Up for sale, a 1973 Martin D-41 in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. The D-41 can trace its upscale dreadnought lineage back to Martin's Pre-War D-45, with the same tonewood recipe and premium appointments including abalone marquetry on the perimeter of the top and soundhole, hexagonal abalone fretboard inlay, and vertical C.F. Martin inlay on the bound headstock veneer. This Martin benefits from a professional neck reset and a new carved bone saddle, augmented with a Fishman Matrix Infinity VT pickup and preamp system.

First introduced in 1969, production totals for the D-41 were quite small given its high price point, and the model was retired in its original incarnation in '92. Tonewoods include an X-braced Sitka spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck, and an ebony fingerboard and bridge. This D-41 is remarkably detailed and dynamic, crystal clear with a big-yet-taut low end. There’s tons of projection on tap, with a shimmer to the top end and a high volume ceiling, responding well to authoritative flat picking. The addition of the Fishman Matrix Infinity provides added onstage functionality, with discreet Volume and Tone wheels at the soundhole. This D-41 weighs 4lbs 13oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Mahogany
• Shape: Soft V, measuring .860” 1st fret, .970” 9th fret
• Fretboard: Ebony, abalone hexagonal inlay
• Frets: Slender, light wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-5
• Scale Length: 25.4”
• Nut: 1 11/16”
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatics (D string tuner replaced)

Body Specs:

• Wood: Sitka spruce, East Indian rosewood
• Bracing: X
• Bridge: Ebony, bone saddle (replacement, original present in case)
• Electronics: Fishman Matrix Infinity VT pickup and preamp (powered by 9V)
• Controls: Volume, Tone wheels
• Serialization: Stamp on heel block dates to 1973
• Marquetry: Abalone rosette and top purfling

This is a crack-free instrument, with cosmetic wear limited to pick scuffing on top, a few light scratches on the back (well short of “buckle rash”), and some dings on the body. There are a few shallow nicks on the neck profile that don’t distract the palm while fretting.

The original molded hardshell case is included.