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There are many new D-45s. A genuine vintage D-45 with a prewar character, on the other hand, is practically nonexistent.
\nThis extraordinary guitar is based on an original Martin D-45<\/strong><\/em><\/a> from 1973<\/strong>. It was professionally restored to the coveted prewar specifications<\/strong> and now combines the mature sound of an instrument over 50 years old with the design features of the legendary prewar models.
\nAs part of the conversion, the guitar was fitted with scalloped bracing<\/strong>, a tortoise pickguard<\/strong>, and a high-quality refinish. The result is a D-45 with exceptional responsiveness, impressive dynamics, and an open, powerful tone\u2014just as you’d expect from a well-played vintage Martin. The guitar plays beautifully and is in exceptionally good condition.<\/p>\n

Only 91<\/strong> of the original prewar D-45s were ever made<\/strong>; today, they are among the most valuable acoustic guitars in the world and\u2014depending on their history and condition\u2014fetch prices ranging from several hundred thousand to over a million dollars.
\nAccording to the previous owner, this guitar comes from the estate of the renowned guitarist and author John Pearse<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/a>, which further underscores its special appeal.<\/p>\n

Anyone who invests in a new D-45 today will generally receive a modern, mass-produced instrument. Here is a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine vintage Martin<\/strong> with exceptional tone, prewar DNA, and a character all its own\u2014an instrument that is one of a kind.<\/p>\n

\u2705 Model: Martin<\/span><\/span> D-45 Prewar Conversion
\u2705 Year of construction: 1973
\u2705 Made in USA
\u2705 Original Martin D-45
\u2705 Professional conversion to pre-war specifications
\u2705 Scalloped Bracing
\u2705 Tortoise pickguard
\u2705 Refinishing after the renovation
\u2705 2190 grams
\u2705 Excellent playability
\u2705 Exceptionally resonant vintage sound
\u2705 Original Vintage Martin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rare Vintage Martin<\/strong>
\nCondition: Very Good
\nSerial No.: 315617
\nWeight: 2.1 kg
\nShipping class: Extra Heavy<\/strong><\/a>
\nCase: yes, not original
\nBrokerage sale: 15480<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":250497,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[2603,2064],"product_tag":[2470,1862],"class_list":{"0":"post-251965","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-collectors-item","7":"product_cat-acoustic-guitars-en","8":"product_tag-collectors-item-en","9":"product_tag-vintage-en","10":"product_shipping_class-extra-heavy","11":"pa_baujahr-70s-en","13":"first","14":"instock","15":"sold-individually","16":"purchasable","17":"product-type-simple"},"composite_virtual":false,"composite_layout":"","composite_add_to_cart_form_location":"","composite_editable_in_cart":false,"composite_sold_individually_context":"","composite_shop_price_calc":"","composite_components":[],"composite_scenarios":[],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","yoast_head":"\n1973 Martin - 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