1941 C.F. Martin & Co. D-45
A 1941 pre-war D-45 — the penultimate year of production. Only 10 made as WWII was about to engulf the nation. Full abalone inlay, scalloped bracing, and the finest materials. The end of an era.
Current Market Value
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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 | 10 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic — full abalone inlay treatment.
What Changed in 1941
Late pre-war D-45 — WWII began for the US in December. Only 10 made. These are among the final pre-war D-45s. Full abalone ornamentation, scalloped bracing, Brazilian rosewood. Production would cease entirely the following year.
Collector's Notes
1941 D-45s are documented individually. The approaching war adds historical poignancy. These instruments represent the culmination of pre-war Martin craftsmanship at its most ornate.