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Koa Rosette on Custom Martin
I'm looking into ordering a custom guitar from Martin.
As of now I'm thinking about doing either an Adi or Alpine top with likely EIR back & sides (MAYBE Guatemalan) and koa binding, heel cap and end piece. Would Martin do a koa rosette to match the binding? If so, any idea on how much that would be? |
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Not sure if that has ever been requested let alone done.
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Put your money into tone. If you're choosing alpine over adi for $ and feel you're compromising on tone, or if you're choosing IRW over GRW for $ rather than tone, drop all aesthetic upgrades to afford the best shot at the ultimate tone you're seeking. Martin alpine is nice. GRW and IRW are different. I would take that money and put it into the Guatemalan or Adi upgrade, depending on your preference. $ disappears fast on Martin aesthetics. Good luck.
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Only your dealer will be able to answer this. I'm sure they'll do whatever rosette you like. I wouldn't think it would be more than any other rosette and less than many.
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There is DEFINITELY an uncharge for this. Not clear exactly what OP means by "koa rosette" though. It might be an extra $100. Or it's several hundred for some more elaborate design. OP, what do you have in mind? And let us know what the uncharge ends up being. |
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I saw a picture when I googled it before that was perfect and for whatever reason didn't save the link and now I can't find it again. It was very simple, understated, just enough koa to be noticeable. I'll keep looking for it. |
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Sounds like a great idea, particularly if you have koa binding too. Checking with the dealer is a great idea too.
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Some of the signature models Martin has made over the years have had koa trim, bindings and rosettes alike. I doubt that it'll be a terribly expensive upgrade to get one.
whm |
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This is one of the reasons that you have to work with a dealer who is experienced with the Custom Shop. There on several forum sponsors who have the experience that you need. They can guide you. I've dealt with Maury's and my order went seamlessly. Our forum dealers will also give you a great discount on a CS order. Maury quoted me 40% off of the Martin quote, and then when he delivered my guitar, he gave me another discount.
And because I'm in the same shipping zone, Maury gets me a my new guitar the next morning if I order by three in the afternoon. |
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I'm fairly certain it will look great with the koa binding and tie it all together but always nice to see a picture. I'm thinking something simple and rather thin like this https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=...AAAAAdAAAAABAV |
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If I go with Guatemalan RW back & sides do they automatically do a GWR headstock to match or it would still be a EIR headstock? Quote:
The only aesthetic stuff I'm considering are the koa binding/heel cap (& rosette), my initials in abalone in the heel cap, and the long diamond fretboard inlays, and I guess you could consider gold tuners aesthetic as well. Don't think I'm overdoing the aesthetic stuff especially considering what's possible. |
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