1977 D-45

Martin / 1977 D-45

"A production run of just 76 guitars"

There is a story that 1977 was the year a strike occurred at Martin, and perhaps because of that, only 76 D-45s were produced.
As you can imagine, this makes it extremely rare to find a 1977 D-45 in good condition still in existence today.

Let’s take a closer look at this instrument.

—Top
It features spruce with a fine-grained figure.
The grain alone is indicative of the high-quality wood used.
The body is adorned with white binding and colorful abalone shell inlays.
It reveals different expressions depending on the light.

—Sides/Back
Straight-grained Indian rosewood is used.
You can appreciate the beautiful color and grain, with striking brown contrasts.
Like the top, the decoration features white binding accented with abalone shell inlays; though nearly 50 years have passed, its jewel-like beauty remains intact.

—Center Strip
The multicolored center strip, a hallmark of the D-45, is crafted by combining colorful, intricate pieces, showcasing the high level of craftsmanship of Martin.

—Rosette
The soundhole is adorned with a multicolored white and black celluloid inlay and abalone shell inlay.
The craftsmanship truly shines.

ーPickguard
Although the pickguard is black, it retains its original condition.
This is evidenced by the spruce grain that appears depending on the light.
This pattern emerges as the spruce top and the pickguard bond together over time.
In many Martin guitars, cracks occur when the pickguard warps due to contraction differences between the wood and the pickguard material, pulling on the wood. However, while this instrument shows slight lifting over time, it has no cracks, indicating it has been carefully maintained.

—Fingerboard
Made of jet-black ebony, the abalone shell hexagon inlays shine as if illuminating the black fingerboard.

—Bridge
The ebony down-belly bridge is fitted with short saddles and white bridge pins.

—Neck
The mahogany neck features a soft V-shape with a moderate thickness.
This grip is one of the key factors in producing harmonics.

ーHead
The headstock, made of Indian rosewood veneer, features a vertical logo (commonly known as the "vertical logo").
The logo’s lettering is bold and features a solid bevel.

—Tuning Machines
The GROVER 102G is characteristic of this era.
The lustrous gold finish remains intact, making these tuning pegs alone a highly valuable component.

[Staff Comment: Hoshino]

It’s rare to find a 1977 D-45 in such excellent condition.
If you’re seriously looking for a Martin D-45 in excellent condition, please give this one a try.

[Specs/Included Case]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Indian Rosewood
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Ebony
NECK: Mahogany
NUT WIDTH: 43mm
SCALE: 644mm
CASE: Original Hard Shell Case

[Repair/Modification History / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition, etc.]
*Please note that this is a used/vintage item, and the information provided is based on our inspection.
Please be aware of this in advance.
- The instrument shows signs of age, such as scratches and scuffs from playing.
- There is some lifting on the pickguard, but there is no concern regarding cracks in the wood.
- There are signs of touch-up work on the upper right corner of the body top.
- New saddle installed.
- There are signs that the neck has been reset.

[Playing Condition]
- String action at the 12th fret: 2.2 mm on the 6th string side, 2.0 mm on the 1st string side
- Saddle height: approx. 1.5mm–2.0mm
-No muffled tones or buzzing; playing condition is excellent.

[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 months]

[Online Shopping Assurance Service]
Since we cannot offer customers the opportunity to try out the instrument before purchase, we provide a 6-day trial period after the product arrives.
Please take your time to try the product at home, and if you are not satisfied, we will refund the purchase price.
*You are responsible for the round-trip shipping costs.