Martin D-50 CFM IV 50th Anniversary

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Introducing the D-50 CFM IV 50th Anniversary—a timeless tribute to half a century of dedication. For the past 50 years, Chris Martin IV has been the driving force behind Martin Guitar, carrying forward the legacy of excellence and innovation established by generations before him. To honor this milestone, his namesake company proudly presents a limited-edition guitar that embodies his unwavering commitment to crafting the finest acoustic guitars in the world. The D-50 CFM IV 50th Anniversary features Guatemalan rosewood back and sides, a stunning heavy bearclaw spruce top, European flamed maple binding, and intricate abalone and mother of pearl inlay throughout. Each of these beautiful anniversary instruments also proudly displays a signed, numbered label commemorating Chris’ 50 years of service. This guitar is a true collector’s item, with only 50 available worldwide.

Specifications

Overview
Strings: Titanium Core Guitar Strings - Light
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Finish Top: Gloss
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Scale Length: 25.4"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Top Material: Bearclaw Spruce
Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe
Back Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Side Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
Electronics: No

Top
Top Color: Clear
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Binding: European Flamed Maple
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Top Inlay Material: Abalone Herringbone with Multi-Stripe
Bridge Material: Ebony
Top Detail: None
Bridge Pin Material: Liquidmetal®
Pickguard: Black Acrylic
Bridge Pin Dots: Blue Topaz
Pickguard Inlay: D50 Style Inlay
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Rosette: Abalone Herringbone with Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius: 16"

Body
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
Back and Sides Color: None
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Detail: D50 Style Inlay
Back Purfling/Strip: D50 Style Inlay
Back Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Heelcap: Ebony
Side Detail: D50 Style Inlay
Endpiece: Ebony
Side Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Endpiece Inlay: Boxed Abalone Multi-Stripe

Neck
Neck Material: Flamed Genuine Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Finish Neck: Gloss
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay Style: D50 Style Inlay
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone with Mother of Pearl
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material: European Flamed Maple
Side Dots: Abalone

Headstock
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper, Diamond and Square Corners
Tuning Machines: Waverly Gold Open Gear
Headplate Material: Ebony
Knob: Engraved Butterbean
Headplate Logo Style: CFM Script Inlay
Nut Material: Bone
Headplate Binding Material: European Flamed Maple

Misc
Case: Molded Hardshell/Carbon Fiber
Left Handed Availability: true
Label: Embossed Paper Label Signed by CFM IV, Numbered in Sequence w/Total (1 of, 2 of etc.)
Pleked: true