Martin Custom Shop D-41 Cocobolo #55738 (Empire Music Exclusive)

Martin Custom Shop D-41 Cocobolo, Black Ebony Fingerboard, Natural

~Guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive~

Only four Martin Custom Shop D-41 Cocobolo will be built by Martin for Empire Music.

We love bringing exotic wood designs to our inventory, and this incredible Cocobolo D-41 takes any collection to another level!  During one of our regular visits to the Martin Factory, we were searching through the incredible Wood Library and came across an amazing opportunity to work with a small selection of Cocobolo.  

As one of only 24 Martin Custom Shop Expert Dealers worldwide, we have unfettered access to the Martin Custom Shop and their incredible world-renowned wood reserves. Empire Music Owner Joe Ravita has hand-selected these specific wood sets and designed the instrument in conjunction with Martin Custom Shop Master Designer Jimmie Kleintop. The goal was to offer the finest sonic experience Martin has to offer with the highest quality wood sets on Earth.

The D-41 is always a high-demand model for its incredible craftsmanship and beauty. We immediately felt the desire to take the classic model and make it exotic!  By using Cocobolo for the top, back and sides, we certainly recognize that this design isn’t for the masses.  Players and collectors will know that the dense aspect of the tonewood will offer incredible overtones and character but will be quieter than a spruce-topped guitar.  This guitar provides a beautiful and unique sonic offering that is responsive and centered.

This rare tonewood design demands the finest grade tonewood and an expertly executed interior design.  This Custom Shop model delivers both.

Our deep knowledge of tonewoods and incredible access to Martin’s wood vault allow for this incredible model to come together.

Tonewoods are always incredibly important when designing a Custom Shop guitar–however, it is a must that the bracing, scale length and other design specifications maximize the tonewood choice.

So, we selected the Golden Era Bracing package on this design.  This sought after design offers deeply scalloped braces that deliver huge tone, output and mature/vintage vibes.  Players will find that this guitar opens up with ease and complex tones are found at all levels of pick attack.

The 25.4” standard scale design allows for excellent clarity, note separation and articulation.

We wanted to take this model to the next level, so we included all of the Golden Era touches–rolled fingerboard edges, Golden Era Bridge Plate, Authentic Fingerboard thickness and Authentic neck heel size.  This Custom Shop D-41 is a true testament to Martin past and present!

We are proud to offer the world’s finest Martin Custom Shop pieces. Please feel free to reach out to our team to discuss this instrument or any in our collection.

Empire Music is one of only 24 Martin Custom Shop Expert Dealers!