The Martin D-50 CFM IV 50th Anniversary #22 of 50 is a breathtakingly crafted limited-edition dreadnought guitar built to honor Chris Martin IV’s remarkable 50-year legacy at the helm of C.F. Martin & Co. With only 50 pieces made worldwide, this rare collector’s instrument is a masterclass in artistry, tone, and tradition. Combining premium tonewoods, elegant ornamentation, and meticulous attention to detail, the D-50 is not only a sonic powerhouse but a visual masterpiece—designed to be cherished by discerning players and collectors alike.

At its core, the D-50 features a D-14 fret body with a 25.4" scale length, ensuring the bold projection and full tonal range that the dreadnought shape is known for. The bearclaw spruce top, prized for both its unique figuring and tonal clarity, is paired with Guatemalan rosewood back and sides, providing a rich, resonant low end and complex overtones. The top is supported by scalloped Adirondack spruce braces in a forward-shifted X-brace pattern, delivering an open, responsive voice with remarkable dynamic range. A dovetail neck joint construction ensures solid tonal transfer and traditional Martin character.

Aesthetically, this guitar stuns with its high-gloss finish and intricate appointments. The top is bordered by European flamed maple binding, accented with abalone herringbone and multi-stripe purfling, a theme echoed in the rosette, back, sides, and endpiece inlays. The attention to inlay detail is extraordinary—D-50 Style Inlays crafted from abalone and mother of pearl adorn the ebony fingerboard, which is itself bound in flamed maple. Blue topaz dots shimmer from the Liquidmetal® bridge pins, seated in an ebony modern belly bridge with a compensated bone saddle. Every element speaks to premium artistry, down to the black acrylic pickguard with custom D-50 inlay.

The neck, carved from flamed genuine mahogany, features a Vintage Deluxe profile with a High-Performance Taper, making it both nostalgic and comfortably playable. A gloss finish and dark mahogany hue add to its elegant feel. The nut width of 1 3/4" and 2 1/8" width at the 12th fret provide ample room for intricate fingerstyle work, while the Pleked fretwork ensures out-of-the-box perfection. The solid headstock, adorned with a CFM script inlay on an ebony headplate, is finished with Waverly gold open gear tuners and engraved butterbean knobs, framed by more flamed maple binding for a regal presence.

Each guitar comes housed in a molded hardshell carbon fiber case, protecting this exceptional instrument with high-end style. Inside, an embossed paper label signed by C.F. Martin IV authenticates its place in the limited run—number 22 of 50—solidifying its value as both a tribute and an heirloom.

The Martin D-50 CFM IV 50th Anniversary is not just a guitar; it is a celebration of legacy, innovation, and unparalleled craftsmanship—an instrument that honors the past while inspiring the future.