Hey folks, Martin appears to be busy.  They’re releasing a limited edition of the D-18 1955 CFM IV – MSRP $4699.

I remember trying some Martins about two years ago at the Guitar Center in Arlington Heights near Chicago.  They were very likeable but the cheaper ones ~$450-900 were Mexican made.  I took a Parkwood PW-510 instead at 60% off at $599.  I will pick up a Martin one day though, when I can afford one.

If you’re wondering what kind of acoustic you’re getting for $4699 note that Elvis played a 1942 D-18 in his early years (hear one on the classic “That’s Alright Mama” even though the quality of the recording remains to be desired) as did Hank Williams (he sometimes alternated with a D-28).  The D-18 1955 is constructed with mahogany blocks/dovetail neck joint.  The body sie is D-14 fret and the top is solid sitka spruce.  The rosette is the old style 18.  Also available left-handed at no extra charge.  Promises to be a beauty.  Definitely for the pros out there.

Now more for the entry level (by Martin standards) is the 15 Series:  00-15M which retails for $1499.  Made of mortise/tenon neck joint, the size is 00-14 fret, and the top is solid genuine mahogany.  Again, left handed model available no extra charge.

For more specs visit martinguitar.com

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what's that $100,000 Martin that Clapton Plays
written by cmastro , June 24, 2010

He played it on Unplugged album. anybody know?

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