1934 C.F. Martin & Co. D-45
A 1934 D-45 — only 2 made in the second year of production. Extreme rarity and historical significance. Full abalone ornamentation, scalloped bracing, Brazilian rosewood.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$650,000–$1,400,000
Very Good
$380,000–$650,000
Good
$230,000–$380,000
Fair
$115,000–$230,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce (top), Brazilian Rosewood (back and sides — maximum abalone ornament, scalloped bracing) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Scale Length | 25.400" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | None (acoustic) |
| Bridge | Ebony belly bridge (with abalone inlay) |
| Tuners | Grover Sta-Tite (gold) |
| Finish Options | Natural |
| Est. Production | 2 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic — full abalone inlay treatment.
What Changed in 1934
Second year of D-45 production — only 2 made. Gene Autry's success with the model was driving additional orders. Full abalone inlay, scalloped bracing, Adirondack spruce, Brazilian rosewood.
Collector's Notes
With only 2 made, 1934 D-45s are essentially individual instruments. Each is documented and tracked. Museum-level authentication required.