Martin Custom Shop Wildwood Spec 000-28 Progressive Tonebar Bracing

Tonal Evaluation
Taking direct inspiration from the 000-28 Eric Clapton, this phenomenal sounding 000 has a metric ton of sustain, power and brilliance. The voice has a truly unique ethereal quality with a potency in the low end that's *startling* upon first, second, third, (and one-hundredth!!) play. We feel confident saying that this is of the most striking sounding 000 sized instruments on the planet.
Step Up to the Tone Bar.
When Wildwood Guitars wanted to launch a project that would “drive the tone” throughout the breadth of popular Martin body shapes, we jumped at the opportunity. Many guitar enthusiasts are familiar with the typical sound signature of the iconic Martin models, and know they’re also an excellent jumping-on point in the quest for tone with customization. The partnership between Wildwood Guitars and Martin reflects that same incredible collaboration and quest for tone. While there are endless combinations possible throughout Martin’s impressive model history, we collaborated to arrive at the “Wildwood Formula” - not a radical departure from the standard, yet employs a unique strategy with potential to further open up the tone envelope. Notably, the end goal was further tuning for bass focus and mid/treble presence. Towards this goal, we’ve chosen to create the “Wildwood Formula” combining an Adirondack top, Adirondack X-bracing, and progressively scalloped tone bars; a build combination not previously utilized within the standard Martin product assortment. While top & bracing materials vary widely throughout the line, the Wildwood Formula highlights the accepted performance benchmark of an Adirondack top & X-bracing AND partners the assembly with a noticeably different compliment of top tone bars. "Progressively scalloped bars, not commonly found among the standard lineup, exploit the strength of the legendary Martin X-brace while reducing mass from the overall assembly with the goal of quickening the top and promoting maximum tonal spectrum. Compared to the standard tone bars found extensively throughout the Martin lineup, progressively scalloped tone bars are shorter in peak height by 25% to nearly 40% respectively, and are measured to provide an overall weight reduction of approximately 20% in contrast to their normal counterparts." The Wildwood Staff has been absolutely blown away by these incredible Custom Shop Martin instruments; each one representing an inspired take on a classic Martin production model. From the moment we opened the cases, we could hear and FEEL the difference. Adirondack Spruce tops and bracing, along with the progressive tone bars have created an experience like no other, with astounding clarity, vivid, dynamic highs, and a low end that is simply breathtaking. These instruments offer a unique experience, delivering all the tonal magic of Adirondack spruce, with an incredible dynamic response, exceptional volume push and HD-like ultra wide frequency response that has to be heard to be believed. We couldn't be happier with our collaboration with Martin Guitars, and invite our exceptional customers to experience these exceptional creations that have simply blown us all away. Wildwood Guitars is honored to partner with Martin to create these incredible instruments that will surely inspire, reward and deliver an experience like no other.



Specifications:



Brand
Martin Guitars






Model
000-28


Type
000-14 Fret Body


Finish Color
Natural


Top Finish
Polished Gloss Top with Vintage Toner


Bracing
Solid Adirondack Spruce


Top Wood
Solid Adirondack Spruce


Back & Sides Wood
Solid East Indian Rosewood


Neck Wood
Genuine Mahogany


Neck Shape
Modified V


Neck Dimensions
.890 1st - 1.000 9th


Fretboard Material
Solid Black Ebony


Scale Length
24.9"


Nut Material
Bone


Binding
Grained Ivoroid


Rosette
Fine Herringbone


Bridge
Solid Black Ebony, Standard Belly Bridge Style


Tuners
Gotoh Nickel Open Geared Tuning Machines w/ Butterbean Knobs


Case
Hardshell Case






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