The acoustic giant’s stealthy new design is limited to just 24 units.
Martin Guitars has teamed up with Reverb on an exclusive Satin Black build of just 24 units, dubbed the M/0000.
The (extremely) limited-run build – priced at $4,999 – is based on one of the firm’s more contemporary shapes; its unique ‘M’ body style. This combines the Martin Jumbo footprint and the thickness of an OM model, creating a body that is notably wider and thinner than your standard acoustic guitar profile.
It’s all finished in a contemporary, yet classy, satin black paint job. “Black still rules when it comes to cool,” notes the listing.
However, while the ‘M’ body remains something of a departure from the norm – especially for a brand that is less than a decade off its 200th birthday – the tonewoods are more traditional, with mahogany back and sides and a spruce top.
Elsewhere, the aesthetic theme is continued with the other components, including a natural ebony fingerboard, bridge and bridge pins, plus a black Tusq saddle, a black nut and even black tuners. Then there’s a set of Fishman’s Infinity Matrix electronics.
Suffice to say, it stands out from the rest of Martin's line-up, with the closest thing being the M-36 ($3,499.99) – but the latter is a rosewood construction and the price tag doesn’t include the optional electronics, or that satin finish.
While, as mentioned, Martin has limited this particular production to just 24 builds, there is good news in that this appears to be merely the first in a run of Reverb-exclusive builds. (Guitar World)
