The 1970 Martin D-41 represents a pivotal year in Martin's history. Introduced in late 1969 as a bridge between the understated D-28 and the flagship, highly ornate D-45, the D-41 offered high-grade tonewoods paired with mother-of-pearl appointments at a slightly more accessible price point.
The year 1970 marked a major construction change for Martin. Due to embargoes on Brazilian rosewood in late 1969, Martin transitioned to East Indian Rosewood for back and side construction across their lineup. While a tiny handful of very early 1970 D-41s may have used leftover Brazilian rosewood stock, the vast majority built in 1970 feature East Indian rosewood.
