You are looking at a Martin Limited Edition D-41K Purple Martin Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, serial number 1686855. This is the actual guitar you will receive should you decide to purchase. Limited to only 50 instruments, this exquisitely appointed Limited Edition D-41K Purple Martin Dreadnought captures the beauty of one of North America’s most captivating swallows, the purple Martin, and showcases the remarkable lutherie and artistic talents of the team at Martin guitars by incorporating incredibly detailed purple Martin themed inlays that adorn the fingerboard, pickguard, and bridge.
For a rich acoustic voice that’ll sing as beautifully as the purple martins, the Adirondack spruce soundboard is supported by 5/16″ scalloped Golden Era style braces and paired with highly flamed koa back and sides. The top is embellished with a shimmering abalone pearl Style 41 inlay and Style 45 rosette while beautifully figured two piece back boasts an intricate Style 45 Golden Era purfling. The modified low oval neck features an ergonomic performing artist taper to give this instrument amazing playability and comfort that’s up to par with the guitar’s visual and sonic beauty. The headstock sports a gorgeous Madagascar rosewood headplate, an abalone C.F. Martin logo, and a set of gold open geared tuners with elegantly engraved buttons that feature the C.F. Martin logo. The bone nut, compensated bone saddle, and bone bridge pins & end pin wrap up this stunning package. Number 36 of the 50 instruments made, this superbly crafted Martin Limited Edition D-41K Purple Martin Dreadnought Acoustic guitar bears an interior label signed by C.F. Martin IV himself and comes fully protected by a hardshell case. With a limited 50-piece run, be sure take advantage of the unique opportunity to own a rare bird like this before it’s gone.