by Mat Dirjish

Legendary guitar maker C. F. Martin & Co. recently introduced Project 91, a collection that brings to life 91 acoustic guitars, each a direct descendant of an original pre-war Martin D-45. Featuring Brazilian rosewood backs and sides, each Project 91 instrument is individually traceable to its historical counterpart by serial number.

The first four models in this numerical legacy are now complete. They are:

1. D-45 1933 Project 91-1: 12-fret body, slotted headstock bordered in pearl, torch headplate inlay, Style 45 snowflake fingerboard inlay, scalloped X-bracing.
2. D-45 1934 Project 91-2: 12-fret body, solid headstock bordered in pearl, C. F. Martin headplate inlay, Style 45 snowflake fingerboard inlay, scalloped X-bracing.
3. D-45S 1936 Project 91-3: 14-fret special wide body, Style 45 snowflake fingerboard inlay, forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing.
4. D-45S 1936 Project 91-4: 14-fret special wide body, Style 45 snowflake fingerboard inlay, forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing.

Each Project 91 guitar includes a certificate of authenticity in the case pocket. And a commemorative framed poster depicting its original reference instrument is available to those who register their guitar.

The first four Project 91 guitars are available now through select Martin dealers. Martin will be releasing the remaining models in sequence over the coming years. For more information, peruse the Martin Project 91 overview.

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