Outstanding video. I have one of the original 50 D-28 1937 Authentics made with Brazilian. It has an almost identical tone. These instruments are absolutely magical. I've been offered to considerable amount of money, and will never sell it for any price. The Martin Authentic series Brazilians are literally Holy Grails.
I have a 1973 Martin SD-45, which was the designation by Martin of their custom made guitars at that time. Because I have large hands I had a 12 string neck put on it, 1 7/8 instead on 1 5/8 at the nut. Unfortunately it has some small flaws in the finish on the upper bottom bout that appeared aafter it was returned from the Martin factor for some minor warranty work. It has not effected the sound and I don't want to ruin it by having it refinished. Unfortunately, at 85, my fingers don't work as well as they used to but I still play it almost every day. Enjoyed the video.
I have a love/hate relationship with video's like this. On one hand I love the sound and beauty of this guitar and on the other hand sit's my bank account.
A few years ago, for NAMM, Martin made a one-off of that exact guitar, but with Madagascar rosewood (instead of Brazilian) and a pick guard on top of the finish (instead of under). All the rest of the specs are the same. I now own it...buying it from the dealer who bought it at NAMM. It's a monstrous sounding guitar...like hearing a grand piano.
Finally someone not just doing runs and scales.. he plays three styles and shows the instrument. I have to say. For 50,000$ its not quite what i expected. It does have a larger sound. But one problem is people using fresh strings. The string create a shimmer snd overtone. People dont realize. You werent buying strings left and right in 1940...
also using those Sennheiser e914 microphones is not a good choice. They are hyped in the high end. Key is to let the strings mellow a bit, and use a flatter response microphone like an SM81 or Schoeps CMC6. Much more realistic picture of what the guitar actually sounds like.
It’s a beautiful piece of wood and sounds great, but it’s not new, is it? I spotted some very light scratches on and below the pick guard, and a ding or two in the back. I wonder where they got the Brazilian rosewood. It’s been illegal to harvest since the late sixties. Maybe Martin has a secret stash.
Probably supposed to be dinged boss. It's aged. The new thing now. And Martin absolutely has a secret stash. Second of all, there's legal Brazilian rosewood out there that was cut before the laws took place. And stump wood is still legal
Had once one of their D28 Authentics. Came with a relatively (unnecessarily) high action and very difficult to play. For a guitar with glued in vintage saddle and a non adjustable truss rod (not everything what is vintage is better!), there was no chance for me to get the setup right and I would imagine that any pro guitar workshop will have the same problem. I would keep my fingers away from these Authentics. Btw. Jason Isbells signature model was build on the basis of a D18 Authentic and guess what he did: he asked for an adjustable truss rod.
The model name is confusing to me. All of the other Martin D**S guitars have a 12 fret neck with a bigger body. I guess they can call it what they want and that guitar is fabulous!
Yeah, Indian Rosewood doesn't sound like that. The bass and mids roll off completely different. With this model our ears are hearing the absolute best the C.F. Martin factory is capable of producing these days and it's mind blowing good.
@@eddiesguitars all good my man. Didn’t mean to correct you necessarily, just add that little tidbit that I’ve randomly retained from watching that segment on Chris Martin buying one of them for like $300,000 or whatever. That must have hurt. Not a huge fan of gold tuners or bling but I’d make an exception for this one! Lovely playing and guitar.
Lovely instrument. But am I alone in hating, absolutely hating the whole "distressed" / "relic" thing? Since I have been able to afford good guitars, I have always done my best NOT to mark or scuff them. And here are manufacturers deliberatley doing so. It beggars belief. "O tempora, o mores!"
Outstanding video. I have one of the original 50 D-28 1937 Authentics made with Brazilian. It has an almost identical tone. These instruments are absolutely magical. I've been offered to considerable amount of money, and will never sell it for any price. The Martin Authentic series Brazilians are literally Holy Grails.
I have been playing acoustic guitar for over 60 years and I have never heard a tone such as that D-45S. Absolutely stunning!!! Thanks Matt...
Such a beautiful and sounding Martin D-45S 1936 Authentic!!
Listening thru high end studio headphones....that thing sounds INCREDIBLE.
I have a 1973 Martin SD-45, which was the designation by Martin of their custom made guitars at that time. Because I have large hands I had a 12 string neck put on it, 1 7/8 instead on 1 5/8 at the nut. Unfortunately it has some small flaws in the finish on the upper bottom bout that appeared aafter it was returned from the Martin factor for some minor warranty work. It has not effected the sound and I don't want to ruin it by having it refinished. Unfortunately, at 85, my fingers don't work as well as they used to but I still play it almost every day. Enjoyed the video.
Oh my! 😍 Absolutely stunning.
I have a love/hate relationship with video's like this. On one hand I love the sound and beauty of this guitar and on the other hand sit's my bank account.
The low e string could be used for knocking down brick walls. What power and yet delicate tones !
What a stunning guitar. You can't beat Brazilian Rosewood. I have a
d28 golden era. Best guitar I've ever played. Fab video. Dean 🇬🇧 🙏
Love the improved quality of your videos. :)
What a beautiful guitar.
A few years ago, for NAMM, Martin made a one-off of that exact guitar, but with Madagascar rosewood (instead of Brazilian) and a pick guard on top of the finish (instead of under). All the rest of the specs are the same. I now own it...buying it from the dealer who bought it at NAMM. It's a monstrous sounding guitar...like hearing a grand piano.
Absolutely awesome sound!
That's what dreams are made of. I think that is the first time I've heard you flat pick. Very nice!
That sounds beautiful
That guitar is a Tone Monster!!! Sounds so beautiful with earbuds!! Lucky You!!
Wow! Definitely a dream guitar!
The tone and sustain coming out of that thing is killer!
Wow! 😲 What a stunning sounding guitar. Thank you for sharing it with us. 🥰😊
Incredible sound !
Absolutely stunning...
Beautiful Guitar
wonderful sound, fantastic guitar
I’m lucky enough to have 6 Martins, including a D45 All leftys. There is nothing better than a Martin, and nothing better than a D45. IMO
OMG niesamowite brzmienie, coś pięknego. ❤❤❤
That's is one incredible sounding guitar.
Thanks.
As George Takei says: "OHHHH MYYYY!!!"
George famously said that after seeing Spock's HUGE Vulcan member when they showered in-between takes for the "Wrath of Khan" film
Like butter!
Addendum:Wikipedia actually has a list of all the pre WW!! Martins and who owns them, if anyone would like to check it out.
My God. Does it sound perfect? 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Great tone. Really amazing. But at 51k, yeah.
At 51k you might as well just go buy a real pre-war.
@@thisismyyoutubeaccount3322 Which one?
@@thisismyyoutubeaccount3322Exactly
@@keithhunter3910Any one that sounds amazing
Perfect knock about camp fire guitar .. 😂
The ultimate guitar, if you got the bread
Finally someone not just doing runs and scales.. he plays three styles and shows the instrument. I have to say. For 50,000$ its not quite what i expected. It does have a larger sound. But one problem is people using fresh strings. The string create a shimmer snd overtone. People dont realize. You werent buying strings left and right in 1940...
also using those Sennheiser e914 microphones is not a good choice. They are hyped in the high end. Key is to let the strings mellow a bit, and use a flatter response microphone like an SM81 or Schoeps CMC6. Much more realistic picture of what the guitar actually sounds like.
Fantastic demo Matt 👏 This guitar sounds amazing 👍
It’s a beautiful piece of wood and sounds great, but it’s not new, is it? I spotted some very light scratches on and below the pick guard, and a ding or two in the back. I wonder where they got the Brazilian rosewood. It’s been illegal to harvest since the late sixties. Maybe Martin has a secret stash.
Probably supposed to be dinged boss. It's aged. The new thing now. And Martin absolutely has a secret stash. Second of all, there's legal Brazilian rosewood out there that was cut before the laws took place. And stump wood is still legal
Does someone know the name of the first tune, played at 07:28 ?
Had once one of their D28 Authentics. Came with a relatively (unnecessarily) high action and very difficult to play. For a guitar with glued in vintage saddle and a non adjustable truss rod (not everything what is vintage is better!), there was no chance for me to get the setup right and I would imagine that any pro guitar workshop will have the same problem. I would keep my fingers away from these Authentics. Btw. Jason Isbells signature model was build on the basis of a D18 Authentic and guess what he did: he asked for an adjustable truss rod.
That's awesome! Now.... Money....
He says this guitar with fill your room with sound. He forgot to say it will also empty your pocket.
Not surprising these have been discontinued being these are 50 grand plus. Killer guitars but unrealistic price for most.
But worth every penny to top flight musicians who can play it to its true potential.
The model name is confusing to me. All of the other Martin D**S guitars have a 12 fret neck with a bigger body. I guess they can call it what they want and that guitar is fabulous!
yes - I'd like to see the neck block with the model and serial # S is a 12 fret slotted headstock.
Super tone, but honestly from an instrument that size I would have expected a bit more bass.. The mids and upper tones are fantastic though.
I haven't seen a 15th fret neck joint before.
does the ebony board not look fairly dried out?
$50k, holy shit 😂 I was expecting 20k-30k
Holy Smokes
I will say also you should be a homeowner to buy this guitar in order to have something to hoc for it.
Wow... I would like to hear one without a mixer someday
Yeah, Indian Rosewood doesn't sound like that. The bass and mids roll off completely different. With this model our ears are hearing the absolute best the C.F. Martin factory is capable of producing these days and it's mind blowing good.
❤
They made 91 prewar D45s. Not many out there.
ah, thank you for the correction! I wasn't able to find the exact number when I was hunting for it.. but I knew it was very low.
@@eddiesguitars all good my man. Didn’t mean to correct you necessarily, just add that little tidbit that I’ve randomly retained from watching that segment on Chris Martin buying one of them for like $300,000 or whatever. That must have hurt.
Not a huge fan of gold tuners or bling but I’d make an exception for this one! Lovely playing and guitar.
Damn and I wanted to buy a pair🙄 $52K USD 😲
👌👌👌😎
Play us some 1836 stuff
Sounds like Neil Young guitar
Is it all d45 or just the authentic they discontinued?? What a dang shame... d45 is what I think of when I think of martin!
Just this one. There's no way Martin would discontinue the D-45 line.
Several banjos died during the recording of this video 🤠
It was a massacre! 😂
How much
Price of nissan Rougue 30 k
How much is that guitar
Approx $51,000 !!!!
Can get a Henderson for cheaper!!
That's D-45s
Go find a used D41S and save $47,000
It sounds amazing... but not as good as the Bourgeois D-45
Indian rosewood is not authentic is it?
Lovely instrument. But am I alone in hating, absolutely hating the whole "distressed" / "relic" thing? Since I have been able to afford good guitars, I have always done my best NOT to mark or scuff them. And here are manufacturers deliberatley doing so. It beggars belief. "O tempora, o mores!"
$20,000 guitar
Much more 😂