A rare and cherished 1988 Martin D45L acoustic guitar was stolen from a musician during load-in at the Overlook restaurant in Westford, Massachusetts on October 16, 2009. The guitar vanished amid the chaos of unloading equipment for a live performance, a moment that many musicians dread. The instrument was being transported in its original Ameritage tweed hardshell case at the time of the theft.
This natural-finish Martin is further distinguished by a Sunrise pickup installed in the sound hole, a modification favored by gigging musicians for its reliable amplified tone. With its serial number documented and its custom pickup setup, this guitar is a readily identifiable and highly valuable piece of craftsmanship that should not be difficult to spot if it surfaces at a shop, pawn counter, or online marketplace.
Item Details & Specifications
- Item Type: Acoustic Guitar
- Brand / Maker: Martin
- Model: D45L (1988)
- Serial Number:
484084 - Color / Finish: Natural
- Distinguishing Features: Sunrise pickup installed in sound hole; stolen inside an Ameritage tweed hardshell case
- Estimated Value: N/A
Incident & Law Enforcement Details
- Date of Theft: October 16, 2009
- Location: Westford, MA (Overlook restaurant, music venue)
- Investigating Agency: Westford, Massachusetts Police Department
- Police Case Number:
09-5825-OF
Musicians, music shops, pawn brokers, and vintage guitar dealers throughout New England are encouraged to keep an eye out for this distinctive Martin D45L. Anyone who encounters a guitar matching this description, especially one fitted with a Sunrise pickup and housed in an Ameritage tweed case, is urged to come forward with information.
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