1940 C.F. Martin & Co. D-45
A late pre-war D-45 — among the final examples before WWII halted production in 1942. These instruments would not be made again for 26 years. Full abalone, scalloped bracing, Brazilian rosewood at its finest.
Current Market Value
* 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) |
| 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 | 15 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic — full abalone inlay treatment.
What Changed in 1940
Late pre-war D-45 production. WWII is approaching and these are among the last pre-war D-45s. Full abalone ornamentation, scalloped bracing, Brazilian rosewood, Adirondack spruce. Production would cease entirely by 1942.
Collector's Notes
Late pre-war D-45s (1940-1942) are the most 'available' pre-war examples, though still extremely rare. The model would not be reintroduced until 1968. Every surviving example is tracked by collectors.