Product Overview
The Martin Custom Shop Angelic Inspired Masterpiece Inlays by Harvey Leach #2 of THIS RUN IS AVAILABLE.
EXCLUSIVE SIGN HARVEY LEACH LABEL
This guitar is due to land March 2027, we only require a 30% deposit to secure it today - THESE ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED - AND TYPICALLY SELL OUT INSTANTLY.
We do accept trades, consignment and some financing.
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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 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.
