An Historic Martin : The First "45" - 1901 Martin 00-45 (Prototype)

Special thanks to Greig Hutton for the information found in his "Hutton's Guide to Martin Guitars: 1833-1969", which was referenced in this video.
A stunning, historic instrument that we're so thrilled to have in the shop for the time we have with it - Tyler is here to fill you in on the story behind this incredible Martin guitar!
For more information on this guitar and more, please give us a call or check out:
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[@alexmeleshenko4834]

Thanks for posting video---appreciate that you documented this unique guitar!!!!

[@jakebowman6623]

Beautiful! For those who are curious; 100 dollars in 1901 is equivalent in purchasing power to about 3,700 dollars today.

[@JohnD357]

I'm guessing they'll want more than that today. 🤣

[@wheninroamful]

So the extra $30 for same serial was another $1200 approx today...

[@cliveburgess4128]

What a nut job!! Can't believe they kept agreeing to his requests, thanks for posting!

[@geoffreycarter3981]

What a beautiful video, top, and workshop! Thanks for sharing this great story and instrument.

[@justincodyfox]

Wow. Incredible piece with a one of a kind story. These guitar will never be duplicated to this level and the craftsmanship is so exquisite.

[@jez6345789]

Great story some people are just so picky and a lovely old Martin

[@OGStinkywizzleteats]

Might buy this and send it into Martin for a retop.

[@jeffsaginaw1769]

Even through PC speakers that is the best sounding Martin I may have ever heard. Combination of warm and wonderful note definition. I can smell the credit cards melting in a race to make a new home for this extraordinary piece.

[@tpaine1968]

Great information….excellent

[@gedification]

Glorious. And masterfully played by Skyler. Bravo!

[@dannywoody5497]

Wow incredibly special sounding Guitar and playing style

[@younkinjames8571]

Crazy hearing my unusual last name attached to an old martin like that...

[@missouriboy66]

Amazing story, amazing guitar…

[@johnreidroberts2838]

Beautiful looking and sounding guitar! It would have originally had gut strings and an ivory bridge. Thanks for sharing this piece of history!

[@Cousin_Gregg]

Guitarists have been persnickety for over a century

[@lisazonfrillo9674]

It’s their right 🎉

[@philmalone1982]

Beautiful guitar and a great story, but I can’t be the only person wondering what the price is now!

[@daniele.82]

No comment 😮😮😮
Woooww!
❤❤❤

[@maxwirt921]

Somebody call Vince Gill.

[@DDE_ADDICT]

WOW, what an awesome story, better call Joe.

[@jeffsquires6620]

Is this song Zac Brown.

[@bewusstsein3527]

Aghhhhh

[@ccaputa]

Youngkin's first name was actually Karen. What a nightmare that guy was!

[@tonyevans9999]

He sounds like a total time trap

[@screamingstrings76]

💀

[@t.g3636]

Joseph Younkin was the first male Karen