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Martin Custom Shop Willcutt Exclusive Dreadnought 18 Style Large Sound Hole Adirondack/Mahogany (478)

Neck Depth: .85-.94 (9th)

A Martin Custom Shop Willcutt Exclusive 18 Style Dreadnought built with a large sound hole and premium Adirondack spruce over mahogany—designed for maximum power, projection, and clarity. This build leans into the sought-after characteristics of a famously modified vintage dreadnought, delivering a bold, open voice with quick response, strong fundamentals, and a dry, punchy low end that cuts effortlessly in a mix.

The Adirondack top provides exceptional headroom and dynamic range, while the forward-shifted Golden Era bracing enhances responsiveness and low-end bloom. Paired with mahogany back and sides, the result is a focused, articulate tone with excellent note separation—ideal for flatpicking and aggressive strumming.

The GE Modified Low Oval neck with High Performance Taper offers a smooth, fast feel, and the satin neck finish adds a comfortable, broken-in touch right out of the case. Vintage-inspired Style 18 appointments and the oversized sound hole give this guitar a distinct look and voice that stands apart from a traditional dreadnought.

Built for players who want power, presence, and a direct, no-nonsense acoustic voice, this Willcutt Exclusive delivers a refined take on a legendary tonal blueprint

Orientation: Right handed
Neck joint: Dovetail
Adhesive: Modern adhesive
Top material: Adirondack spruce
Bracing material: Adirondack spruce
Bracing pattern: Forward shifted X brace | golden era scalloped
Back and sides: Mahogany
Binding: Black
Rosette: Old style 18 boltaron large sound hole
Top color: Aging toner
Pickguard: Dalmatian
Neck material: Select hardwood
Neck profile: GE modified low oval
Neck taper: High performance taper
Headplate: East Indian rosewood
Fingerboard: Black ebony
Fingerboard radius: 16"
Nut width: 1 3/4"
Width at 12th fret: 2 1/8"
String spacing: 2 5/32"
Frets: 21 total
Inlays: Old style 18 | abalone
Side dots: White
Nut: Bone
Bridge: Black ebony GE modern belly
Saddle: Compensated bone (drop-in)
Bridge pins: Ebony
End pin: Ebony
Tuners: Grover nickel Statite 18:1 with vintage buttons
Strings: Authentic acoustic lifespan 2.0 | medium
Finish: Gloss body | satin neck
Case: 3-ply hardshell with domed top