2008 Martin D-45 Custom Shop

$7,999.00

  • Year: 2008
  • Manufacturer: Martin
  • Model: D-45 Custom Shop
  • Case: Original Hard
  • Color: Natural
  • Condition: Near Mint
  • Description: This guitar was made just like the $300000 pre-war Martin D-45 in the Martin Museum. Made in the Custom shop. The list price was ~$15000. Neck is 1 3/4" @ nut made custom made like a golden era martin. Here are some of specs: 1)Grained Ivroid binding to look old. 2) 5/16 scalloped bracing (Golden Aged) 3)wood fiber rosette like prewar, instead of plastic, 4) fossilized mammoth ivory string pins, 5) golden age string spacing 1 3/4 @nut 21/4 @ 12fr 2 5/16 @ bridge. 6)30's style belly bridge w/long saddle, 7)fossilized ivroid saddle and nut. It has the Pre-war hdstk, Adirondack spruce (holy grail wood for tops) grade 8 (highest grade) top. Ebony fingerboard and Eastern India rosewood back and sides.The original owner waited 11 months for the guitar to be built and paid over $11000 for it. 9.8 out of 10 condition. Minor fret wear. The guitar sounds incredibly loud and every note has great definition.