Martin Custom Shop M Paisley Ember Burst (284)

The Custom Shop M Paisley Ember Burst is a standout new creation from the Martin Custom Shop, designed by President and CEO Thomas Ripsam. Available for one year only, this M/0000-sized model pairs a beautifully detailed Engelmann spruce top—featuring a custom paisley pattern enriched with iconic Martin design elements—with quilted maple back and sides, all unified by a warm Ember Burst finish. Forward-shifted Golden Era-scalloped bracing gives it a clear, responsive voice, while the GE Modified Low Oval neck delivers a vintage-inspired feel with modern comfort. Premium details include flamed maple binding, custom abalone snowflake inlays, Waverly gold tuners, LR Baggs Anthem electronics, and a custom label hand-signed by Thomas. It’s a refined, premium instrument made for players and collectors who want something truly distinctive.

Body Size: M-14 Fret (0000-14 Fret)
Top Material: Engelmann Spruce
Top Finish: Gloss
Top Color: Ember Burst
Back Material: Quilted Maple
Side Material: Quilted Maple
Back & Side Finish: Gloss
Back & Sides Color: Ember Burst
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Scale Length: 25.4"
Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: Golden Era Scalloped, Hand-Shaped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Top Inlay: Bold Herringbone
Top Detail: Custom Paisley Design
Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
Binding: European Flamed Maple
Back Purfling: Style 28 with Black Stripe
Pickguard: None
Neck Material: Black Walnut
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck Color: Ember Burst
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Fingerboard Inlay: Custom 4-Point Snowflake Design
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Binding: European Flamed Maple
Number of Frets: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Heelcap: European Flamed Maple
Bridge: Ebony GE Modern Belly, Drop-In Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Saddle: Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Bridge Pins: Bone with Faux Tortoise Dots
Nut: Bone
Headstock: Solid with Square Taper
Headplate: Quilted Maple
Headplate Binding: European Flamed Maple
Headplate Logo: Block Inlay
Tuners: Waverly Gold with Butterbean Buttons
Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Medium
Case: Hardshell Case