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3" presently in the collection of Gary Rapoza recent photographs available on facebook, plus a youtube clip here. Illustrated in the "Martin Guitar Book", also "The Vintage Guitar Vol. Additional background information and photos of this guitar available here. Illustrated on p. 248 of and on page 263 of the hardcover version of George Gruhn/Walter Carter book "Acoustic Guitars and Other Fretted Instruments". Third and last 12 fret model, all remainder are 14 frets the only 12 fret instrument with solid (non slotted) head and vertical "C F Martin" inlay as per 14-fret models. Illustrated on p. 207 of Arlen Roth, "Complete Acoustic Guitar", 1985 (photo provided by Gruhn Guitars, Nashville), also on p. 263 of the hardcover version of George Gruhn/Walter Carter book "Acoustic Guitars and Other Fretted Instruments" where it is credited to "Steve Shaw", therefore potentially included in the collection of the late Steven Kern Shaw (refer "Miscellaneous" section).Ģ pick guards according to the D-45 master list current existence not known Shown in this video from the Martin Museum.ĭ-45S Special wide body (16 1/4 Inches). On loan to, and on display at, the Martin Museum in Nazareth from collector Sten Juhl according to. įirst 14 fret model (14 frets clear of the body), special wide body (16 1/4 Inches). Featured in "Acoustic Guitar" "Great Acoustics" section, December 1999. Presently in Hank Risan's Museum of Modern Instruments (MOMI) collection. Made for Jackie "Kid" Moore, 12 fret model with solid headstock featuring "torch" inlay. Autry at a cost of $210.00, including $10.00 extra for the pearl head and bridge inlay. This guitar was originally supplied to Mr. Special order for Gene Autry, "Gene Autry" on fingerboard, 12 fret model with slotted head and "torch" inlay on headstock, currently in the Autry National Center in Los Angeles (see illustration at top of page) photographs and other information available here. Instruments marked "" are those known to exist according to either information contained herein or a separate version of the Martin D-45 Master List.

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The listing of serial numbers presented below is from Mike Longworth's book "Martin Guitars - A History", while associated information is from other sources as available, one particularly valuable source being the Martin D-45 Master List by Robert (Bob) Hamilton and Bruce Herrmann. Serial numbers and years, with notes as available 3 Original list price and present value.1 Serial numbers and years, with notes as available.There you have it! There are many exceptions, and of course many other brands out there, but now you can tell how old most Fenders or Gibsons are within seconds.

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A serial number ending in 501 could be the first instrument made at factory #5 that day, or it could be the 501 st instrument of the day.The remaining characters (RRR) can indicate the order of instruments created that day, as well as which factory the instrument was made in.00027xxx for the 2 nd day of the year of 2007 (January 2, 2007).Gibsons have this pattern stamped onto the back of their headstocks: YDDDYRRR.Gibson serial numbers are even more interesting, because you can find out the specific date that your instrument was completed! Here's how:.

Serial number coding for Mexican-made instruments is largely the same, except they will start with an M.

The remaining digits are important for product identification, but the first few characters are all you need to determine the instruments age.

The second character will usually be a number.

For US instruments, the serial number will start with a letter.

Serial dating is easiest for instruments made in the USA or Mexico, but is also possible for those made in Japan, Korea, China, and Indonesia.

First, narrow it down by the country of origin.

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Here's a brief rundown of how to do it, plus resources for more information. Well, good news it's very easy to figure out the age of Fender and Gibson instruments from the last 30 years. Ever wonder exactly when your favorite guitar was made? You sort of remember when you got it, but you want to really know its history, especially if you're not the first owner.