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Martin D-41QM Dreadnought Natural 1990 Prototype

D-41 · #498748
BrandMartin
TypeAcoustic Guitars
Serial No.498748
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID37043
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The Story

D-41QM Dreadnought Natural 1990 Prototype

This is one cool dreadnought! A used 1990 Martin Custom Shop D-41QM that was a factory internal prototype as it is labeled “Not for Sale” in the soundhole! The guitar was likely purchased by a Martin employee, and we’re glad it found its way out because it is awesome! It has a quilt maple back and sides with tortoiseshell binding, abalone top inlay, and classy engraved tuners! The guitar has really nice bass response for a maple back and sides, and is in very good shape with light lacquer marks around the bridge.

Includes: Hardshell Case

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 4 lbs 14 oz
  • Natural Finish
  • 14th Fret Neck/Body Joint
  • Sitka Spruce Top
  • Quilted Maple Back and Sides
  • Tortoise Shell Binding
  • Genuine Mahogany Neck
  • Black Ebony Fretboard
  • Abalone Reduced Hexagon Fingerboard Inlays
  • Solid Headstock
  • Rosewood Headplate
  • 1-11/16" Nut Width
  • 25.4" Scale Length
  • Bone Nut and Saddle
  • Embossed Gold Tuning Machines

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