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MARTIN D45 1983

The guitar is a Martin D45 with the following markings:

1833 - 1983
150TH Year
Serial Number 441908

Mint shape with original Martin hard case

Thank you for your assistance

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The serial number indicates a 1983 manufacture date.

Here is the Blue Book general info:

D-45
- dreadnought body style, solid spruce top, solid Brazilian rosewood (1933-1942, 1968-69) or Indian rosewood (1969-present) back and sides, round soundhole with abalone pearl rosette, ivoroid (1933-1942) or white (1968-present) body binding, abalone pearl top, back, and side inlays, Style 45 zigzag back strip, mahogany neck, 14/20-fret ivoroid (1933-1942) or white (1968-present) bound ebony fingerboard with snowflake (1933-39) or hexagonal (1940-42, 1968-present) inlay, bound headstock with rosewood overlay and abalone block logo inlay, three-per-side gold tuners, ebony bridge with white bridge pins and abalone dots, tortoise (1933-1942) or black (1968-present) pickguard, available in Natural finish, 25.4 in. scale, mfg. 1933-1942, 1968-present.

The pricing info:

1980-1989
Excellent $5,300 - 6,500
Average $3,700 - 4,300

Lynne

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Dec 05, 2011
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indian rosewood 1983 d45
by: Anonymous

dear michael,
this 1983 martin d45 is not(brazillian rosewood)
it is in fact strait grained back and sides,
(indian rosewood) read the listing carefully
and check the photos,
you seemed to be so worried about value.
perhaps this will put your poor mind at ease.

Dec 05, 2011
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INDIAN ROSEWOOD
by: Anonymous

DEAR MICHAEL,
THIS MARTIN D45,1983 150TH, GUITAR FOR SALE HERE
IS NOT A(BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD)MODEL.
IT IS INDIAN ROSEWOOD,READ THE LISTING CAREFULLY,
CHECK THE PHOTOS STRAIT GRAINED INDIAN BACK AND SIDES,

Aug 14, 2011
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1983 Martin D28
by: Uncle Mike from Upstate NY

I have a D28 in excellent condition purchased in 1983, which was, serendipitously, the 150th anniversary of the Martin Guitar Company. Didn't plan that, but would be curious what it is worth. Any ideas out there?

Oct 20, 2010
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martin d45 1983 brazillian
by: robert

I own a 1983 Martin d45 brazillian rosewood
ser. # 444065 150 year anniversary and it's signed by the two henry's. It has lacquer checks and wear spots from playing. I put this guitar up to any dreadnought and it will win. If you're interested my email is degraaf@interconnect.net
I also own a fair amount of vintage martins
from 1918 to 1962
d28, 0028,0018, d21, d18-12.

Oct 17, 2010
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Anniversary D-45
by: Anonymous

It is my understanding that all Martin guitars manufactured in 1983 were stamped on the inside of the backstrip bracing "Martin Anniversary 1833-1933" to commemorate their 100th year. True Anniversary Limited Editions guitars had a double-signed paper label attached to the inside of the back, visible through the sound hole. So, unless your D-45 has that label, it would be a standard D-45. You don't have to take my word for it, just call Martin and give them the serial #,they will be happy to identify your guitar.
Don't be too disappointed, you still have a "top of the line" Martin guitar, not too shabby.
RG

Sep 09, 2010
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d45 1983 anniversary
by: Anonymous

I am surprised that the value used in above comments used the price guide for 1980-1989. Those are low blue booked at $5k to $6k.
The anniversary model is a brazilian rosewood to celebrate the 150th year anniversary. If you simply look at any of the d45 brazilians guitars, the value doubles or even triples. Current price guide 2010 is the first to separate this guitar out of that 80-89 category with a bluebook of $16k-$19k. Somebodies using old books or didn't know this was a Brazilian rosewood D-45.
Michael

Aug 15, 2010
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D-45
by: Ed

I am interested in your 1983 D-45. Please contact me at emadonio@aol.com

Sep 20, 2009
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martin D45
by: Anonymous

The martin I have is marked 150th year 1833-1983 does that change it's value

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I can find no information to indicate that it would.
Maybe one of our readers will have more info.

Lynne

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