The Martin Custom Shop Honey Bee Dreadnought acoustic guitar offers a bold new take on a classic shape. Handcrafted by Martin's expert luthiers, this guitar combines a resonant solid Sitka spruce top with striking flame maple back and sides. The result is a instrument with piano-like clarity and projection as well as visual flair. A modified low oval neck profile gives you comfort and speed, while the ebony fingerboard provides a smooth playing surface. For musicians seeking an acoustic with standout looks and tone, the Honey Bee Dreadnought delivers.

Eye-Catching Details Inspire

One look at the Honey Bee and you'll be inspired to make music. An amber sunburst finish gives the spruce top a shimmering, vintage glow. Abalone rosette, binding and endpiece add touches of iridescence while the mother-of-pearl honey bee fingerboard inlays provide whimsical elegance. A sleek ebony fingerboard and bridge complete the upscale yet understated look. The back features a custom Deluxe Honey Bee with honeycomb emphasizing the unique aesthetic of this instrument.

Flame Maple Construction Provides Striking Looks and Balanced Tone

The Honey Bee Dreadnought's Madagascar rosewood back and sides give it a shimmering, three-dimensional appearance unlike any other Martin acoustic. But this wood also provides tonal benefits. Rosewood has a focused, articulate sound with controlled overtones, which prevents the midrange from becoming muddy. Paired with a solid Sitka spruce top, the rosewood produces piano-like clarity and sustain. You'll hear each note ring out with distinction. For recording or performance, this combination cuts through a mix with ease.

Comfortable Modified Low Oval Neck Profile

The Honey Bee Dreadnought's neck has Martin's modified low oval profile, a rounded shape that fills your hand securely while still allowing ample freedom of movement. The neck has a 24.9" scale length and 1.75" nut width for comfortable fingering. An ebony fingerboard and bridge provide a smooth playing surface. With 20 frets, you have room for expressive soloing. Whether playing rhythm, lead or fingerstyle, you'll find the Honey Bee Dreadnought neck a pleasure to navigate.

Premium Appointments Complete the Package

As an instrument from Martin's Custom Shop, the Honey Bee Dreadnought is packed with premium touches. It has abalone rosette and trim as well as a stylish honeybee and flower headstock inlay. The guitar comes in a Geib-style hardshell case for safe transport. Each Honey Bee Dreadnought undergoes Martin's extensive setup and inspection to ensure it meets their highest standards. For craftsmanship, tone and playability in an acoustic with one-of-a-kind looks, experience the Martin Custom Shop Honey Bee Dreadnought for yourself.