2023 Martin DSS Hops and Barley

A 2023 Martin DSS Hops and Barley, this stunning limited edition model (only 100 made) blends exceptional craftsmanship with a unique visual and tonal identity inspired by brewing grains. Featuring a sinker redwood top and highly flamed walnut back and sides, it delivers a balanced voice that sits between koa and mahogany, with warmth that deepens over time. Intricate inlays of abalone, mother-of-pearl, and wood depict hops and barley throughout, while premium features like hide glue construction and Liquidmetal® bridge pins make this both a collector’s piece and a serious player.

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Condition: Excellent, a couple dimples on top
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Body Size: D-14 Fret Slope Shoulder
Top Material: Sinker Redwood
Back Material: Highly Flamed Walnut
Side Material: Walnut
Bracing Pattern: X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint | Hide Glue Construction
Finish Top: Gloss
Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Fingerboard Inlays: Custom (Shell & Wood Hops/Barley Design)
Side Dots: Abalone
Scale Length: 25.4"
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Finish Neck: Gloss
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
Headplate Logo: Custom Inlay
Tuning Machines: Vintage Copper Open Gear (Butterbean Knobs)
Binding: European Flamed Maple with Pearl Inlay (Top)
Back Purfling/Strip: Custom
Endpiece: European Flamed Maple
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Heelcap: Birdseye Maple
Bridge Pins: Liquidmetal®
Electronics: None
Pleked: Yes
Case: Ply Hardshell
Label: Paper Label Signed by C.F. Martin IV