A Brazilian Rosewood model limited to 50 pieces worldwide!!
Limited to 50 pieces worldwide: the Brazilian Rosewood Model!!
[Model Specifications]
| MODEL : | D-50 Deluxe (Koa Deluxe) |
| CONSTRUCTION : | Mahogany Blocks / Dovetail Neck Joint |
| BODY SIZE : | D-14 Fret |
| TOP: | Solid Sitka Spruce with Heavy Bearclaw |
| ROSETTE : | Herringbone Pearl |
| TOP BRACING PATTERN: | D-OMLE Forward Shifted |
| TOP BRACES: | Solid Adirondack Spruce, Scalloped 5/16 |
| BACK MATERIAL: | Solid Brazilian Rosewood (Solid Hawaiian Koa) |
| BACK PURFLING: | Fiber/Heart Pearl/BWB Fiber/Herringbone Pearl/BWB Fiber/Heart Pearl/BW Fiber (Mitered Inlays and Pearl) |
| SIDE MATERIAL: | Solid Brazilian Rosewood (Solid Hawaiian Koa) |
| Endpiece: | Style 45 |
| ENDPIECE INLAY: | Boxed, Heart Pearl |
| BINDING: | Grained Ivoroid |
| TOP INLAY STYLE: | Herringbone Pearl with Black/White/Black Fiber Inlays |
| SIDE INLAY: | Abalone Pearl with Black/White/Black Fiber Inlays |
| BACK INLAY: | Abalone Pearl with Black/White/Black Fiber Inlays |
| NECK MATERIAL: | Genuine Mahogany |
| NECK SHAPE: | Modified V |
| NUT MATERIAL: | Fossilized Ivory |
| HEADSTOCK: | Solid/6-String Diamond/Square Tapered/Heart Pearl Border |
| HEADPLATE: | Solid Brazilian Rosewood / 45-Style Heart Pearl Border (Solid Hawaiian Koa) |
| HEELCAP : | Brazilian Rosewood (Solid Hawaiian Koa) |
| FINGERBOARD MATERIAL : | Solid Black Ebony |
| SCALE LENGTH : | 25.4'' (645.2mm) |
| NUMBER OF FRETS: | 14 |
| TOTAL FRETS: | 19 |
| Fingerboard width at nut: | 1 11/16'' (42.9mm) |
| FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT THE 12TH FRET: | 2 1/8'' (54.0mm) |
| FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: | Mother-of-pearl with heart-shaped pearl border |
| FINGERBOARD BINDING: | Grained Ivoroid |
| BACK & SIDES FINISH: | Polished Gloss |
| FINISH TOP: | Polished Gloss |
| NECK FINISH: | Polished Gloss |
| BRIDGE MATERIAL: | Solid Black Ebony |
| BRIDGE STYLE: | Standard Belly |
| BRIDGE STRING SPACING: | 2 1/8'' (54.0mm) |
| SADDLE: | 16 |
| TUNING MACHINES: | Waverly Gold Hand-Engraved with Butterbean Knobs |
| RECOMMENDED STRINGS : | Martin SP 4200 Medium Phosphor Bronze |
| BRIDGE & END PINS : | Fossil Ivory/Star Sapphire Dots Bordered in 14-Karat Gold Settings |
| PICKGUARD : | Black / Beveled / Tree of Life / Mother-of-Pearl Border Inlay |
| CASE: | 545DL Geib style |
| INTERIOR LABEL: | Signed by CFM IV—Numbered sequentially out of a total of 50 |
| ELECTRONICS: | Optional |
Not only the sides and back, but also the headplate and heel cap feature the highest-grade, rare Brazilian rosewood (Hacanda).The top features high-grade Sitka spruce with heavy bearclaw grain, while the top bracing is crafted from premium Adirondack spruce... Given these specifications alone, it’s easy to imagine this as a premium masterpiece capable of producing a superb sound, but the true highlight of this model is its array of artistic inlays.
The "Tree of Life" pattern, densely applied to the jet-black ebony fingerboard, bridge, and pickguard, was designed exclusively for this D-50 Deluxe. At first glance, it may appear similar to standard designs, but upon closer inspection, you’ll notice that every vine is outlined, creating a design that makes the "Tree of Life" stand out even more luxuriously.Another distinctive feature is how the vine extends all the way to the headplate, where the "Martin & Co." logo is also an abalone inlay with a border.The herringbone pearl inlay running along the body purfling and rosette is truly magnificent, serving as a beautiful decoration that more than sufficiently enhances the overall impression of the body. Additionally, the single "Tree of Life" motif applied to each corner of the sides and back further conveys a sense of elegance.
Martin Guitar has released numerous Brazilian rosewood models featuring luxurious inlays, such as the D-45 DX CFM, released to commemorate the 200th anniversary of C.F. Martin I’s birth, and the D-45 Deluxe (currently in stock at our store), which has been produced in limited quantities every year since 1993. Among these, the D-50 Deluxe reigns supreme as the pinnacle of the line, with only 50 units produced worldwide.
We managed to acquire this instrument after making a special request to a collector residing in Canada. Please enjoy this truly exceptional masterpiece.
Martin D-50 Deluxe '02 Ltd. 27 of 50
Martin MC-45 '83
A Grand Auditorium Cutaway with Brazilian Rosewood!!
This Brazilian rosewood Grand Auditorium Cutaway was produced to commemorate Martin’s 150th anniversary. A fully custom-ordered instrument, it is a magnificent masterpiece featuring abalone inlays on the bridge, pickguard, fingerboard, and headstock that radiate a stunning brilliance.
Although it features a larger 16-inch (406.4 mm) full body compared to a Dreadnought, this Grand Auditorium (OOOO) model is uniquely designed with the same body depth (104.8 mm) as an Auditorium. The elegant yet dynamic sound produced by the premium Brazilian rosewood is simply exquisite. The label bears the handwritten signatures of C.F. Martin III and IV.
Specifications: Top/Spruce, S&B/Brazilian Rosewood, Neck/Mahogany, Fingerboard & Bridge/Ebony, Cutaway, Tuners/Original Gold (Pearly White Buttons), Nut Width/42.9mm, Scale Length/645.2mm. Comes with the original hard case.
Martin OO-45 Jacaranda "Tree of Life" Custom
A masterpiece that can truly be called the ultimate Grand Concert model!!
This OO-45, known for being John Baez’s favorite, features a 12th-fret joint. Ordered in 1991 with a German spruce top and jacaranda back and sides, the sheer opulence of the abalone inlays is simply extraordinary.While the shining torch inlay on the headstock and the magnificent "Tree of Life" design spanning the fretboard are truly overwhelming, the bridge and pickguard are also lavishly adorned with abalone. It has been crafted into a masterpiece that can truly be called the ultimate Grand Concert model. An elegant tone emanates from the finest Jacaranda. Don’t miss this opportunity.
Top/German Spruce, S&B/Brazilian Rosewood, Neck/Mahogany, Fingerboard/Ebony (with Abalone Tree of Life),Bridge: Ebony (with abalone inlay), Pickguard: Original Black (with abalone inlay), Tuners: Original Gold, Nut Width: 46.0mm, Scale Length: 645.2mm. Comes with an original hard case.
Martin D-45 Deluxe Ltd. '93
Limited to 50 pieces worldwide!! A special model featuring lavish use of carefully selected Brazilian rosewood!!
This is an extremely rare Martin D-45 Deluxe, released in 1993 as a limited edition of only 50 pieces worldwide. It is a Deluxe Edition model that lavishly features carefully selected Brazilian rosewood, an ultra-rare wood!!
The first thing that catches your eye is the artistic "Tree of Life" inlay on the fingerboard! Beautiful abalone inlays adorn the bridge and pickguard, and meticulous detailing extends all the way down to the tuning pegs.This alone makes it clear that this is a truly special model!
Of course, as a special edition crafted from the finest Brazilian rosewood, the sound is absolutely compelling! It features a low end with substantial depth yet an elegant tone, clear highs, and a well-balanced midrange! It delivers a superb sound rich with brilliant overtones!!
Given that this is such a special model, anyone who gets their hands on one is truly fortunate to own this masterpiece!!
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Sides & Back: Solid Brazilian Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony
Nut Width: 44mm
Scale Length: 645mm
Weight: 2.2kg
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