[A masterpiece that adds color to your wonderful life] Gorgeous deluxe tree of life inlay custom model. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Ikebe Musical Instruments, this instrument is made from carefully selected factory materials. A custom shop-made D-45 filled with luxurious details. ★The finest wood materials, selected locally at the factory★The top is made of premium-grade Italian Alpine spruce, said to have been used in the legendary Stradivarius★The sides and back are crafted from beautiful straight-grain Guatemalan rosewood★Deluxe Tree of Life inlay fingerboard, bridge, and pickguard, and an alternative torch inlay headstock★Beautiful flame maple binding★Hide glue provides smooth, beautiful tone★A forward-shifted scalloped X-brace provides a rich resonance★A high-performance tapered neck improves playability★Equipped with luxuriously engraved Waverly 4062 tuners.Luxurious texture and a reliable feel when turning. ★Natural gloss finish, a beautiful finish that allows you to directly feel the texture of the material The D-45 is loved by many artists and remains a coveted instrument throughout the ages... "Someday it'll be 45" is a phrase that could be said to be a common language among Martin fans. This instrument is an even more gorgeously customized version of the coveted classic D-45. A truly magnificent masterpiece, worthy of a 50th anniversary model. This instrument was made by dedicated staff at the Martin Factory. It is made using the finest materials, carefully selected and meticulously selected by the custom shop staff on site. The special piece was carefully selected together with Danny Brown, a friend of ours at the custom shop. Premium-grade Italian Alpine spruce top for beautiful looks and tap tone. The back is made of beautiful straight-grain Guatemalan rosewood. Truly gorgeous. A fitting 50th anniversary model. If I were to compare it to something else... The rare Chateaubriand, also known as the "phantom cut" and "ultimate red meat"... Is this the kind of material you'd imagine? It combines delicacy and richness, with a high-quality umami-filled overtone... Such beautiful sounds that your ears will almost burst... And once you turn your eyes, The beautiful inlay work, which highlights the craftsmanship of the custom shop, is simply breathtaking. That gorgeous look... A wide range of rich tones across all frequency bands... Once you experience it, you'll never forget it. Just by lightly plucking the instrument, you can feel the beautiful ripples of sound throughout your whole body... Each sound is a gem of a tone. A supreme instrument with a luxurious presence and sound that is unmatched by any other. It is not often possible to create an instrument that has been perfected to this extent. Even if we could produce it, we have to say that it would be extremely difficult to offer it at the same price. Don't miss this opportunity that has come at this milestone 50th anniversary. I hope this will be a turning point in your life...-SPEC- Top: Italian Alpine Spruce (Premium) Side&Back: Guatemalan Rosewood (Premium) Bracing: Scalloped Forward Shifted Headplate: Guatemalan Rosewood (Premium) Neck: Genuine Mahgany (Mod low Oval) Bridge: Black Ebony Fingerboard: Black Ebony Headplate Inlay: Alternate Torch Fingerboard Inlay: Tree Of Life w/Select Abalone Bridge Inlay: Tree Of Life w/Select Abalone Pickguard Inlay: Tree Of Life w/Select Abalone Rosette: Style45 Black Maple Fiber w/Select Abalone Binding: European Flamed Maple Scale: 25.4 (645mm) Nut Width: 1 3/4 (44.5 mm) Adhesive: Vintage Hide Glue Finish: Clear Full Gloss Tuning Machine: Waverly Gold 4060-G w/engraved Btn Case: Custom Shop Deluxe w/Embroidery