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For the record I must say the first guitar I bought for my collection was my Gibson J-45 Custom(Very sharp guitar with warm tones). Then I decided I wated a Martin.In August 2005 I went out and bought a Martin D-45.This guitar is the prettiest I have ever laid my eyes on.....and playability and tone,truly amazing!.....I wanted to keep collecting,so in July 2008,I bought a 175th Anniversary Edition

D-41.Just so you all know,it isnt nearly as flashy as the D-45,and didnt quiet sound as good out of the gate.4 years have gone by and I play all these guitars in rotation.The Martin D-41 blows the other 2 right out of the water.When I first purchased it a few of my friends who play professionally asked me why I bought it.One friend stated I should return it as he didnt like the tone very much,now when he come over,this guitar better be waiting for him...lol.....This guitar only gets better with age,and now when I open the D-45 case,It looks a little too flashy.This is just my opinion.Thanks!

I like all aspects of this fine instrument!

My D-41 was built in 2003, and has had 8 years of constant playing to help open up the tone, which is glorious.  I've used this guitar on hundreds of gigs professionally, and it never fails to amaze me with its articulate, rich, complex tone, ease of action, and definition while being finger-picked or strummed gently.... it also punches through a mix with power when played hard, without losing any of the clarity or warmth of tone.

I paid a lot of $$$ for this guitar, but it is worth every penny... it's in my lap right now as I type this review... .think I'll stop reviewing now, and pick a tune or three!!!

Top-drawer everything... Martin has the highest quality control, period!!!

10 out of 10...

The only mod I've had done is the addition of a Fishman Rare Earth blender pickup system, since I use my D-41 in band situations occasionally.  Usually, I just play right into a good condenser mic... the tone of this guitar is so rich, no effects are necessary.

I bought a D41 Martin about  4 - 6 weeks ago.The action was a bit stiff, but I took it for a set up and it plays easily now.I always wanted a D45 Martin,but really couldn`t justify that much more money for all the extra Abalone.I can`t imagine the D45 would sound any better than the D41.The D41 I bought was the only D41 I`ve ever played so I can`t comment on other D41`s but this one is really loud,has plenty of bass,the highs are great,not real midrangy like my J45 Gibson,but that`s most likely because the D41 has Rosewood back and sides my J45 has Koa back and sides which to my ear leans more towds Mahogany ,but with a bit more of everything Bass treble,and mids.

   The D41 is a really beautiful guitar,without being over the top.Every time I play it I am so glad I bought it.It`s pricey,but if you buy one,you won`t regret it.I took insurance out on my D41 and my J45 both guitars are amazing.I`m getting a pickup for my D41 soon ,I plan on using it when I play out.

The quality of the spruce top is amazing,it looks almost perfect.The rosewood back and aides are beautiful.The fingerboard and bridge are ebony and flawless.The abalone inlays are done rally well no sign of excess glue etc.

like  I said before this guitar is pricey ,but it is worth every penny.

there really isn`t anything I don`t like about the D41 it is awesome,the tone has already improved in just the few short weeks I have owned it.I play a lot probably 3 hours a day the one thing I love about playing the D41 is you can feel the bass it is awesome.