{"product_id":"martin-000-45-one-of-three-made-in-1975","title":"Martin 1975 000-45 Natural One of Three Made Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle 45 Martin guitars are extremely rare from this era.  Last year, we sold the only 000-45 made in 1974 and we're stoked to have this rare 1975 here in the shop!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFrom the first 000-45 in 1906 through 2005, Martin built exactly 341 of them — a production total that makes them among the rarest catalog acoustic guitars ever made by any American manufacturer. Three were made in 1975, including this example.  Style 45 guitars always get the best woods.  You can tell when you play this one - it sounds amazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/willcuttguitars.com\/collections\/murphy-labs\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe 000-45 was discontinued in 1942 due to wartime materials shortages, and there were no pearl-appointed guitars at all in Martin's lineup until 1968, when Martin reintroduced the D-45, followed by the 000-45 in 1970. The 1970s production run represents the reintroduction of the most elaborate guitar Martin makes after nearly three decades of absence from the catalog.  This is the ultimate collectible prize, featuring hand-selected abalone on the top, back, and sides, including a pearl border around the neck joint. The demand for these instruments was never commercial in any conventional sense. Martin built them when someone specifically requested one. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/willcuttguitars.com\/collections\/murphy-labs\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe 45-style fingerboard inlays are what Martin calls the long-pattern snowflake type — and all of the pearl is abalone, which is much more colorful than just white mother-of-pearl. The abalone purfling runs the full perimeter of the top, back, and sides — every edge of this instrument is bordered in abalone — with the vertical block C.F. Martin headstock logo also in abalone. The ebony fingerboard and ebony bridge are correct period specifications. The solid sitka spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides are in excellent condition throughout, with no cracks and no repairs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/products\/gibson-custom-shop-limited-edition-1959-es-345-varitone-2523765\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe guitar has been refretted.  The frets are in very good condition and the work is clean. The pickguard is a non-original tortoiseshell replacement. The saddle is non-original synthetic. The nut was removed for the fret job and returned. A strap button has been added at the neck heel. None of these details affect the instrument's structural integrity, playability, or tonal character — they are disclosed fully and are visible in the photos. The finish shows some checking consistent with 50 years of age, expected and natural in a nitrocellulose lacquer instrument of this vintage. Action is set at 4\/32\" on both strings at the twelfth fret. At 4 lbs 7 oz this is an extraordinarily light instrument. Mahogany neck at .855\" at the first fret and .989\" at the tenth, 24.9\" scale, 1-11\/16\" nut, 16\" radius. Period-correct Martin hardshell case — not the original case, but a correct-era Martin case we had in stock and matched to the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe saddle shows some height and the action is reasonable, as noted in the spec below.  The guitar will eventually need a neck reset, as all vintage Martin guitars do, but it is good to go as it sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\" title=\"Sell your vintage guitar to Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/martin-guitars-used-vintage-acoustic\" title=\"Vintage \u0026amp; Used Martin guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Martin Acoustic Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/guild-acoustic-guitars\" title=\"Guild Acoustic Guitars - Vintage \u0026amp; Used at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuild Vintage \u0026amp; Used Acoustic Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/ukulele-mandolin-banjo\" title=\"Folk Instruments - Vintage \u0026amp; Used at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolk instruments - vintage \u0026amp; used\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: Excellent, some checking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 4lbs 7oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 24.9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness at 1st Fret: .8555\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness at 10th Fret: .9895\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Spacing At Bridge:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Length: 19-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower Bout: 15-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 9-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper Bout: 11-7\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 4-1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall Length: 39-3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Color: tortoise shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Original?: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eStrap Buttons: yes, stock endpin and one added at neck heel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: Grover closed gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Original: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: removed for fret job and returned to guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInlay: Mother of Pearl diamonds and snowflakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: refret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: replaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Material: Solid Sitka Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Cracks: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Binding: abalone \/ white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Binding Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Material: rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Binding: abalone \/ white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBracing Material: spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBracing Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Wood: ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pins: plastic with abalone inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Plate Material: rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Plate Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Plate Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Material: synthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup System: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Brand: Martin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: No - we had a period correct case in stock and added it to the guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Gauge: 12-53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String at 12th Fret: 4\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 6th String at 12th Fret: 4\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: no\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy completing your purchase you are agreeing to this shipping policy. Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStringed Instruments\u003c\/b\u003e: Multiple shipping speeds are available for orders on our website — Ground, 2 Day, 3 Day, and Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb orders: customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56466426986662,"sku":"G-2268","price":14999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/martin-1975-000-45-natural-one-of-three-made-excellent-8764811.jpg?v=1779108734","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/martin-000-45-one-of-three-made-in-1975","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}