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Martin D-45 Modern Deluxe Acoustic Guitar

An Iconic Design Modernised for Today's Generation!

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SKU: CFM-GTR-D45-MODERNDE

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Product Description

Martin’s exquisite Modern Deluxe Series acoustic guitars seamlessly combine vintage sound and aesthetics with cutting-edge materials and contemporary playability. They're the perfect "old meets new" instruments — sharing the same basic recipe of their parent models in the Standard Series, but equipped with a raft of custom features that alter their sonic and performative characteristics; making them more suitable for today's generation.

This magnificent D-45 Modern Deluxe dreadnought model has many highlights, including a Sitka Spruce 'Vintage Tone System' (VTS) top, a dovetail neck joint, and a natural protein glue construction — yielding the rich, fully-aged sound that Martin guitars are known for. European Flamed Maple binding and gold open-gear tuners add to the luxurious look, while the ultra-modern upgrades include 'Liquidmetal' bridge pins, a tone-enhancing carbon fibre bridge plate, and a new neck shape that's slightly asymmetrical for maximum comfort. This guitar is anything but standard!

Key Features

  • VTS (Vintage Tone System) Top — A proprietary process that allows Martin to artificially age new guitar tops to adopt the characteristics of wood from a specific time period.
  • Adirondack Spruce Bracing — Adds punch and projection, balancing out the warmth and dryness of the VTS top.
  • 'Vintage Deluxe' Neck — This unique asymmetrical profile, combined with Martin’s 'High Performance' Taper, provides incredible playing comfort.
  • 2-Way Titanium Truss Rod — 64% lighter than a conventional steel truss rod, which noticeably reduces the total weight of the guitar.
  • Ebony Fingerboard — A dark and silky-smooth material that adds brightness and snap into the tonal equation.
  • Liquid Metal Bridge Pins — Deliver a subtle boost in volume and sustain, while enhancing the overall voice of the instrument.
  • Composite Carbon Fibre Bridge Plate — Both lighter and stiffer than a traditional wooden plate; increasing stability and allowing for optimal transfer of sonic energy.
  • 25.4" Scale Length — Gives the strings reassuringly strong tension; perfect for digging into big chords!

Specifications

Body

  • Body Size: D-14 Fret
  • Body Finish: Gloss
  • Back & Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
  • Top Material: Sitka Spruce with VTS
  • Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
  • Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
  • Binding: European Flamed Maple
  • Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe

Neck

  • Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
  • Neck Finish: Gloss
  • Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe
  • Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlays: Golden Era Style 45 Snowflake (Abalone with Mother of Pearl)
  • Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
  • Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
  • Nut: Bone
  • Frets: 20

Hardware

  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Bridge Style: Modern Belly (Drop in Saddle)
  • Bridge Pins: Liquid Metal
  • Saddle: Compensated Bone
  • Saddle Radius: 16"
  • Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
  • Tuners: Gold Open Gear

Miscellaneous

  • Case: Ply Hardshell
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Customer Reviews

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Mr Robert Hill14th Nov 2022

I have eyed the D-45 for years but was not sure whether to stick with the standard or go for the new Modern Deluxe. As soon as I tried this I was really impressed - The Standard is great but the Modern had something more....Great bass response, light , fantastic neck and all-round just better. Super pricey but in my experience you gets what you pay for.....there is nothing compares to this. I've had some great acoustics but this really is the standout. Some don't like the D-45 bling (I obvs do)- but it is more than just shiny bits....the wood and finish are as good as can be and the playability and tone to die for. If you want something really special (and can afford it) this is defo worth the investment in my book.

Value 3Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

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