Explanation
Martin / 1976 D-45
The D-45 is considered Martin's flagship model.
The reasons for this include the use of carefully selected tonewoods in the 40s series guitars, as well as the luxurious decorations on the body, fretboard, and other parts, all handcrafted by skilled artisans, particularly in the D-45.
Furthermore, the tone emanating from the D-45 is characterized by its brilliant and rich resonance, creating a feeling of being enveloped in sound as the entire guitar resonates together.
This instrument also boasts a rich and resonant sound.
- Head's vertical logo
The top-of-the-line models in the 40s series feature a style known as the vertical logo (commonly called the "vertical logo").RecruitIt is being done.
One interesting feature of this machine is that, compared to other machines from the same 1970s, the font is slightly larger.RecruitIt is being done.
For comparison, if you compare it to a D-45 made in 1973, you'll notice that the lettering on the 1976 model is slightly larger.
The body top is made of finely grained Sitka spruce.RecruitIt is being done.
The body binding is wrapped in white celluloid, and the purfling is decorated with abalone shell.
The rosette around the soundhole features sparkling abalone shell decorations in addition to white and black celluloid.
The pickguard has been replaced, but it's a glossy black pickguard with beveled edges.RecruitI am doing it.
The sides and back are made of quarter-sawn Indian rosewood.
Like the top piece, the white cell frame is adorned with eye-catching abalone shell decorations.
The fretboard is made of ebony, and the hexagonal inlays showcase the expressive beauty of abalone.
The neck is made of mahogany, and its moderately thick, soft V-shape fits naturally in the hand.
Until 1985, the truss rod built into the neck was square.RecruitIt is being done.
The Downbelly bridge is made of lustrous ebony and is fitted with a short saddle.
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The difference in the length of the 6th string post indicates that the 3rd string tuning peg has been replaced.
The strap hole at the end of the body has been enlarged, suggesting that a pickup was once installed there.
I hope you can see that even the same D-45 can show various characteristics depending on the era.
The appeal of this particular instrument lies not only in its vertical logo, but also in its tone, which offers a rich, enveloping sound reminiscent of Steinway or Bösendorfer pianos.
[Specifications/Included Case]
TOP: Sitka Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Indian Rosewood
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Ebony
NECK: Mahogany
Nut width: 43mm
SCALE: 645mm
CASE: Original Hard Shell Case(Blue)
[condition]
-There are some scratches from picking and wear from use, but otherwise it is in very good condition.
- There are no muffled or buzzing sounds, and the playing condition is excellent.
-String height at the 12th fret: 2.5mm on the 6th string side, 2.0mm on the 1st string side
- Saddle protrusion amount: Approximately 1.5mm to 2.0mm
- The tuning peg for the 3rd string has been replaced.
There is a repaired crack in the lower right corner of the soundhole.
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