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