Model · Martin

D-45

A Martin acoustic, introduced 1933^{[1, 2]}, made until 1942. Built on the Martin USA (Nazareth) line.

For Gene Autry. Original D-45 ended 1942 (wartime materials, fewer than 100 made per guitar.com); reinstated in 1968, recorded as M178.

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Who owned it and where it was built

The eras of the Martin USA (Nazareth) line in the years this model was made. The model rides on its line: when the owner or the plant changed, it changed for this model too.

Sources

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   Wikipedia: wiki/Martin D 45graded community
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   guitar: features/martin guitar historygraded secondary

   • The top-of-the-line D-45 was discontinued in 1942 for this reason, after less than 100 had been made.D-45, introduced 1933
   • The company has never sold out to a multi-nationalEra: Martin USA (Nazareth), 1933–1942
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   Wikipedia: wiki/C. F. Martin %26 Companygraded community

   • "run by the same family for six generations"Era: Martin USA (Nazareth), 1933–1942
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   A Family Business (The Martin Story)graded primary

   • Since 1833, C. F. Martin & Co.® has remained family owned and operated—six generationsEra: Martin USA (Nazareth), 1933–1942
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   C. F. Martin & Co. Announces Retirements & New Leadership Appointmentsgraded primary

   • Owner and Chairman of the Board of the 192-year-old companyEra: Martin USA (Nazareth), 1933–1942
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   C F Martin Co Inc (International Directory of Company Histories)graded secondary

   • Located in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, since 1839, the company has been run by the same family for six generations.