Explanation
Martin / 1977 D-45
"Only 76 bottles were produced."
1977 is the year of a strike at Martin, and perhaps because of that, only 76 D-45s were produced.
Therefore, you can see that it is extremely rare to find a 1977 D-45 in good condition still in existence.
Let's take a closer look at this device.
- Top
It is made of spruce with a fine grain.
The wood grain alone suggests that high-quality wood was used.
The body is adorned with white binding and vibrant abalone shell decorations.
It shows various expressions depending on the lighting.
- Side/Back
Made from straight-grained Indian rosewood.
The brown contrast creates a beautiful color and wood grain that you can truly appreciate.
The decoration, like the top, features white binding and abalone shell inlays, and even after nearly 50 years, its jewel-like beauty remains intact.
- Center strip
The multi-colored center strip, a distinctive feature of the D-45, is made by combining colorful, intricate parts, showcasing Martin's exceptional craftsmanship.
- Rosetta
The area around the soundhole is decorated with white/black multicolored cells and abalone shell inlays.
The craftsmanship of the artisans shines through.
- Pickguard
The pickguard is black, but it's still original.
This is illustrated by the patterns that appear in spruce wood depending on the lighting.
This is what happens when the spruce top wood and the pickguard adhere to each other over time.
Many Martin guitars develop cracks due to the pickguard warping caused by the shrinkage of the wood and pickguard material, which pulls on the wood. However, this guitar shows slight lifting due to age, but there are no cracks, suggesting it has been well cared for.
- Fingerboard
Featuring jet-black ebony, the abalone shell hexagon inlays shine brightly against the black fretboard.
-Bridge
The ebony downbelly bridge is fitted with a short saddle and white bridge pins.
- neck
The mahogany neck has a moderate thickness and a soft V-shape profile.
This grip is one of the important factors that produce overtones.
- Head
The headstock, which is veneered with Indian rosewood, features a vertical logo (commonly known as a vertical logo).RecruitIt is being done.
The logo's typeface is bold and features a well-defined bevel.
- Tuning Machine
The GROVER 102G is characteristic of this period.
The brilliant gold is still present, making this peg alone an extremely valuable part.
[Comment from the person in charge: Hoshino]
It's rare to find a 1977 D-45 in such good condition.
If you're seriously looking for a Martin D-45 in excellent condition, please give this a try.
[Specifications/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 / replacement parts / exterior condition, etc.]
*This information is based on our inspection of used/vintage items.
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-The condition is commensurate with its age, with scratches and scuffs from playing.
-There is some slight lifting of the pickguard, but there is no need to worry about cracks in the wood.
- You can see a touch-up mark on the upper right of the body top.
- Replaced the saddle with a new one.
-Evidence of a neck reset can be seen.
[Playing condition]
-String height at the 12th fret: 2.2mm on the 6th string side, 2.0mm on the 1st string side
- Saddle protrusion amount: Approximately 1.5mm to 2.0mm
- There are no muffled or buzzing sounds, and the playing condition is good.
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