Martin D-300 - Adirondack Spruce & Brazilian Rosewood (SOLD)

Description The Martin D-300 stands as a resplendent ode to nearly two centuries of artistry, innovation, and human devotion that have defined the legacy of C. F. Martin & Co. It is a guitar conceived not only as a musical instrument but as a living monument to time itself, where wood and precious stone become the language of reverence. Built to commemorate the creation of Martin’s three-millionth serialized guitar, this extraordinary Dreadnought captures the sweep of history and the heartbeat of those who shaped it. Its top is hewn from master-grade Adirondack spruce, radiant beneath a glass-like gloss finish. The surface is adorned with an astonishing mosaic of natural sycamore, abalone, and silver, depicting the cross-section of an American sycamore tree whose concentric rings trace the passage of years. Each silver ring marks a chapter in Martin’s evolution, while solid gold dots gleam as milestones of triumph and transformation. The rosette glows with a celestial arrangement of abalone and mother of pearl, encircling the soundhole like a halo of light. A custom ebony pickguard, engraved with intricate artistry and inlaid with rubies, maps the journey from Martin’s earliest Nazareth workshops to its present-day home, a testament to perseverance and creation. The back and sides are crafted from rare Brazilian rosewood, a tonewood of unmatched beauty and sonic depth. Across the dark expanse of the back blooms a breathtaking sycamore tree rendered in abalone and pearl, its branches alive with color and light. This tree, rooted in the past and reaching toward the future, honors the countless craftsmen, builders, and dreamers who have poured their souls into every Martin guitar since 1833. The surrounding stars shimmer in inlay, evoking the eternal connection between music and the heavens, between hands and heart. Bound in lustrous European flamed maple and adorned with abalone purfling, the D-300 gleams like a jeweled heirloom. The neck of genuine mahogany, finished in a deep, rich gloss, carries an ebony fingerboard bound in maple and adorned with elaborate custom inlays that tell the story of Martin’s lineage. Waverly gold tuning machines with Liquidmetal® posts and custom brass knobs crown the headstock, itself inlaid with a masterful emblem of Martin’s enduring artistry. Every element—bridge pins of Liquidmetal® set with bezel-mounted emeralds, an ebony bridge of modern pyramid form, and a bone nut and saddle shaped to perfection—contributes to a whole that feels transcendent. Sonically, the D-300 is a revelation. The Adirondack spruce and Brazilian rosewood partnership yields a tone that is vast and resonant, with crystalline trebles, powerful bass, and a shimmering sustain that seems to hold the air itself in reverence. Every note blooms with character and grace, reflecting both the purity of its materials and the precision of its maker. Only thirty of these extraordinary instruments exist, each one an irreplaceable embodiment of Martin’s spirit. The D-300 is more than a guitar; it is a story carved in wood and light, a hymn to the past, a celebration of the present, and a promise to the future. It stands as a luminous symbol of the eternal bond between music, craftsmanship, and the human hand. Other specifications include: Top Material: Adirondack Spruce Finish Top: Gloss Top Color: Clear Top Inlay Material: Abalone/Mother of Pearl X and Hex Top Detail: Custom Inlay Binding: European Flamed Maple Bridge Material: Ebony Bridge Style: Modern Belly Pyramid - Drop in Saddle Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32" Bridge Pin Material: Liquidmetal® Bridge Pin Dots: Emerald Pickguard: Ebony Pickguard Inlay: Custom Inlay Rosette: Custom Inlay Saddle: Compensated Bone Saddle Radius: 16" Body Size: D-14 Fret Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint Back Material: Brazilian Rosewood Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood Back and Side Finish: Gloss Back and Sides Color: Natural Back Detail: Custom Inlay Side Detail: Custom Inlay Back Purfling/Strip: None Back Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe Side Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X-Brace Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce Brace Size: 5/16" Heelcap: Ebony Endpiece: Ebony Endpiece Inlay: Boxed Abalone Multi-Stripe Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany Neck Color: Dark Mahogany Finish Neck: Gloss 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: Custom Inlay Fingerboard Inlay Material: Custom Inlay Fingerboard Binding Material: European Flamed Maple Side Dots: Abalone Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond Headplate Material: Ebony Headplate Logo Style: Custom Inlay Headplate Binding Material: European Flame Maple with Multi-Stripe Tuning Machines: Waverly Gold w/ Liquidmetal® Post Knob: Custom Brass Nut Material: Bone 5 lbs 15 oz #3000007 For more information about the Martin D-300, please contact us. Manufacturer Martin Series Limited Edition Body Style Dreadnought Actual Weight 5.15 Condition Brand New Model D-300