![]() ![]() This instrument has ornamental rhinestones inserted into the head, snowflake inlays have been replaced by more "modern" hexagons (engraved "RED" and "D-45" at the 12th and 19th frets, respectively), also the original D-45 back has been replaced by a later D-28 back at some point. Previously owned by Red Smiley, now in the collection of Mac Yasuda, illustrations (from Japanese magazine) here. In the collection of Mac Yasuda, illustrated in the "Martin Guitar Book", also "The Vintage Guitar Vol. Additional background information and photos of this guitar available here. Illustrated on p. 248 of and on page 263 of the hardcover version of George Gruhn/Walter Carter book "Acoustic Guitars and Other Fretted Instruments". Third and last 12 fret model, all remainder are 14 frets the only 12 fret instrument with solid (non slotted) head and vertical "C F Martin" inlay as per 14-fret models. Now in the collection of Mac Yasuda.Ģ pick guards according to the D-45 master list current existence not known Illustrated on p. 207 of Arlen Roth, "Complete Acoustic Guitar", 1985 (photo provided by Gruhn Guitars, Nashville), also on p. 263 of the hardcover version of George Gruhn/Walter Carter book "Acoustic Guitars and Other Fretted Instruments" where it is credited to "Steve Shaw", therefore potentially included in the collection of the late Steven Kern Shaw (refer "Miscellaneous" section). Shown in this video from the Martin Museum.ĭ-45S Special wide body (16 1/4 Inches). On loan to, and on display at, the Martin Museum in Nazareth from collector Sten Juhlas according to. įirst 14 fret model (14 frets clear of the body), special wide body (16 1/4 Inches). Featured in "Acoustic Guitar" "Great Acoustics" section, December 1999. Presently in Hank Risan's Museum of Modern Instruments (MOMI) collection. Made for Jackie "Kid" Moore, 12 fret model with solid headstock featuring "torch" inlay. Special order for Gene Autry, "Gene Autry" on fingerboard, 12 fret model with slotted head and "torch" inlay on headstock, currently in the Autry National Center in Los Angeles photographs and other information available here. Instruments marked "" are those known to exist according to either information contained herein or a separate version of the Martin D-45 Master List. The listing of serial numbers presented below is from Mike Longworth's book "Martin Guitars - A History", while associated information is from other sources as available, one particularly valuable source being the Martin D-45 Master List maintained by Robert (Bob) Hamilton and Bruce Herrmann. Serial numbers and years, with notes as available 1 Serial numbers and years, with notes as available.If you were unable to determine the date of manufacture of the Martin guitar, you can also search for information on the forum. Martin serial number Database for E-18, EM-18, EB-18 models SERIAL NUMBERĪn exception to the order set of serial numbers and production year is the electric solid body guitars E-18, EM-18, and EB-18 bass, produced from 1978 to mid-1980. Martin Serial Number Database Since 1898 SERIAL NUMBER Because Martin had estimated that in 1898 around 8000 instruments had been built, the series numbering starts in 1898 with 8000. All Martin Guitars have been numbered in sequential order since 1898. ![]() Since the 19th century, Martin has made one of the best flat-top acoustic guitars.
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