The Martin Custom Shop D-45 Cocobolo is the Dreadnought by which all others are judged. Constructed of solid Cocobolo back and sides, VTS Adirondack spruce top and Mahogany neck, this instrument has been a favorite of artists from Hank Williams Sr. to Jimmy Page. Massive bass response balanced with articulate highs makes this a benchmark acoustic guitar and a must-have for every guitarist. Perfect for the intermediate and advanced player.

Other specifications include:

  • Construction: Standard; Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
  • Body Size: D-14 Fret
  • Top: Adirondack Spruce - Vintage Tone System (VTS)(PREMIUM)
  • Top Grade: 7
  • Top Braces: Adirondack / Scalloped 5/16" / Golden Era
  • Pattern: DOMLE #3A
  • Top Binding: Antique White Boltaron
  • Top Inlay: Style 42 - 042'' B/M/B Fiber/.066'' Poly/.042'' B/M/B Fiber
  • Top Pearl: Style 42- .064'' Select Abalone
  • Additional Top Inlay: None
  • Rosette: 45 Style Marquis
  • Pearl Inlay: .064'' Select Abalone - 5 Piece
  • Additional Ros. Inlay: Antique White Boltaron & Wood fiber inlays - Black / Maple
  • Pickguard: Faux Tortoise 3071, Self-Ad, Pattern 20B (D45 w/ Fiber Inlays)
  • Pearl Inlay: None
  • Back: Cocobolo ( Sand to .095'' )
  • Back Panels: 2 Pc.
  • Purfling: Style 45 Mosaic Pattern w/ Thick Black Strip on Each Side, #445B
  • Center Strip/Loc. Stamp: Sitka Spruce Standard(CF Martin & Co Nazareth PA Between 1st/2nd Brace)
  • Caution Stamp: None
  • Back Braces: Sitka Spruce
  • Back Binding: Antique White Boltaron
  • Back Inlay: 042" B/M/B Fiber/.050" Poly/.042" B/M/B FiberBACK PEARL: .047'' Select Abalone
  • Additional Back Inlay: NoneSIDES:Cocobolo ( Sand to .065'' )SIDE INLAY: .042'' B/M/B Fiber /.050'' Poly/ .042'' B/M/B Fiber
  • Side Pearl: .047'' Select Abalone
  • Additional Side Inlay: None
  • Side Strips: East Indian Rosewood
  • Endpiece: Antique White Boltaron - 45 Wedge
  • Endpiece Inlay: .042'' B/M/B Fiber/ .050'' Poly/ .042'' B/M/B Fiber
  • Endpiece Pearl: Style 45- Select Abalone Pearl (Mitered Corners)
  • Additional ep Inlay: None
  • Block: Solid Genuine Mahogany
  • Tag/Plate: None
  • Rear: D Mahogany
  • Front: D 14 Fret Adjustable Mahogany
  • Neck: Genuine Mahogany- 12/4
  • Neck Shape: Performing Artist neck profile
  • Headstock: Solid/6 String Diamond/SquareTaper
  • Back/Head Stamp: C.F. Martin and Co. Nazareth Pa. Stamp On Back Of Head (AUTHENTIC FEATURE)
  • Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable 356mm
  • Heelcap: Antique White Boltaron NUT: Bone
  • On Angle/Flat: Flat
  • Headplate: Cocobolo
  • Headplate Decal:None
  • Headplate Bind: Antique White Boltaron
  • Headplate Inlay: .042" B/M/B Fiber
  • Headplate Pearl: C.F. Martin Block, Select Abalone (GE)
  • Additional hp Inlay: None
  • Tuning Machines: Schaller,Gold,GrandTune,Fctd BB Btns (Drill 11/32'')
  • Fingerboard: Black Ebony (Stain- Yes, Oil- Yes)
  • Radius: 16''
  • Scale Length: 25.340'' (25.4'')
  • Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
  • Width at 12 Fret: 2 1/8''
  • Fret Wire: G-300
  • Frets Clear: 14
  • Total Frets: 20
  • Fingerboard Bind: Antique White Boltaron
  • Fingerboard Inlay: None
  • Pearl Inlay: Style 45 Hex- Select Abalone
  • Additional fb Inlay: None
  • Side Dots: Black Boltaron
  • Side Dot Postions: One at 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, Two at 12th, One at 15th & 17th Frets
  • Finish Type:Full Gloss
  • Finish Body:- ICA Polished Lacquer Complete/ Rosewood Filler Package
  • Finish Top:Non-Catalyzed Gloss/ Clear
  • Finish Neck: Non-Catalyzed Gloss / 144 Maple Stain / Rosewood Filler
  • Bridge: Black Ebony
  • Style: 1930 Style Belly w/ Drop-In Long Saddle
  • Pearl Inlay: None
  • Additional br Inlay: None
  • String Spacing: 2 3/16''
  • Saddle: 16'' Radius, Long, Drop in, Bone
  • Electronics: None
  • Strap Button: None
  • Strings: Strings,Martin,MSP4200,Guitar Prod
  • Bridge Pins:White w/ Paua Pearl Dots
  • End Pin: White w/ Paua Pearl Dot
  • Hard Case
  • 4 lbs 14 oz
  • #2702435

For more information about the Martin Custom Shop D-45 Cocobolo, please contact us.

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