Martin 000-45 Joe Bonamassa Signature Edition FG Spruce/Gmln RW w/hardshell - Limited to 45pcs.

Overview of Martin 000-45 Joe Bonamassa Signature Edition FG Spruce/Gmln RW w/hardshell - Limited to 45pcs.

000-45 Joe Bonamassa 

The limited-edition Martin 000-45 Joe Bonamassa is as much a piece of history as it is a musical masterpiece. It’s more than just an instrument – it's a meticulously crafted recreation of Joe's treasured 1941 000-45, a guitar that has weathered the decades in pristine condition. With only 45 units available, each one echoes the legacy of a golden era on which Martin built its reputation – crafting guitars with the kind of care that makes them sing across generations. 

One of the standout features of Joe’s original guitar is its figured Adirondack spruce top. With Martin’s Vintage Tone System® (VTS), this recreated pre-war top captures the tonal essence and achieves the visual character of a well-aged instrument, giving you that sought-after warmth and resonance that defines a vintage guitar. Paired with scalloped Adirondack spruce X bracing, which also received the VTS treatment, and Guatemalan rosewood back and sides, this guitar produces a rich, balanced sound that will inspire any musical journey for years to come. 

The story of Joe’s pre-war 000-45 is just as captivating as the guitar itself. A beloved instrument passed down through three generations, the guitar had never left Southern California since it was first purchased in 1941. Many years later, it ultimately found its way to Joe at a moment when its sale helped save a woman’s home. After acquiring the guitar, it was carefully hand-delivered back to its birthplace in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, where the expert product team at Martin pored over every detail. With its mint condition and original price tag of $225, this guitar, serial number 76993, is a living testament to its era, now faithfully replicated for this limited edition. 

Another feature that sets this guitar apart is its unique Authentic 1941 neck shape and standard taper, painstakingly recreated by Martin. It’s a faithful reproduction of the neck on Joe’s 1941 000-45, just as it came off the workbench in Nazareth over 80 years ago. With a 24.9” scale length and an ebony fingerboard, the neck delivers a comfortable and familiar feel, while an adjustable truss rod ensures modern playability. The period-correct gold enclosed gear tuners, a Martin exclusive, also provide a touch of vintage charm. Even the snowflake inlays on the fingerboard are crafted to match the original model. A certificate of authenticity, vintage hang tag, and period-correct hardshell case add to its authentic appeal. 

Only 265 pre-war 000-45s were ever made, and with just 45 of these limited-edition models available, this guitar is a true collector's dream. It's a masterful blend of history and artistry, capturing the essence of a rare and iconic instrument, and offering a rare opportunity to own a guitar that’s steeped in both legacy and craftsmanship. Whether you're a collector or a player, this guitar promises to be a treasured heirloom for generations to come.

Overview
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light
Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Finish Top: Gloss
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Scale Length: 24.9"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16''
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Neck Shape: Authentic 1941
Back Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Side Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
Electronics: None

Top
Top Color: Vintage Reproduction
Bridge Style: Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle
Binding: Grained Ivoroid
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Top Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Bridge Material: Ebony
Top Detail: Figured
Bridge Pin Material: Faux Ivory
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Pickguard Inlay: None
Saddle: Bone
Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius: 16"

Body
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Back and Sides Color: Natural
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: D-45 Golden Era
Back Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Heelcap: Grained Ivoroid
Side Detail: None
Endpiece: Grained Ivoroid
Side Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Endpiece Inlay: Abalone with Multi-Stripe

Neck
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Finish Neck: Gloss
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 45 Snowflake
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material: Grained Ivoroid
Side Dots: Faux Tortoise

Headstock
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Tuning Machines: Gold Enclosed Gear
Headplate Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
Knob: Butterbean
Headplate Logo Style: Block Inlay
Nut Material: Bone
Headplate Binding Material: Grained Ivoroid with Multi-Stripe
Headplate Detail: None

Misc
Case: Hardshell
Label: Paper Label w/Joe Bonamassa Signature, Numbered in Sequence w/Total
Pleked: true