{"product_id":"martin-d-40-fmg-limited-edition-1996-quilted-mahogany","title":"Martin D-40 FMG Limited Edition (1996) – Quilted Mahogany","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC.F. Martin \u0026amp; Co. D-40 FMG Limited Edition (1996) – Quilted Mahogany – Very Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin D-40 FMG from 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — also searched as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin D40 FMG, Martin D 40 FMG, Martin Figured Mahogany, vintage Martin D-40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eused Martin Limited Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — is an exceptionally rare and collectible dreadnought from Martin’s prestigious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFigured Woods Limited Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced in a limited run of just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 instruments worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe D-40 FMG stands out for its spectacular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighly figured quilted mahogany back and sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring distinctive three-dimensional grain patterns rarely seen on traditional mahogany guitars. The designation FMG refers to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFigured Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, highlighting the exceptional tonewood selected for this special model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaired with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid Sitka spruce top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the quilted mahogany body produces a beautifully balanced acoustic voice with strong fundamentals, warm and woody mids, clear trebles and a tight, articulate bass. The combination delivers the direct, focused character of a traditional mahogany dreadnought with excellent projection and resonance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a standard D-18, the D-40 FMG features considerably more elaborate appointments inspired by Martin’s premium Style 40 instruments. These include a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle 45 abalone rosette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, elegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabalone hexagon fingerboard inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEast Indian rosewood headplate with vertical abalone Martin lettering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etortoise-colored binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e around the body, fingerboard and headstock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar also features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5\/16” scalloped X-bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, contributing to its open, responsive sound and excellent dynamic range. The traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow Profile mahogany neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 11\/16” (42.9 mm) nut width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide the familiar playing feel of Martin dreadnoughts from this era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe D-40 FMG belongs to Martin’s short-lived Figured Woods series, alongside the D-40 FW in figured walnut and the D-40 QM in quilted maple. With only 150 D-40 FMG instruments produced, it is considerably rarer than most standard Martin dreadnoughts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin D-40 FMG (1996)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showing light signs of normal use consistent with its age. A beautiful and uncommon Martin combining exceptional figured mahogany, premium decorative appointments and classic dreadnought tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications – Martin D-40 FMG Limited Edition (1996)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e C.F. Martin \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e D-40 FMG\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1996\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Figured Woods Limited Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Limited to 150 Instruments Worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dreadnought, 14-Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Sitka Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Highly Figured \/ Quilted Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBack Inlay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Style 45 Back Purfling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBracing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5\/16” Scalloped X-Bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25.4” (645 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 11\/16” (42.9 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eString Spacing at Bridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 1\/8” (54 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNeck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Genuine Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNeck Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ebony Belly Bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Inlays:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Style 40 Abalone Hexagons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Binding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tortoise Color\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeadplate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e East Indian Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeadstock Logo:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vertical Martin Abalone Lettering\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeadstock Binding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tortoise Color\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRosette:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Style 45 Abalone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody Binding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tortoise Color\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tortoise Color\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Nut Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Corian\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Saddle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Micarta\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTuners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold Gotoh with Large Gold Buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gloss Lacquer Body \/ Satin Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None in Standard Specification\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55100614508882,"sku":null,"price":54417.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/0396\/5266\/files\/IMG_8736-Photoroom.jpg?v=1792162245","url":"https:\/\/guitar-heroes.net\/products\/martin-d-40-fmg-limited-edition-1996-quilted-mahogany","provider":"Guitar-Heroes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}