I own 5 Martins. All leftys. My D45 is the greatest guitar I’ve ever seen or played. Been playing since 1968.
@gfurstnsu11 ай бұрын
They did not relocate the pick guard. Martin started putting pick guards on with the OM series guitars in the early 1930s. At the time they would glue the pick guard on before the Lacquer was sprayed on. That means the pick guard was glued directly to the wood. What happened is that with time the pick guard would shrink slightly. As it did it caused the underlying wood it was glued to would crack, often at the top and bottom of the pick guard. This became to be called the “Martin Crack”. Around the 1980s they decided to spray the lacquer on first then put the pick guard on. That meant that when the plastic pick guard shrank, it did not crack the wood. This was a major improvement as the prior cracks were in a vital location, adjacent to the sound hole. A prime example of this is the very expensive prewar D-45 in the Martin museum, has the cracks adjacent to the pick guard that I refer to above. I always wonder why this change did not occur earlier, as it was a very simple change, but at the same time a very important change.
@AndrewKeeping11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this update.
@johnhuggins50216 ай бұрын
Hey Andrew. I've been playing acoustic guitars since I was 13 yrs old and now I somehow have reached the ripe young age of 67 and still play. While I have several guitars made from as many different companies, I have to say, when I finally was able to recently purchase the D-45, with the blessing of my Boss Lady (AKA, my Wife), I couldn't believe how unbelievable this instrument plays and sounds compared to any acoustic guitar I own (including my D-28), or that I have ever played! Every time I play it I feel like I've died and gone to heaven! I totally concur with your comments regarding this instrument. Unlike you, however, I was fortunate that when I received my D-45 new from the company, I discovered they now install gold-plated Grover tuning heads that allow the instrument to be tuned effortlessly. And the strings they now install are their relatively new Luxe by Martin Titanium-Core Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light-Tension Pure Nickel Wrap. The bass & sustain from the strings on this guitar are, again, un-frickin' believeable. And aside from hitting the strings with your fingers or pick, hammering is crazy easy to do all the way up the neck with a rich, beautiful sound. Knowing what I know now about this guitar, I would have sold all my guitars just to have owned this one model years ago. Thank you for your review. Unbelieveable and worth every cent!!
@raulortiz4627 Жыл бұрын
I've never owned a Martin guitar. I played one briefly not realizing. Would like to own one in the near future.
@danielpeysson8239 Жыл бұрын
Nice review ! I have a D 45 martin marquis and it's a prototype (2/3) and it's a dream !
@jangarrack2 жыл бұрын
I always find your in depth reviews the best and most informative out there and this is no exception. I really enjoyed your style of playing on a type of guitar I usually associate with being strummed or flat picked and I thought that really demonstrated the versatility of it. It's certainly a beautiful guitar and as always, a very interesting and professional review. Thank you.
@AndrewKeeping2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Jeff! Thanks so much. Best wishes to you.
@ericbitzer5247 Жыл бұрын
I took a tour of the Martin factory and they have a room full of demo guitars. The D45 was my dream acoustic so I was on that the longest. I think I tried every one. Needless to say, I was in that room for a couple hours.
@scottbeckett111 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Hopefully one day I will take the plunge and buy one
@garyphelps9123 Жыл бұрын
ive never been around a d 45 and neverplayed one but i did own a d 28 and it was beautiful
@brandond32436 ай бұрын
Beautiful plating
@AndrewKeeping5 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@paulheartsongs Жыл бұрын
Beautiful instrument. Wow! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and lovely playing! I have been lucky enough to play a few D-45s. They always impress. My impression has been they have a rich and complete sound. I played an OM or 00-45 recently. It was fantastic and I really enjoyed the whole experience.
@AndrewKeeping Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@EdwinGuzmanRD Жыл бұрын
You looks like a pure classical guitar. Your technique is so clean and nit. Nice instrument is my dream
@davidstoeckl643911 ай бұрын
I loved your video. You went beyond telling us about the architectural design most videos spout, then you played longer the instrument than most so we could really hear it. I wonder what strings it had when you played it? Thanks again.
@AndrewKeeping11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@teashea12 жыл бұрын
Very nice review. It is a wonderful guitar.
@AndrewKeeping2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@patriciosva2 жыл бұрын
Hello Andre ....based in the history background of the martin d45 prewar.....they where built for light strings nickel....not medium like today people believe......becouse in 1940 the medium string is what today people used as a light gouge.......
@123rory2 жыл бұрын
Well this has EiR vs BRW B&S that you played way back in 68. The beat sounding Sitka / EIR of Martin IMO. Even vs the soon discounted D-28A&AA with Madi.left shop with the D-45re 3 years ago. The D-28AA was one of the first 50ti made.
@Jasper_Yay636 Жыл бұрын
IMO, Wtf, you speak any english?
@guitjammin471011 ай бұрын
Andrew, I wonder if a D-45 sounds different/better than a really nice sounding D-28? Blingy abalone aside, does the premium wood used for a D-45 top and back/sides truly make a noticeable difference? I've never spent any time playing a D-45 but I have played many D-28's that sounded better than the D-41's I've played hence my hesitation to pay up for the abalone inlays.
@bogarbill633111 ай бұрын
I pulled the trigger for a d45. Worth every Penny. Better than al the Martins I owned before in my life. Believe me I had many 😅 It’s iconic!
@ONsvintagemusicroom2 жыл бұрын
Hello, very nice video and playing! Can I ask you about when your d45 was made? I own a 1995 year’s d45 standard. And I guess your d45 was made in 1990’s too?
@AndrewKeeping2 жыл бұрын
Yes this guitar was late 1990's
@ONsvintagemusicroom2 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewKeeping Thank you for your response! 1990’s D45 is really good^_^
@hennerkrug66743 ай бұрын
Ich stehe auf Martin Gitarren!Habe mir relativ "Günstig"eine D41 vor 2 Jahren zugelegt und bin begeistert aber die Preise bei Martin sind utopisch geworden!!10 bis 12.000Euro ist einfach übertrieben für eine D45!!
@Billsingsong Жыл бұрын
What do you think of the Martin D 35 with an LR Baggs anthem installed?
@whimpypatrol5503 Жыл бұрын
We're assuming this D45 has brazilian back and sides. Most built after 1968 dont, and are a fraction of the cost. They all sound different, but I have heard one with Indian Rosewood that also sounds fantastic (if you like bluegrass quality tones). While the Indian Rosewood D45 was priced about 1/10th, or so, the price of a brazilian, it still sounds fantastic.
@garyphelps9123 Жыл бұрын
new ones are indian rosewod mostly
@gfurstnsu11 ай бұрын
I assume this guitar has Indian Rosewood not Brazilian. When they started making the D-45 again in 1968, only a few hundred had the Brazilian Rosewood. They are very rare and collectors items. The D-45s made in the following years used East Indian Rosewood. They also use the very best Sitka Spruce. The best grade, grade 8, is used on the D-45. Mine has a very tight grain with over 300 years on the top sound board. We say that a wide grain on Adirondack tops is best and a tight grain on Sitka spruce is best. The D-45 I own has the tightest grain I have ever found in a tone wood and that accounts for the amazing punchy tone of the guitar.
@piotrzakrzewski16123 ай бұрын
Hihi Andrew, how do you compare playability D45 vs D28 ? Is any difference in comfort regarding neck ?
@AndrewKeeping3 ай бұрын
To be honest. There is very little difference in the playability. Depending what strings you find to be best for the instrument and your hands, you will find them very similar.
@piotrzakrzewski16123 ай бұрын
@@AndrewKeeping thank you very much, I feel bit uncomfortable playing in high positions on my D28 and have no chance to check D45 with my local music stores.
@shahidsarkar3620 Жыл бұрын
It’s ❤😂like piano
@johnwashburn37932 жыл бұрын
So,what strings do you recommend? I have a 50 year old Alvarez built like a D35 but with mahogany in the middle. It is amazing. I also have a Martin D18GE. Do you have any idea about strings for the Alvarez?
@AndrewKeeping2 жыл бұрын
My usual piece of advice here is to try out different sets of strings and different gauges until you find the one that works for you on that guitar. Every persons hands are different and it also depends on what style of music you play the mosts. I opt for harder gauge string as I fingerpick more and look for longer lasting tone from my strings. I'm afraid it is an age old discussion that has no definitive answer. Good luck!
@Billsingsong Жыл бұрын
What pick up installed do you recommend?
@kensmith3257 Жыл бұрын
What do you think about Martin D35 and what make and grade of strings needed?
@Tzadeck Жыл бұрын
It's really best to play a D18, a D28, an HD28, and a D35 before you buy a Martin dreadnought. They are all pretty different tonally, and it depends on personal preference. Personally I love a D18. That said, the only Martin I own now is an OM-28, which I'd take over any dreadnought.
@johnhuggins5021 Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew. Albeit my take-away from the guitarist who wanted you to share the brand and gauge of guitar strings you prefer to use for either your style of play and/or your ears, I too would have loved to have heard what you prefer, if for no other reason than to have a great starting point without necessarily initially spending a lot of $$$ attempting to find a great set for my style of play and my ears. My hope is that you will reconsider your answer here. I have been playing the guitar since I was 14 yrs old and I'm now pushing 67 yrs young, and have yet to find that near perfect maker and gauge of strings that are the best for me. So pls throw us a bone. LoL. We all would like you to reconsider the answer to this question if for no other reason than to give us a professional guitarist's opinion of what works for him. Pls help save me some HIT and MISS, my friend. Lest your review on this make and model of guitar also falls short of the mark. LOL.
@martinbolt6906 Жыл бұрын
Ghs doyle dykes signature string. 0 .11.½ are I think the most easy playable and beautiful sounding string I know. I tried a lot of string also but nothing compares to that set and is made in cooperation with doyle dykes a master guitarist and they did a really good job because these strings don't die at the 12th fred. You wil be surprised I am sure
@reverb508 Жыл бұрын
D-45's truly are beautiful guitars. That said, once you get into the 28 series, the materials and construction of the Martin dreadnoughts are largely the same. Maybe the grade of the tops are a little better once you get into the 40 series, but the tops are graded based on aesthetics at Martin, not sonic characteristics. What I'm getting at is the main reason to buy a D-45 over, say, an HD-28 is because you like the abalone embellishments. The tone and playability will be no more different than they would be comparing two examples of the same model. All that being said, a large factor in my decision to buy a J-40 is that I wanted that abalone headstock! No judgment here!
@barryjdwyer Жыл бұрын
Picked up my first Martin - a HD28 - last month. It's something special. Was going to return it if I wasn't happy with it. First thing I did was cut off the Martin factory strings and put on a set of Elixirs. After that it sang like no other acoustic I've owned. Hope to have it with me a long time.
@gonguetutoriales39212 жыл бұрын
good
@AndrewKeeping2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@federicoines1848 Жыл бұрын
$9699.00 for the guitar and $40 for the titanum strings. Its half of price of a honda civic all I can say it big WOW
@TinyTurboTuna Жыл бұрын
I own a 41. But to me, the 42 won.
@ricardosotosan22792 жыл бұрын
So it didn't feel tough playing it since it's a big dreadnought??
@jackkurasik8371 Жыл бұрын
Yes nice guitar, but the price for D 45 is rediculous. I can get a guitar with equal quality of sound and craftsmanship for a fraction of this price. It's for collectors mainly, and as an investment.
@stephensmith79925 күн бұрын
Cut the EQ and Reverb!!!! Just the mics. Please 🙏
@AndrewKeeping10 күн бұрын
noted for future videos.
@John-wr6yo Жыл бұрын
An out standing symptom of guitar acquisition syndrome is the infatuation with guitar bling. The repercussions of this obsession can be just as disastrous as the infatuation with a gold digging woman. Dont do it.