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000-45 Joe Bonamassa

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000-45 Joe Bonamassa

$19,999.00
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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 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.

000-45 Joe Bonamassa

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Overview

Body Size: 000-14 Fret
Finish Top: Gloss
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Scale Length: 24.9"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16''
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Neck Shape: Authentic 1941
Back Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Side Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
Electronics: None

Top

Top Color: Vintage Reproduction
Bridge Style: Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle
Binding: Grained Ivoroid
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Top Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Bridge Material: Ebony
Top Detail: Figured
Bridge Pin Material: Faux Ivory
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Pickguard Inlay: None
Saddle: Bone
Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius: 16"

Body

Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Back and Sides Color: Natural
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: D-45 Golden Era
Back Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Heelcap: Grained Ivoroid
Side Detail: None
Endpiece: Grained Ivoroid
Side Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
Endpiece Inlay: Abalone with Multi-Stripe

Neck

Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Finish Neck: Gloss
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 45 Snowflake
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material: Grained Ivoroid
Side Dots: Faux Tortoise

Headstock

Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Tuning Machines: Gold Enclosed Gear
Headplate Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
Knob: Butterbean
Headplate Logo Style: Block Inlay
Nut Material: Bone
Headplate Binding Material: Grained Ivoroid with Multi-Stripe
Headplate Detail: None

Misc

Case: Hardshell
Label: Paper Label w/Joe Bonamassa Signature, Numbered in Sequence w/Total
Pleked: true