C.F. Martin & Co D-45 2025
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From Gene Autry to Today's Stages: The Iconic "45" Revisited
Born in 1933 at the request of singer Gene Autry, the D-45 established itself as the pinnacle of ornate folk guitars. Rare and legendary, pre-war models built its legend before a production revival in 1968 brought it back into the spotlight. The Golden Era version carries on this heritage with 45-style craftsmanship and finishes, handcrafted in Nazareth, delivering an instrument with timeless character.
For Whom and Which Styles?
Designed for the discerning musician (intermediate to expert), this dreadnought excels in broad strumming, powerful flatpicking, and dynamic fingerstyle. Folk, bluegrass, country, acoustic pop, or songwriting: the D-45 Golden Era offers an ideal reserve of volume, clarity, and authority both in the studio and in pure acoustic settings.
Sound
The Sitka spruce/East Indian rosewood combination delivers deep lows, sparkling highs, and a characteristic scooped midrange with great note-to-note definition. The carved "Golden Era" forward-shifted X-bracing allows the top to "breathe," enhancing attack, projection, and sustain. The ebony Modern Belly bridge and bone/ebony pins optimize vibration transfer for a rich and harmonious tone.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Delivered in a hard case, the D-45 Golden Era thrives with Light gauge 12-54 steel strings (80/20 or phosphor bronze). Add a curved capo for folk guitar, a quality strap with headstock attachment, and a case humidifier to maintain the stability of the solid woods.
Technical specifications
| Category | Steel String Shaped Body | Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Format | Dreadnought | Nbrs of frets | 20 |
| Left handed | No | Headstock | Mahogany |
| Cutaway | No | Neck Type | Glued |
| Strings | Steel | Electroacoustic | No |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Natural |
| Top | Spruce | Finishing | Glossy |
| Neck | Selected wood | Hardware | Gold |
| Shape | Dreadnought | Radius | 16" / 406 mm |
| Bracing | Carved "Golden Era" forward-shifted X-bracing in Sitka spruce | Frets | 20 (14 clear of body) |
| Back & sides | Solid East Indian rosewood | Nut | Bone |
| Ornamentation | Multi-ply binding and 45-style inlays (abalone purfling and rosette) | Bridge | Ebony, Golden Era Modern Belly |
| Color/Finish | Natural, gloss finish | Saddle | Bone |
| Profile | GE Modified Low Oval | Bridge pins | Bone or ebony |
| Joint | Traditional dovetail mortise and tenon | Tuners | Open gear, butterbean buttons |
| Scale length | 25.4" / 645 mm | Number of strings | 6 |
| Nut width | 1.75" / 44.5 mm | Case | Hard case included |
Questions frequently asked
What tone does the Martin D-45 2025 offer?
The combination of a Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back produces deep lows and sparkling highs. The midrange features the characteristic scoop of this wood pairing. The carved Golden Era forward X-bracing enhances attack, projection, and sustain.
Is the D-45 suitable for flatpicking and bluegrass?
The dreadnought body shape provides sufficient volume reserve for powerful flatpicking and broad strumming. Note-to-note definition also meets the demands of bluegrass, country, and dynamic fingerstyle.
What are the neck dimensions of this Martin folk guitar?
The neck has a GE Modified Low Oval profile, with a 645 mm scale length and a 44.5 mm nut width. The ebony fingerboard has a 406 mm radius and 20 frets, 14 of which are clear of the body.
What strings should be used on a D-45 Golden Era?
Light gauge 12-54 steel strings in 80/20 bronze or phosphor bronze are recommended.
Does the guitar come with a case?
A hard case is included for transport and instrument protection. Manufacturing takes place in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA.
