Product Overview
Martin Custom Shop & Special Editions D-45 1938 Project 91-9 with Hard Shell case
Instead of keeping this one exclusive to our long list of clients that purchase such guitars we decided to offer it for sale for a new or previous customer to have the opportunity to purchase. This one is one of the few that D-45s that had style 45 snowflake inlay. 14 fret body.
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This guitar has been allocated to Liberty Music Inc, and the estimate time of completion is July/August 2026. We require a non refundable 20% deposit to secure this piece of history.
THIS WILL NOT LAST LONG.
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Photos are of the original #9 D-45 owned by Ernest Tubb, this reproduction will not have the Artist Name on the fretboard.
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Contact us and find out why you should buy your next guitar from Liberty Music! We fully inspect your instrument more than once, when received and when shipped. We also will SETUP your instrument at no additional charge prior to shipping your order.
We offer the following to help your secure your next dream guitar;
TRADE FROM ANYWHERE PROGRAM
- We accept trades on any musical instruments from anywhere simply reach out and we take care of all the logistics.
FINANCING UP TO 48 Months*
- We offer financing up to 48 Month* with Affirm, Synchrony, and Klarna, contact us today to find out more!
90 DAY LAYAWAY!
- With a 20% deposit you have 90 days to pay the balance if the guitar is in stock, if it is a pre-order simply put 20% down to secure your guitar and the remainder due once it arrives.
We buy, sell and trade with financing options with Klarna, Affirm and Synchrony available.
We will also beat any competitor’s price.
We are an AUTHORIZED Martin Custom Shop DEALER. This comes with a full manufacturer’s warranty and is inspected upon receipt from the supplier and again prior to shipping your order.
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Description:
The Martin D-45 1938 Project 91-9 stands among the most exclusive and historically significant instruments ever crafted by Martin. Limited to just 91 guitars, each model is directly tied to an original pre-war D-45—one of the rarest and most revered acoustic guitars in existence. This instrument carries forward that priceless legacy with period-correct construction, exquisite materials, and unmatched artistry.
Featuring an Adirondack Spruce top with Martin’s Vintage Tone System (VTS) and breathtaking Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, this guitar delivers the unmistakable power, clarity, and presence that defined Martin’s golden era. Every detail—from the hand-shaped scalloped forward-shifted bracing to the authentic barrel-and-heel neck carve to the abalone 45-style snowflake inlays—honors the original 1938 masterpieces.
Registering this guitar connects you permanently to Martin’s storied lineage and includes a beautiful framed poster identifying your guitar’s serial number and its original D-45 counterpart. This is far more than an instrument—it’s a living piece of musical history.
Specifications:
Body Size: D-14 Fret (1938)
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20 Total
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Period Correct Handshaped Scalloped
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Top Color: Natural
Top Finish: Gloss
Back Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Thin Finish Gloss
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck Shape: Period Correct Barrel & Heel
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Period Correct Solid Abalone 45 Snowflake
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4" (1.750)
Tuning Machines: Waverly Gold Engraved Butter Bean
Bridge Material: Ebony
Saddle: Period Correct Non-Compensated Long Bone
Pickguard: Underfinish Faux Tortoise
Electronics: None
Case: 5 Ply D-14F Harptone
Left Handed Availability: No
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 – Medium (MA550T)
