1991 Martin Guitars Custom D, based on D-45 - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

This guitar is from the Martin Custom Shop and is essentially a D-45 with the Martin "Tree of Life" inlay pattern inlaid by pearl artist David Nichols. It has a circle "E" stamped on the heel block. Additional custom features include Brazilian Rosewood, an inlaid pickguard and inlaid bridge. Martin confirmed a new guitar with similar features would be at over $40,000 and probably much more. This is a rare and collectible Brazilian Rosewood Martin with that strong, powerful voice.

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Martin Guitars Custom D, based on D-45 Brazilian Rosewood Sitka Spruce Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Custom Vintage Martin Dreadnought Prewar Specs
Based on D-45 Plus Custom Features

Builder: Martin Guitars, C.F. Martin IV
Model: Custom D, based on D-45
Type: Dreadnought
Year: 1991
Artists who play Martin Guitars: Eric Clapton, Norman Blake, John Mayer, Clarence White, Richie Sambora, Steve Earle, Beck, Roger McGuinn, Steven Stills, Graham Nash, Paul Simon, Nancy Wilson, Merle Haggard, George Jones
Serial #: 510212
Back/Sides: Brazilian Rosewood
Top: Sitka Spruce
Neck: Mahogany, 1 Piece
Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
Headstock Bindings: Ivoroid
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings: Ivoroid
Fret Markers: Tree of Life
Frets to body: 14
Cutaway: None
Bridge: Ebony Belly with custom abalone inlay
Pickguard: Black with custom abalone inlay
Body Bindings: Ivoroid
Top Trim: Abalone
Back Strip: Marquetry
Rosette: 45 Style Abalone
Tuners: C.F.Martin/Schaller Gold
Case: Hardshell Case Martin
Pickup: None
Condition: Excellent, few minor marks/scuffs, but overall very clean.
Body Length: 20 in.
Upper Bout: 11 1/2 in.
Lower Bout: 15 3/4 in.
Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 3/4 in.
Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 7/8 in.
Scale Length: 25.400 in. (645 mm)
Nut Width: 1 11/16 in. (42.9 mm)
Strings Spacing: 2.125 in. (54 mm)

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Dream Guitars Player's Review:
"What a rare find, this is a custom shop Dreadnought from Martin will gorgeous appointments including wonderful inlay work by Dave Nichols. His tree of life inlays are famous and this one has his usual hearts in the center of each flower. The 45 style abalone is present on every surface and the fingerboard and bridge are both custom inlaid. The voice is clear and present with great midrange punch. A true find priced well below what a replacement would cost today. " - Paul Heumiller

"Great sounding guitar for flatpicking and I can see this being a very collectible piece since it features the inlay artistry of David Nichols as well as Brazilian Rosewood. " - Al Petteway

Another Satisfied Dream Guitars Customer:
"Thanks so much! I love my pre-owned Martin SPD-16TR! I was a bit nervous about ordering a pre-owned acoustic online, but Paul and the gang treated me very well, and the guitar is just what it was represented to be. Great service, and a great guitar. " - Steve T., Ketchum, Idaho

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