Martin Guitar

Model:

D-45 Authentic 1942

Construction:

Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint

Body Size:

D-14 Fret

Top:

Solid Adirondack Spruce

Rosette:

Style 45

Top Bracing Pattern:

Standard ''X'' Scalloped (Authentic), Rear Shifted

Top Braces:

Solid Adirondack Spruce 5/16''

Back Material:

Solid Brazilian Rosewood

Back Purfling:

Style 45 - Golden Era

Side Material:

Solid Brazilian Rosewood

Endpiece:

Grained Ivoroid

Endpiece Inlay:

Solid Brazilian Rosewood and Black/Maple Fiber

Binding:

Grained Ivoroid

Top Inlay Style:

Style 42

Side Inlay:

Style 45

Back Inlay:

Style 45

Neck Material:

Solid Genuine Mahogany

Neck Shape:

Authentic 1942 Barrel and heel

Nut Material:

Fossilized Ivory

Headstock:

Solid/Authentic 1942 Diamond/Square Taper

Headplate:

Solid Brazilian Rosewood

Heelcap:

Grained Ivoroid

Fingerboard Material:

Solid Black Ebony

Scale Length:

25.4''

Number of Frets Clear:

14

Number of Frets Total:

20

Fingerboard Width at Nut:

1-11/16''

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret:

2-1/8''

Fingerboard Position Inlays:

Hexagons - Authentic style

Fingerboard Binding:

Grained Ivoroid

Finish Back & Sides:

Polished Gloss

Finish Top:

Polished Gloss

Finish Neck:

Polished Gloss

Bridge Material:

Solid Black Ebony

Bridge Style:

1930s Style Belly

Bridge String Spacing:

2-1/8''

Saddle:

Fossilized Ivory

Tuning Machines:

Waverly Gold W16, 4060 Open-Geared w/ Butterbean knobs

Recommended Strings:

Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200)

Bridge & End Pins:

Ivory Colored Poly w/Select Pearl Dots

Pickguard:

Delmar Tortoise Color

Case:

545V Harptone

Interior Label:

none

Electronics:

not available as an option

Other Options:

Available left-handed at no additional charge

Other Comments:

All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice.