I remembered to ask about this while having lunch with a group of folks from Martin executives and senior management, just before I returned to NYC. They could not remember off hand exactly how many D-28B and D-45 guitars are being made. But it is an equal number, and Martin dealers are required to buy one of each if they want any at all.<\/p>\n
So, to be able to sell the $20K list price D-28B, a dealer must also purchase for sale the $45K list price D-45B. Prices are approximate, as they were speaking off hand in a restaurant out of town, so the specifics where not readily available.<\/p>\n
UPDATE: As promised here is more information about these models.<\/p>\n
* They are making 15 D-45B instruments. They are making the same amount of the D-28B.<\/p>\n
* Both instruments are made with hide glue construction throughout.<\/p>\n
* Both instruments have Grade 8 Adirondack spruce tops.<\/p>\n
* Both instruments get bracing pattern DOMLE #3A, which I believe translates to “forward shifted.” (DOM means 14-fret dreadnought, LE means limited edition, i.e. not standard.)<\/p>\n
* The 45 gets GE scalloped bracing.<\/p>\n
* The 28 gets Standard scalloped bracing. (i.e. Vintage Series, D-45, 42, 41, HD-28)<\/p>\n
* Both instruments have the traditional fingerboard taper.<\/p>\n
* The 45 gets a 1-3\/4″ Modified V neck<\/p>\n
* The 28 gets a 1-3\/4″ Low Profile neck<\/p>\n
* Both instruments get the drop-in long saddle with 2-5\/16″ spacing.<\/p>\n
* The 45 gets grained ivoroid binding<\/p>\n
* The 28 gets Antique White boltaron binding.<\/p>\n
* The 28 gets the fine herringbone purfling, long-pattern diamonds and squares fret markers, zig-zag back strip of the Marquis\/GEs.<\/p>\n
* The 45 gets the snowflakes fingerboard, mitered corners on the purfling, and wood fiber trim of the Marquis\/GEs.<\/p>\n
* Both instruments get Aging toner, but the 45 does not get it on the purfling or rosette. (Same toner currently used on the Standard OM-28 and new D-28.)<\/p>\n
If you are interested, I would write Martin and ask for a list of dealer who bought them.<\/p>\n
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