Model MD
Spohn's biggest-bodied model, a modified dreadnought shape with a huge, responsive voice, strong bass, and warm trebles while staying well balanced.
About this guitar
The Model MD (Mod-D) is Max Spohn’s largest body shape, inspired by Ervin Somogyi’s Modified Dreadnought concept — a Martin Dreadnought silhouette reworked with more curves. It’s Spohn’s biggest and loudest guitar while still staying comfortable to play, with a strong bottom end and warm, balanced trebles. Hand-built to order in Germany with the same base price and custom tonewood/hardware menu as Spohn’s other models.
Specs
| Body Length | 518mm |
|---|---|
| Lower Bout Width | 400mm |
| Depth at Neck | 95mm |
| Depth at End | 120mm |
| Scale Length | 25" |
| Body Shape | Modified Dreadnought, inspired by Ervin Somogyi's take on the Martin Dreadnought with more curves |
| Top | Swiss Moon Spruce standard (Sitka Spruce or Western Red Cedar also standard-price; Bearclaw Spruce, Mastergrade Moonspruce, and Redwood available at upcharge) |
| Back/Sides | Wenge, East Indian Rosewood, or Mahogany standard; Flamed Maple, Birdseye Maple, Honduran Rosewood, Madagascar Rosewood, Fiddleback Mahogany, Figured Koa, African Blackwood, Brazilian Rosewood, and 'The Tree' Mahogany available at upcharge |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Headstock | Solid |
| Fretboard | Ebony or Wenge, 20" or 16" radius |
| Bridge | Ebony or Wenge |
| Saddle/Nut | Bone |
| Binding | Ebony or Wenge |
| Rosette | Custom segmented design, one-of-a-kind per guitar |
| Finish | Polyurethane high gloss (French polish available for +1,000€) |
| Tuners | Klaus Scheller |
| Case | Hiscox Pro II standard (BAM Hightech or Calton case upgrades available) |
| Custom Options | Cutaway, Manzer wedge, soundport, arm bevel, micro bevel, slotted headstock, pinless bridge, custom peghead/backstrip/end graft, neck inlay, horn top purfling — priced individually per the maker's pricelist |
| Left-Handed | Available at no upcharge |
| Ordering | Deposit of 1,500€ secures order queue position and locks in base price; non-refundable |
Quick answers
- How much does the Model MD cost?
- Spohn Guitars lists it at $9,400 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Model MD still available?
- Yes. Spohn Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Model MD?
- Spohn Guitars. Where it's built: Custom made in Rothenburg, Germany. It's listed here as an acoustic guitar.