1975 C.F. Martin & Co. D-45
The 1970s D-45 with Indian rosewood — the most widely available version of Martin's flagship model. The abalone inlay remains stunning and the spruce top develops excellent tone with age.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$18,000–$35,000
Very Good
$11,000–$18,000
Good
$7,000–$11,000
Fair
$3,500–$7,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce (top), Indian Rosewood (back and sides) |
| 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 | 540 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic — full abalone inlay treatment.
What Changed in 1975
Indian rosewood D-45 — the standard post-1970 configuration. The abalone ornamentation remains spectacular. Despite the rosewood change, these are extraordinarily beautiful instruments.
Collector's Notes
The transition from Brazilian to Indian rosewood cuts the value roughly in half. Indian D-45s are still magnificent guitars — the full abalone inlay treatment and spruce top make them exceptional.