Collectible Guitar MayJun 2017 | Page 7

Martin makes more than guitars – they make history. N ot many companies produce two million of anything, let alone handmade, fi nely crafted musical instruments. However, C.F. Martin & Co. has done it. In honor of this milestone, Martin is creating 50 D-200 Deluxe guitars, a watch- themed, 14-fret work of art. Sweetwater is honored to off er serial #3 and #4 of this spectacular guitar to our customers in early spring. Congratulations to everyone at Martin, we knew you could do it. Brazilian rosewood body is topped with fi gured bearclaw Engelmann spruce. Top features intricate guilloché work. Front and back are adorned with inlays of reconstituted stone, mother-of-pearl, bloodwood, Hawaiian koa, ebony, bird's- eye maple, and pearl. D-200 Deluxe Serial #3 and #4 will be available in early spring. Engraved steel tuners and an aluminum rosette feature more guilloché work. Side rim pearl inlay enhances uniqueness. A wearable RGM wristwatch with matching serial numbers is included. • The custom aluminum case has a built-in hygrometer for precise climate-controlled storage. See detailed hi-res images of guitars to buy at Sweetwater.com/guitargallery. (800) 222-4700 Sweetwater.com