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Martin D45 Authentic Series
This is one killer Martin D-45 Authentic! The flagship model this predates the move to the ‘modern’ spec and has killed vintage tone and drop dead looks to boot! Complete with premium Rosewood and Adirondack Red Spruce, Forward Shifted Bracing, full Hide Glue construction and Thin Nitro Finish.
This awesome Martin D-45 Authentic has it all. Superb looks and even more important: from a tonal point of view, I doubt if it gets better besides the pre-war sisters. This one is amongst the best of the best: very well-balanced notes all over the fretboard. Flatpicking, strumming and fingerpicking, this magnificent instrument will boost your playing across the spectrum and lead you to new musical horizons. Martin used the Authentic moniker to identify an original spec build and if you crave that classic vintage Martin sound and awesome looks but want a beautifully made modern variation of the classic then this is the one. Scalloped bracing is more aggressive compared to a standard scallop and gives more mid range to the tone to balance those Dreadnought bass notes. Essentially there is more wood shaved from the Braces and the X brace is a little tighter fit. This variation of scalloping helps the tone and responsiveness, by letting the top vibrate more freely. She also has the pre-war all Mahogany ‘Full Thickness- 30’s Style Heel’ neck with the T-bar instead of the adjustable truss rod. This neck is comparable with the modified low ovel in the lower regions and comes close to the ‘Classic’ neck profile above the 10th fret. No more adjustments of the neck, whatever the condition. This baby won’t bend and thus direct all the energy of the strings to the bridge and then straight into the top. Incredible dynamic tone! Whether you play gentle or loud, she always gives that lush rich Dreadnought tone only Martin can build.
The aged toner Spruce top is top grade – rarely seen these days – incredibly tight grain. The straight grain of the back and sides reveal quartersawn Rosewood reminiscent of the pre-war Brazilian Rosewood. The modern Martin D-45 is a distinctive guitar and top of the line. But this D-45 has settled in, opened up and is way above that mark tonally and in looks. Premium tonewoods and Golden Era build techniques have led to an outstanding guitar in tone and looks. Plus, the bonus hand engraved Waverly gold open back tuners. Sweet! In short, this D-45 is amongst the very best sounding and looking Martin guitars one can get. The guitar of choice for legends like Gene Autry and Neil Young, Steven Stills and John Mayer. Even Jimi Hendrix owned and played one back in the days. It’s the perfect guitar for any guitar aficionado & collector. Nice low action. Plays like butter! She has seen some very light play but obviously been cared for very very well and only shows the slightest signs of use whilst benefitting from those additional years that a new Martin will take to open up and sound like the very best the Dreadnought has to offer.
There’s a reason the D45 from Martin is the worlds most famous Dreadnought. Want to find out why for yourself then swing by Art of Guitar asap as this beauty won’t hang around. Martin D45 - The Art of Guitar
Features:
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Finish Top: Thin Gloss
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish: Thin Gloss
Bracing Pattern: Historic Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Scale Length: 25.4"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Top Material: Premium Spruce
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Back Material: Premium Straight grain East Indian Rosewood
Neck Taper: Authentic Vintage taper
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
TOP
Top Color: Aging Toner
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Binding: Antique White
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Top Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Bridge Material: Ebony
Top Detail: None
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Returns Policy
If you decide to return the instrument, you must notify us via phone or email within the first 72 hours after delivery. We will then issue a Return Authorization. We will not accept any returned items that do not have a previously arranged Return Authorization.
When sending the instrument back to us, please ensure it is packed to the same standards in which it was received, using all supplied packaging. Once the instrument arrives back to us, we will inspect it to ensure it is still in the same condition in which it left our showroom. Once this inspection has taken place, RJ Luthier will issue a refund for the full purchase amount within 14 days.
All return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer on all musical instrument orders.
If, upon inspection, a guitar is not returned in the same condition it was sent to you in, a restocking fee may be deducted from the refund issued.
Shipping
Each order will be expertly packaged to the highest standards and shipped via a tracked courier service.
Upon receiving your instrument, please inspect it to ensure that the condition of the item is as described in your communication with us.
Please contact us immediately via phone or email if you find any damage to the case or instrument that wasn’t previously disclosed at the time of purchase.
Martin D45 Authentic Series
Returns Policy
If you decide to return the instrument, you must notify us via phone or email within the first 72 hours after delivery. We will then issue a Return Authorization. We will not accept any returned items that do not have a previously arranged Return Authorization.
When sending the instrument back to us, please ensure it is packed to the same standards in which it was received, using all supplied packaging. Once the instrument arrives back to us, we will inspect it to ensure it is still in the same condition in which it left our showroom. Once this inspection has taken place, RJ Luthier will issue a refund for the full purchase amount within 14 days.
All return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer on all musical instrument orders.
If, upon inspection, a guitar is not returned in the same condition it was sent to you in, a restocking fee may be deducted from the refund issued.
Shipping
Each order will be expertly packaged to the highest standards and shipped via a tracked courier service.
Upon receiving your instrument, please inspect it to ensure that the condition of the item is as described in your communication with us.
Please contact us immediately via phone or email if you find any damage to the case or instrument that wasn’t previously disclosed at the time of purchase.