Product Overview
The Martin Custom Shop Angelic Inspired Masterpiece Inlays by Harvey Leach
Presenting an instrument of extraordinary rarity and artistic significancean elite Martin Custom Shop creation that stands at the intersection of world-class luthiery and museum-grade inlay artistry.
Commissioned exclusively through Liberty Music Inc., this Angelic Inspired Custom Dreadnought is among the most visually and sonically ambitious guitars ever produced by C.F. Martin & Co. Conceived for only a select handful of instruments in North America, this model was never intended for the traditional public marketplacing it firmly in the realm of true collector acquisition.
A Masterwork in Inlay The Vision of Harvey Leach
At the core of this instrument lies a breathtaking, fully integrated Angelic Inspired inlay composition by Harvey Leach, one of the most revered names in the art of pearl inlay.
Every surface becomes a canvas:
- A striking angelic headstock tableau, centered around a cherub artist motif, rich in symbolism and executed with extraordinary finesse
- A full-length fingerboard narrative, flowing seamlessly with intricate abalone angels, florals, and classical ornamentation
- A custom inlaid rosette and pickguard, blending structural form with artistic expression
- Expansive back and side inlays, transforming the instrument into a complete visual composition from every angle
- A custom bridge inlay, completing the artistic continuity with rare cohesion
Each element is individually hand-cut and assembled, forming a unified design language that elevates this instrument beyond decorationinto true storytelling.
Legendary Tonewoods & Golden Era Construction
Beneath the artistry lies a tonal foundation reserved for only the most elite Martin builds:
- Premium Grade Adirondack Spruce Top (Grade 8) explosive headroom, clarity, and dynamic range
- Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides the most coveted and historically significant tonewood, delivering depth, complexity, and unmatched overtone richness
- Forward-Shifted, Hand-Shaped Golden Era Scalloped Bracing for powerful projection and vintage-correct response
- Genuine Mahogany Neck with GE Modified Low Oval Profile refined comfort with authoritative feel
- Black Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge precision, articulation, and durability
- Waverly Gold Tuners the pinnacle of tuning stability and elegance
Built on a D-45 inspired platform, this instrument embodies the very highest level of Martins Custom Shop capability.
Unparalleled Exclusivity
- Produced in an extremely limited North American allocation
- Never intended for broad public release
- Offered exclusively through Liberty Music Inc.
- Includes Martin Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity booklet verifying its provenance
Investment-Grade Significance
The convergence of:
- Rare Brazilian Rosewood
- Master-grade Adirondack construction
- A complete, cohesive Harvey Leach Angelic Inspired inlay suite
- Ultra-limited production
positions this instrument firmly in the highest tier of collectible guitarswhere artistry, scarcity, and historical importance intersect.
A Legacy Piece
This is not simply a guitarit is a statement.
A testament to what is possible when the finest materials, the worlds leading inlay artist, and the legendary Martin Custom Shop converge without compromise.
For the discerning collector, this represents a rare momentone that will not come again.
Exclusively available through Liberty Music Inc.
