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This model is retired but may still be available at a dealer near you. 

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Description

Here to remind you why you fell in love with us in the first place, the new Authentics are constructed the old way - with hide glue, throughout, and historically-accurate detailing confirmed by using a CAT scan machine located at the Smithsonian Institution. The D-45S Authentic 1936 is based on a large body D-45 located in our museum, and features Brazilian rosewood back and sides, an Adirondack spruce top, period-correct "45" Authentic style appointments, and includes gold tuners with hand-engraved butterbean knobs. Martin’s new VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) is employed for the top and braces. The new Martin VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) uses a unique recipe that is based on the historic torrefaction system. The VTS acts much like a time machine in which Martin can target certain time periods and age the top/braces to that era. This focused method allows Martin’s craftsmen and women to recreate not only the pleasing visual aesthetics of a vintage guitar, but also reproduce the special tones previously reserved for vintage instruments.

Specifications

Highlights

D-14 Fret Large Body body size
Brazilian Rosewood back and sides
Adirondack Spruce with VTS top
Clear
Authentic 1936 with Standard Taper
Brazilian Rosewood back
Ply Hardshell case
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Clear
Top Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Top Detail: None
Binding: Antique White
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/16''
Bridge Pin Material: Faux Ivory
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body Size: D-14 Fret Large Body
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
Back Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: None
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Style 45 Golden Era
Back Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern: Authentic 1936 Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Brace Size: 5/16"
Heelcap: Antique White
Endpiece: Antique White
Endpiece Inlay: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Neck Shape: Authentic 1936
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Gloss
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1936 Authentic Style Snowflakes
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material: Antique White
Side Dots: Faux Tortoise
Headstock Shape: Solid with 1936 Taper and Diamond
Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: 1936 Authentic Block Inlay
Headplate Binding Material: Antique White
Headplate Detail: None
Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
Knob: Engraved Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Case: Ply Hardshell
Label: None
Electronics: No
Left Handed Availability: true

At A Glance

Body Shape & Volume

D-14 Fret Large Body

Neck Shape

Authentic 1936

RETIRED

D-45S Authentic 1936

D-45S Authentic 1936

5 out of 5 Customer Rating

This model is retired but may still be available at a dealer near you. 

D-45S Authentic 1936

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