000-45 Joe Bonamassa Limited Edition Acoustic Guitar by Martin & Co.
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- $ 19,999.99
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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. This exclusive model, with only 45 units available, is a tribute to a golden era of guitar making, echoing the craftsmanship that has made Martin a legendary name for generations.
The guitar features a premium Adirondack spruce top treated with Martin’s Vintage Tone System® (VTS) to capture the warm, resonant tones of a well-aged instrument. Paired with VTS-treated Adirondack spruce X bracing and Guatemalan rosewood back and sides, it delivers a rich, balanced sound that will inspire any musical journey for years to come.
Joe’s original 000-45, serial number 76993, has a captivating story of its own. 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. The experts at Martin meticulously recreated every detail of this mint-condition guitar, including its hide glue construction and unique neck profile, which is a faithful reproduction of Joe's original pre-war 000-45, while adding an adjustable truss rod to ensure modern playability. The period-correct gold enclosed gear tuners, exclusive to Martin, 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, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of musical history that promises to be a treasured heirloom for generations.
OVERVIEW
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light
Body Size: |
000-14 Fret |
Construction: |
Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction |
Bracing Pattern: |
X-Brace |
Brace Shape: |
Scalloped |
Top Material: |
Adirondack Spruce with VTS |
Back Material: |
Guatemalan Rosewood |
Side Material: |
Guatemalan Rosewood |
Finish Top: |
Gloss |
Back and Side Finish: |
Gloss |
Scale Length: |
24.9" |
Fingerboard Width at Nut: |
1 11/16" |
Neck Shape: |
Authentic 1941 |
Neck Taper: |
Standard Taper |
TOP
Top Color: |
Vintage Reproduction |
Binding: |
Grained Ivoroid |
Top Inlay Material: |
Abalone with Multi-Stripe |
Top Detail: |
Figured |
Pickguard: |
Faux Tortoise |
Pickguard Inlay: |
None |
Rosette: |
Abalone with Multi-Stripe |
Bridge Style: |
Authentic Belly – Glue in Long Saddle |
Bridge String Spacing: |
2 5/32” |
Bridge Material: |
Ebony |
Bridge Pin Material: |
Faux Ivory |
Bridge Pin Dots: |
Abalone |
Saddle: |
Bone |
Saddle Radius: |
16” |
BODY
Brace Material: |
Adirondack Spruce with VTS |
Brace Size: |
5/16” |
Back Purfling/Strip: |
D-45 Golden Era |
Heelcap: |
Grained Ivoroid |
Endpiece: |
Grained Ivoroid |
Endpiece Inlay: |
Abalone with Multi-Stripe |
Back and Sides Color: |
Natural |
Back Detail: |
None |
Back Inlay Material: |
Abalone with Multi-Stripe |
Side Detail: |
None |
Side Inlay Material: |
Abalone with Multi-Stripe |
NECK
Neck Material: |
Genuine Mahogany |
Finish Neck: |
Gloss |
Neck Color: |
Dark Mahogany |
Number of Frets Total: |
20 |
Neck Joins Body At: |
14th Fret |
Side Dots: |
Faux Tortoise |
Fingerboard Material: |
Ebony |
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: |
2 1/8” |
Fingerboard Inlay Style: |
Style 45 Snowflake |
Fingerboard Inlay Material: |
Abalone |
Fingerboard Binding Material: |
Grained Ivoroid |
HEADSTOCK
Headstock Shape: |
Solid with Square Taper and Diamond |
Headplate Material: |
Guatemalan Rosewood |
Headplate Logo Style: |
Block Inlay |
Headplate Binding Material: |
Grained Ivoroid with Multi-Stripe |
Tuning Machines: |
Gold Enclosed Gear |
Knob: |
Butterbean |
Nut Material: |
Bone |
Headplate Detail: |
None |
MISC
Case: |
Hardshell |
Pleked: |
True |
Label: |
Paper Label w/Joe Bonamassa Signature, Numbered in Sequence w/Total |