Martin D-50 CFM IV 50th-anniversary Acoustic Guitar – Natural (Pre Order Only)

Celebrating 50 Years of the CFM IV in Decadent Style!

Few are fortunate enough to hold the same job for 50 years, but Chris Martin IV has done just that — and Martin is celebrating with a dreadnought acoustic that’s pure luxury! The D-50 CFM IV 50th-anniversary acoustic guitar features a plethora of rare and stunning tonewoods plucked from the Martin reserves. A true collector’s item limited to 50 units worldwide, the D-50 CFM IV 50th anniversary makes a stunning first impression with a bearclaw spruce top that’s streaked with claw-like figuring. Guatemalan rosewood back and sides complement spruce’s brightness and power with impossibly detailed tonal depths that only true rosewoods can produce. The D-50 CFM IV 50th anniversary’s most distinct detail is an ebony fingerboard artfully finished with inlay work that winds its way up from the soundhole to the nut. This fingerboard is a stunner and a joy to traverse. A dark mahogany neck and a throwback Vintage Deluxe neck carve provide smooth playability, with a feel reminiscent of Chris’ early days at the family firm. But don’t delay! The D-50 CFM IV 50th anniversary won’t last long — grab yours today or contact your City Music Sales Engineer to learn more.

Spruce fit for royalty

This limited-edition guitar embodies Chris Martin IV’s unwavering commitment to Martin’s past, present, and future success. To mark the occasion, Martin has trotted out elusive tonewoods that are rarely seen, much less heard. The D-50 CFM IV 50th anniversary’s spruce top displays rare “bearclaw” figuring, representing some of the most sought-after spruce in the world. Bearclaw grain adds mysterious variations to spruce’s typically straight growth patterns, forming subtle asymmetrical patterns that resemble claw marks on the trunk of a tree. Not only is bearclaw spruce a stunning sight to see, but the figuring also yields slightly stiffer soundboards that produce brighter, more vibrant tones.

True rosewood character

The D-50 CFM IV 50th anniversary’s Guatemalan rosewood back and sides serve up prized rosewood beauty and sonic richness. Rosewood from Guatemala represents a true rosewood — not a mere cousin species — that holds its own against pinnacle rosewoods, including Brazilian species. Guatemalan rosewood’s mature bass and sweet, glassy treble character pack all the clarity and nuance that makes rosewood an enduring part of Martin’s success. Lastly, the D-50 CFM IV 50th anniversary’s spruce top and rosewood body are matched with forward-shifted X-bracing to ensure a delightfully optimized sound that matches this guitar’s bombastic looks.

The dream guitar for Martin mavericks

To say the D-50 CFM IV 50th-anniversary acoustic has intricate looks would be a massive understatement! This guitar is tastefully adorned with dozens of premium appointments, including a label signed personally by Chris Martin IV. The D-50 CFM IV 50th anniversary’s rosette and inlay work are all crafted from abalone, mother-of-pearl, and herringbone for iridescent beauty that shimmers and evolves under stage and display lights. The headstock and body feature artful flame maple, while the mahogany neck was carefully selected for its dark, rich color and quality structure. Other touches go beyond beauty. For instance, the included Liquidmetal bridge pins are made from zirconium alloy, which lets strings resonate at maximum velocity to uncover more nuanced tonewood depths than ever.

Martin D-50 CFM IV 50th-anniversary Acoustic Guitar Features:

• Classic dreadnought body shape with a 14th-fret neck joint
• Forward-shifted X-bracing optimizes tone and projection to perfection
• Bearclaw spruce top displays some of the rarest, most sought-after figuring of all spruce trees
• Ebony fingerboard with abalone side markers and ornate inlays
• Guatemalan rosewood back and sides deliver the finest rosewood looks and tones currently available
• Dark mahogany neck with an inspiring throwback Vintage Deluxe profile
• Tasteful European flame maple binding
• Gorgeous deluxe rosette made with abalone and herringbone
• Bone nut, compensated bone saddle, liquid metal bridge pins, and gold vintage-style tuners
• Only 50 guitars available worldwide