Martin has put together a lot of unique models over the years–but this D-50 Deluxe might just take the cake. This is number 32 of only 50 such guitars ever built, complete with Brazilian Rosewood body and heavily bearclawed Sitka Spruce and a sprawling panoply of inlays along nearly every surface. The fingerboard boasts an intricate tree of life vine that extends onto the headplate (itself trimmed in Abalone that ties into the fingerboard bindings and trim). The vine motif continues across the pickguard, and flanks the heel at both sides, as well as below the heelcap, and at the endgraft. The top is trimmed with Abalone herringbone–the first we’ve ever seen; ditto at the rosette and the back center strip. An additional perk? Star sapphires bound in 14-karat gold at the bridge pins and end pin. And all of this comes wrapped in a custom genuine, top hide leather hardshell case.
It’s amazing to us that Martin managed to build 50 of these D-50 Deluxes. The sheer amount of time and energy that went into this guitar beggars the imagination. An exquisite opportunity to acquire the center of your lifetime collection.
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The D-50 Deluxe needs little introduction to Martin fans, as it is a well-known celebration guitar for Martin. This one is crafted from Brazilian Rosewood and dressed to the nines! This limited edition guitar is as collectible as it is playable, and trust me you'll want to play this one! I can highly recommend adding this beauty to any collection. 
This guitar walks into the room, and all the others shine dull in comparison. The D-50 Deluxe exemplifies the spirit of the traditional American dreadnought and Martin's preservation of their craft in the present day. The pearl feather in the crown of your collection. | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.688 in |
| String Spacing | 2.125 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian |
Martin has put together a lot of unique models over the years--but this D-50 Deluxe might just take the cake. This is number 32 of only 50 such guitars ever built, complete with Brazilian Rosewood body and heavily bearclawed Sitka Spruce and a sprawling panoply of inlays along nearly every surface
The D-50 Deluxe needs little introduction to Martin fans, as it is a well-known celebration guitar for Martin. This one is crafted from Brazilian Rosewood and dressed to the nines
This guitar walks into the room, and all the others shine dull in comparison. The D-50 Deluxe exemplifies the spirit of the traditional American dreadnought and Martin's preservation of their craft in the present day 