Why buying a Martin D-45 dreadnought acoustic guitar

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Why buying a Martin D-45 dreadnought acoustic guitar

There are so many expensive guitars which I usually don’t often talk about. The Martin D45 dreadnought acoustic guitar is an expensive guitar, own a Martin D45 is many people’s dream, but it is expensive ! Is is worthful? Is it worth to buy ? Yes it is !

Before I’m going to talk about why it is worth for it , there are certain guitar brands where if I had the money, I would put down the cash to buy and not think twice about it. Brands like Gretsch, Epiphone and so on. I may talk about those brands later. But for now I’m talking about Martin.

When people talk about the ”D” type guitar, people are usually talking about a Martin D45, the legendary Dreadnought guitar, Martin’s flagship dreadnought guitar in the long acoustic guitar history. But, what makes the Dreadnought D guitar so special ? Why so many people are desiring for the D? I have concluded some reasons as below. Of course these are my personal opinions.

While you may first be drawn to the D-45 by its elegant looks, you’ll soon find that the heart of this guitar lies in its big, detailed sound. The best way I can describe a D is that it is “the sound” of what a natural acoustic is supposed to sound like. It more or less defined the country-and-western acoustic tone, and later on defined the acoustic you hear on any movie soundtrack that’s worth listening to that features an acoustic guitar.

The D is a gentleman’s guitar. It is not something meant to be played nor even touched by pimple-faced metalhead kids that don’t understand what a D is all about. To appreciate a D takes a man who understands the value of a properly made acoustic that just sings whenever you play it.

Do you have to be an expert player to play a D? Not at all, and that’s part of the beauty of it. You will be 100% comfortable about its size and shape. The sound projection makes anything you play on it sound amazing, even it it is just your standard campfire song style chords.

The D can be a collector’s piece, a D appreciates in its value quickly. If there was ever a no-brainer investment instrument, the D is literally a can’t-go-wrong purchase. If you buy one today, it’s pretty much guaranteed it will be worth more in the future.

If you’ve saved up your money and want to buy something that’s a real show-stopper of a guitar. That’s the D. The proper guitar players know how to spot a D instantly. The D is simply a 100% proper acoustic, front to back, top to bottom. There are very few guitars where I say “whoa” when I see one. The Martin D45 dreadnought guitar is one of them.

Why buying a Martin D-45 dreadnought acoustic guitar

But this seems not enough to explain why is a Martin D-45 guitar is so expensive. Mainly because it’s made just like Martin used to make them in the pre-war era. You’ve heard the old saying “they don’t build ’em like they used to”. Well, Martin does build D-45s exactly like they used to, very much on purpose so it’s as authentic as they could possibly construct them. As crazy as this sounds, I honestly don’t believe the price is too high for it. I think it is appropriately priced for what it is.

All me to describe in this way. The Martin D-45 represents the most elegantly appointed dreadnought in Martin’s standard collection. You get it all with this guitar: a luxurious sound, gorgeous appointments, and the kind of playability that makes you want to pick it up again and again. It’s no coincidence that prewar D-45s are some of the most sought-after guitars in the world — and not just because they’re so rare; the D-45 model is simply the pinnacle of Martin’s premium brand. The Martin D45 is sure to appreciate in tonal value with every successive strum. Some other guitars are priced way too high for what they really are. But not for the Martin D-45. You will get exactly what you are expecting from it, which is a perfect-playing and perfect-sounding acoustic guitar.

Why buying a Martin D-45 dreadnought acoustic guitar

Many people buy a guitar to perform on a stage. Is the Martin D-45 good for stage ? No, the D is meant to be privately owned and appreciated that way.

No. The D is meant to be privately owned and appreciated that way. If you want a proper acoustic stage performing guitar, that would be a Martin D-35. Looks great and has a proper acoustic tone. The D35 is not cheap by any means, but is can withstand stage environments a whole a lot better. But even so, I still recommend Martin D45 first if you can afford an expensive guitar.

Why buy an expensive D45 if it can’t be played on stage ? If you asked yourself this, you’re missing the point of owning a D in the first place. Owning a D-45 is not about bringing it on stage and performing with it. It is about owning one of the best proper acoustic guitars money can buy. There are men out there who get to a point in life where they want to buy “that one really good guitar” and have the money to spend, but honestly don’t know what guitar to spend it on. You would be surprised how often this happens. For those men out there that want a gentleman’s guitar where you really get what you pay for, if you’ve got the money, you want a Martin D45.

There are also other classic D guitars among Martin Dreadnought. Many guitar players are fascinated by those guitars, like Martin D42, Martin D41 guitar, those are very good acoustic guitars. You can choose according to your budget.

Why buying a Martin D-45 dreadnought acoustic guitar
ModelMartin D-45 guitarMartin D-41 guitarMartin D-42 guitar
TypeSteelSteelSteel
Number of Strings666
Body ShapeDreadnoughtDreadnoughtDreadnought
Left-/Right-handedRight-handedRight-handedRight-handed
ColorNatural, Aging TonerNatural, Aging TonerNatural, Aging Toner
FinishGlossGlossGloss
Top WoodSitka SpruceSitka SpruceSitka Spruce
Back & Sides WoodEast Indian RosewoodEast Indian RosewoodEast Indian Rosewood
Body BracingScalloped Forward Shifted X-bracingScalloped Forward Shifted X-bracingScalloped Forward Shifted X-bracing
BindingAntique WhiteAntique WhiteAntique White
Neck WoodMahoganyMahoganyMahogany
Neck ShapeModified Low Oval, High Performance TaperModified Low Oval, High Performance TaperModified Low Oval, High Performance Taper
Radius16″16″16″
Fingerboard MaterialEbonyEbonyEbony
Fingerboard InlayAbalone Style 45 HexagonAbalone Reduced HexagonAbalone Style 45 Snowflake
Number of Frets202020
Scale Length25.4″25.4″25.4″
Tuning MachinesGold Open GearGold Open GearGold Open Gear
Bridge MaterialEbonyEbonyEbony
Nut/Saddle MaterialBone/BoneBone/BoneBone/Bone
Nut Width1.75″1.75″1.75″
StringsSP Acoustic 92/8 Phosphor Bronze MediumSP Acoustic 92/8 Phosphor Bronze MediumSP Acoustic 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Medium
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