The Custom Shop 0-28 answers player demand for the 0 body size with a high-end Custom Shop offering built from in-demand premium materials. A solid Adirondack spruce top with aging toner pairs with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides to produce warm, resonant tone with deep bass and rich overtones—balanced by the clarity and focus the 0 body is known for. A vintage gloss finish on the body and neck complements its classic look and feel, while hand-shaped Adirondack Golden Era scalloped X-bracing enhances vintage-inspired resonance, sustain, and dynamic response. Style 28 appointments—including grained ivoroid binding, bold herringbone top inlay, and diamond and square fingerboard inlays—add timeless visual character. Designed as an accessible gateway to Custom Shop quality, it brings heirloom-level tone and craftsmanship within reach.