Martin D-45 Preowned 2004

The Martin D-45 Standard stands at the very top of Martin’s production lineup, representing the ultimate expression of their craftsmanship and heritage. This 2004 example features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides, delivering a full-bodied dreadnought tone with deep lows, shimmering highs, and a balanced midrange that records beautifully. The tonewood pairing offers remarkable projection and warmth, ideal for both studio and stage.

Adorned with hand-inlaid abalone pearl on every edge, the D-45 is a masterpiece of precision and elegance. Its 14-fret dreadnought body, low-profile neck, and ebony fingerboard make it effortless to play, while its ornate appointments—abalone rosette, ivoroid binding, and gold tuners—underscore its position as Martin’s flagship model. This D-45 embodies the sound and look that define the phrase “world-class acoustic guitar.”

This 2004-built D-45 sounds as incredible as it looks, with lush overtones, deep piano-like bass and a loud, commanding voice. This era of D-45's were built with a slimmer 1-11/16" nut width, perfect for strummers, and a professionally-installed LR Baggs HiFi pickup system. It's in wonderful condition, with only light playwear mostly confined to the pickguard, and a great medium action that can handle the heaviest of right hands. An heirloom dreadnought in every sense. Includes original hardshell case.

Specs

• Model D-45 Standard

• Year 2004

• Body size D-14 Fret

• Top Solid Sitka Spruce

• Top bracing Forward-shifted X, hand-scalloped 5/16” Sitka

• Back and sides Solid East Indian Rosewood

• Back purfling Style-45 Abalone

• Binding Grained Ivoroid

• Neck Select Hardwood (Low Profile)

• Neck joint Dovetail

• Scale length 25.4"

• Fingerboard Black Ebony

• Fingerboard radius 16"

• Fingerboard inlay Abalone Style-45 Hexagons

• Nut width 1 11/16"

• Width at 12th fret 2 1/8"

• Nut and saddle Bone

• Bridge Ebony, Belly-Style, Long Saddle

• Rosette Style-45 Abalone

• Pickguard Faux Tortoise

• Headplate East Indian Rosewood with C.F. Martin Block Inlay (Abalone)

• Tuners Gold Enclosed Gear

• Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

• Electronics None

• Strings Martin MSP4200 Medium Phosphor Bronze

• Case 545E Cabernet Hardshell

• Country of origin Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA