A rich and elegant, bell-like sound! A D-45 with inlays on the bridge has just arrived!
Crafted from premium-grade wood and featuring luxurious abalone inlays, the D-45 is a legendary instrument?the pinnacle of acoustic guitars?known for being played by artists such as CSNY, Kazuhiko Kato, Galo, Takahiko Ishikawa, Kaguyahime, Kentaro Obuchi of Kobukuro, and Masamune Kusano of Spitz.
This particular instrument was built in 2003 and features a low-profile neck with a nut width of 42.9 mm. It is equipped with Schaller Rotomatic tuners. Inlays matching the style of the original D-45 built for Gene Autry have been added to the left and right sides of the bridge. Since this is not a custom model, they were likely added later.
There is an impact mark on the top to the left of the bridge, similar to the one in the lower right corner of the top; it is slightly noticeable depending on the viewing angle. Additionally, a shallow, strip-shaped indentation just over 2 cm long can be seen on the side near the back, on the bass-string side. There are also fine impact marks, faint scratches on the finish surface, slight clouding of the finish, and some tarnishing of the plating on the metal parts; however, there is no significantly unsightly damage.
The neck is in good condition, and the truss rod has been tested to move 60 degrees in both directions. The frets have been dressed and show no indentations; they retain approximately 80% of their original height. Both playability and sound are impeccable.
Deep resonance, rich overtones, and impeccable sustain?this is the quintessential D-45. It produces a well-balanced tone. Highly recommended.

Top: Solid Spruce
Sides & Back: Solid Indian Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony

Year of Manufacture: 2003
Accessories: Genuine hard case
Serial Number: 947919

Condition: B: Shows significant wear and signs of use, but is in good working condition for normal use

Serial Number: 947919
Year of Manufacture: 2003
Case: Hard case
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right?no problems
Remaining Fret Life: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String height (low-string side): 2.4 mm at the 12th fret
String height (treble side): 2.2 mm at the 12th fret
Strings used for setup: D'Addario EJ-16 / .012-.053 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize in the unlikely event that the item is sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.

* Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to transfer it between stores; we appreciate your understanding.

*** The shipping cost to most countries is included in the listed price ***

All musical instruments we sell have been checked and adjusted for playability. The pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. As they are used instruments they may or may not have some scratches or wear to the finish. Please note: Ishibashi will not accept returns or refunds in the case of dents, scratches, or cosmetic wear that were originally detailed either in the pictures or description. Thank you for your understanding.

Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Accessories: Please confirm the picture.

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The voltage in Japan is 100 V, it is different from most of other countries, you need confirm the voltage of your country and in some cases you have to get locally an adaptor for converting the voltage before use it in your country.

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