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Martin 1969 D-45

A long-awaited arrival: Martin's flagship model, the D-45. The "45" designation is reserved only for guitars built from the finest materials available at the time and made exclusively by hand-picked master craftsmen - it remains the true top of the line within Martin to this day.

After a long hiatus following the pre-war era, production resumed in 1968. This example, from 1969, comes from that early reissue period and uses premium materials like German spruce and Brazilian rosewood (Hakaranda) - a truly special instrument that few players ever get to hold.

The top is German spruce, with Brazilian rosewood back and sides, and ebony fingerboard and bridge. It's fitted with original gold Grover Rotomatic tuners. The shine of the abalone inlay gives it the ultimate look every acoustic player dreams of.

The sound is first-class too - brilliant, glossy highs that define what a D-45 should sound like, a deep, weighty low end driven by the square-rod construction, and the lush, long sustain and soft tone unique to Brazilian rosewood.

Considering this guitar has crossed more than half a century since being built in 1969, it's in remarkably beautiful, well-preserved condition. It's clear this instrument has been carefully owned as a true flagship acoustic, and it remains in genuinely healthy condition as a vintage Martin.

[Specs / Included Case]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Rosewood
NECK: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD: Ebony
BRIDGE: Ebony
NUT WIDTH: 43mm
SCALE: 648mm
CASE: 1960s Hard Shell Case (handle replaced)

[Repairs / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition]
As this is a used/vintage instrument, the following notes reflect what we could confirm during our own inspection. Thank you for your understanding.
- Pickguard replaced.
- Repaired crack at the lower left of the pickguard (glued/reinforced).
- Repaired crack at the top center under the bridge (glued/reinforced).
- Repaired finish crack near the low-E-side nut on the neck.
- Nut, saddle, and frets replaced.

[Playing Condition]
- Action at the 12th fret: 2.5mm (low E side), 2.0mm (high E side)
- Saddle protrusion: approx. 2.5-3.0mm
- No issues; plays well overall.
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