1987 Martin D-45 - Acoustic Guitar
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Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: 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
The Martin D-45 needs no introduction. Long hailed as the flagship of the Martin Brand, the D-45 Dreadnought is a powerhouse and beautiful one at that. This 1987 Martin D45 is adorned with the C.F. Martin Headstock Logo, Hexagon Fret Markers and of course the 45 Style Abalone trim. Over 30 years old, this one is mature and energetic with real power and tone. The playability is excellent as well. It's ready for another 30 or 40 years of music!
The Martin D-45 needs no introduction. Long hailed as the flagship of the Martin Brand, the D-45 Dreadnought is a powerhouse and beautiful one at that. This 1987 Martin D45 is adorned with the C.F. Martin Headstock ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Indian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Ebony
- Rosette: 45 Style Abalone
- Binding: Ivoroid
- Fingerboard Bindings: Ivoroid
- Headplate: Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: Ivoroid
- Headstock Inlay: C.F. Martin in Abalone
- Top Trim: 45 Style Abalone
- Back Strip: Marquetry
- Fret Markers: Hexagon
- Tuners: Martin
- Tuner Finish: Chrome
- Measurements
- Body Size: Dreadnought
- Scale: 25.4 in. (645.15 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 11/16 in. (42.9 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 1/8 in. (54.1 mm)
- Body Length: 20 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 3/8 in.
- Lower Bout: 15 1/2 in.
- Serial #: 469925
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 4 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 7/8 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: Black
- Case: OHSC
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Very Good, some finish checking on back lower bout edge. Neck strap pin added. Light fret wear.
Player Reviews:
"This D-45 has the classic Martin sound, full rich midrange, powerful bass and trebles that sing. This one is old enough to be really speaking and it's setup to play beautifully." - Paul Heumiller
"This has got the classic Martin dreadnought tone and volume. Perfect for Bluegrass, but suited for almost any style of acoustic playing. I like it a lot." - Al Petteway
