1987 Martin D-45LE Brazilian Commemorative 19 of 50

by Bill Hollingsworth
(Roanoke, VA.)

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This D-45 Limited Edition Martin was produced in 1987 honoring the 50th anniversary of the 14 Fret D-45. It is in Excellent++ to near mint condition.
Serial # is 470219. It has OHSC which is also in
excellent condition. It has inside label stating 19 of 50, signed by CF Martin IV as well as CF Martin IV signature on inside of top. It has brazilian rosewood back & sides with hexagon outline inlays on the fretboard.

ANSWER

Hi, Bill--

Beautiful Guitar--thanks for the picture!

Here is the Blue Book info:

D-45LE (GOM, SEPTEMBER, 1987)
- dreadnough-style body, Brazilian rosewood back and sides, pearl bound fingerboard with hexagon outline inlays, pearl bound headstock, hexagon outline at bridge ends, three-per-side gold tuners with ebony buttons, tortoiseshell pickguard, limited edition run of 50 instruments (44 domestic, 6 foreign), mfg. 1987 only.

Excellent $23,000 - 26,500
Average $17,000 - 19,750

Lynne