It has an internal air volume approximately twenty percent greater than the standard Dreadnought, which effectively boosts the bass output while maintaining accurate mid and treble frequencies. It also includes a new proprietary bracing pattern to maximize tone and volume. The Super D acoustic testing revealed favorable gains of up to 12dB compared to a standard Dreadnought in a controlled environment. The Super D can achieve an extended dynamic range with more volume and with less effort than any other instrument bearing the C.F. Martin logo. The outward appearance is proportional and remains true to the legendary Dreadnought shape. Standard scale length and standard depth allow this special new design to be easily played by artists of all skill levels and across a multitude of music genres. This model is available with high flame koa or Guatemalan rosewood back and sides.

Available only at Custom Shop Expert Dealers

Specifications

Highlights

SD-14 Fret body size
Koa back and sides
Spruce with VTS top
Modified Low Oval neck with High-Performance Taper
1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
Ply Hardshell case
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium
Top Material: Spruce with VTS
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: None
Top Inlay Material: Tri-Color Herringbone
Top Detail: None
Binding: Antique White
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Bone
Bridge Pin Dots: Tortoise Pattern
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body Size: SD-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material: Koa
Side Material: Koa
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: None
Back Detail: Highly Flamed/3 Piece
Side Detail: Highly Flamed
Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material: Black Stripe
Bracing Pattern: X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Heelcap: Antique White
Endpiece: Antique White
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Satin
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond and Square Long Pattern
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Headplate Material: Highly Flamed Koa
Headplate Logo Style: CFM Script Inlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Case: Ply Hardshell
Label: None
Electronics: None
Left Handed Availability: true
Pleked: true

At A Glance

Body Shape & Volume

SD-14 Fret

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Neck Shape

Modified Low Oval

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RETIRED

Custom Shop Super D

Custom Shop Super D

Custom Shop Editions, SD-14 Fret, Acoustic

3.6 out of 5 Customer Rating

The Custom Shop Super D is retired but may still be available at a dealer near you.

Style: High Flame Koa

Custom Shop Super D

Style: High Flame Koa

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