Martin D-50 CFM IV 50th Anniversary Guitar

Overview of Martin D-50 CFM IV 50th Anniversary Guitar

Overview of Martin D-50 CFM IV 50th Anniversary Guitar 

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:

Recommended 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

TopTop 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: EbonyTop 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-StripeSaddle 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

NeckNeck 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