Martin D-200 Deluxe Acoustic Guitar w/MH

After 184 years, and in celebration of our two-millionth serial number milestone, C. F. Martin & Co. is proud to introduce the D-200 Deluxe. In collaboration with renowned watchmaker Roland G. Murphy (RGM), this unprecedented instrument is symbolic of the passage of time with a unique watch theme displayed throughout the many highly decorative aspects of the model. A classic 14-fret Style 45 Dreadnought is the basis for this work of art. The top is crafted from highly-figured bearclaw Engelmann spruce that features an aluminum rosette with guilloché engraving – a refined process of cutting geometric patterns into metal that also appears on the stainless steel tuning machine buttons of the edition. The guitar's back of rare pre-CITES Brazilian rosewood, is inlaid with spectacular watch gears cut from reconstituted stone, mother-of-pearl, bloodwood, Hawaiian koa and ebony. The equally spectacular soundboard inlays feature a minute track in mother-of-pearl, birdseye maple, flamed Hawaiian koa and ebony, and a pickguard with pearl inlaid watch gears. Yet another unique decorative detail is the triple-strand abalone pearl striping that bisects the length of each side, referencing the early Spanish-inspired instruments of C. F. Martin Sr. The maple bound ebony fingerboard showcases watch gear mechanisms with the highest level of delicate inlay art. Each guitar is furnished with a newly-designed wearable edition watch from RGM that references details from the D-200 guitar design and bears a matching serial number with each edition instrument. Lastly, each guitar comes in a premium aluminum Zero Manufacturing attaché case with a built-in hygrometer that allows the interior environment of the case to be seen without the need to open the case. Limited to no more than 50 highly-collectable pristine guitars, this instrument will be played and prized until the end of time.

Features

• Unparalleled Craftsmanship: Features custom inlays inspired by watch mechanisms with a minute track, gears, and luxurious materials such as mother-of-pearl, bloodwood, and koa.
• Exceptional Materials: Premium Engelmann spruce top and pre-CITES Brazilian rosewood back and sides.
• Innovative Accessories: Includes a matching RGM watch with serial numbers corresponding to the guitar and an aluminum attaché case with a hygrometer.
• Premium Appointments: Abalone trim, Liquidmetal® bridge pins, and a custom birdseye maple heelcap and endpiece.
• Limited Availability: Only 50 pieces worldwide, each numbered and signed by CFM IV and Roland G. Murphy.

Specifications

Body
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Finish Top: Gloss
- Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
- Back and Side Finish: Gloss
- Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Top Material: Engelmann Spruce
- Back Material: Brazilian Rosewood
- Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood

Top
- Top Color: Clear
- Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
- Binding: European Flamed Maple
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Top Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Top Detail: Custom Design
- Bridge Pin Material: Liquidmetal®
- Pickguard: None
- Saddle: Compensated Bone
- Rosette: Custom Inlay
- Saddle Radius: 16"

Body Details
- Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
- Brace Size: 5/16"
- Back Inlay Material: Abalone with Multi-Stripe
- Heelcap: Birdseye Maple
- Side Detail: Custom Inlay

Neck
- Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Finish Neck: Gloss
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
- Neck Shape: Modified V
- Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Custom Watch Theme Design
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Binding Material: Flamed Maple
- Side Dots: Abalone

Headstock
- Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear with Engraved Knobs
- Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headplate Logo Style: Custom Inlay

Miscellaneous
- Case: Aluminum Hardshell with Built-in Hygrometer
- Left-Handed Availability: Yes
- Label: Photo Etched Stainless Steel, Signed by CFM IV and Roland G. Murphy
- Pleked: Yes