Limited-edition Bentley Snowflake D-45
Adorned with eye-grabbing snowflake inlays, the Martin Limited-edition D-45 Bentley Snowflake is a tribute to Wilson Alwyn Bentley, the first person to photograph a snowflake crystal. With this acoustic guitar, you'll experience big projection and spectacular note clarity, courtesy of a Sitka spruce top, while a Madagascar rosewood back and sides contribute a deep, warm, projective bass response. The D-45 Bentley Snowflake is a joy to play as well, thanks to a Modified Low Oval neck and an easy-playing black ebony fingerboard. Limited to 25 guitars worldwide, the D-45 Bentley Snowflake is a lifetime acoustic inspired by an important historical figure — it’s a must-have for any serious Martin collector.
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Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley
Wilson Alwyn Bentley — a.k.a. "Snowflake" Bentley — was the first known person to capture detailed photographs of snowflake crystals. Bentley photographed his first snowflake in 1885 and captured more than 5,000 images during his lifetime. The broadest collection of Bentley's work is held by the Jericho Historical Society in his hometown of Jericho, Vermont. C.F. Martin has been granted exclusive rights by the Jericho Historical Society to use Bentley's images to create custom guitar inlays. Per their agreement, this seasonal snowflake theme will be used once then retired. Each year, a fresh design will be created and similarly retired. This D-45 Bentley Snowflake acoustic guitar is limited to 25 guitars built worldwide.
A musical work of art
The Martin Limited-edition D-45 Bentley Snowflake is more than a mere guitar — it's a work of art. Its Sitka spruce top is adorned with Antique white binding, abalone purfling and an abalone rosette. Its Madagascar rosewood back and sides boasts abalone binding and purfling. Its faux tortoise pickguard includes Bentley Snowflake inlays. Its black ebony bridge and fingerboard also display Bentley Snowflake inlays.
Exquisite looks and tone
A quality acoustic guitar is all about the wood, and the D-45 Bentley Snowflake serves up a classic tonewood cocktail with no compromises. Its Sitka spruce top yields big projection and spectacular note clarity. Its beautifully figured Madagascar rosewood back and sides contribute a deep, warm, projective bass response that’s enhanced by its large dreadnought body. This attractive acoustic guitar also features a mahogany neck and easy-playing ebony fingerboard. Lastly, the D-45 Bentley Snowflake boasts a forward-shifted X-braced pattern that increases its volume and tone quality — a feature guitarists here at Sweetwater have come to appreciate over years of playing other bracing designs.
Martin Limited-edition D-45 Bentley Snowflake Acoustic Guitar Features:
- A lifetime acoustic inspired by Wilson A. Bentley's historic snowflake photographs
- Sitka spruce top yields big projection and spectacular note clarity
- Madagascar rosewood back and sides contribute a deep, warm, projective bass response
- Forward-shifted X-braced pattern increases volume and tone quality
- Modified Low Oval neck with High Performance taper offers incredible response and feel
- Easy-playing ebony fingerboard with custom Bentley Snowflake inlays
- Faux tortoise pickguard and ebony bridge also include Bentley Snowflake inlays
- Compensated bone saddle and bone nut provide additional tonal support
- Antique white body binding and abalone purfling contribute to an elegant, finished look
- Limited to 25 guitars worldwide
