Martin Value Guide · October 2026
Martin OM-45 And OM-45 Deluxe Value Guide
Original Martin OM-45 and OM-45 Deluxe guitars require individual appraisal. The historical value ranges below apply to excellent original instruments; restoration and documented ownership can change the value substantially.
Comparison Photo: 1976 Martin 000-45
Original prewar OM-45 and OM-45 Deluxe guitars. Modern reproductions and pearl-trim conversions are separate markets. Compare The Authentication Guide.
Historical Value Ranges
Historical 2025 retail ranges in U.S. dollars for excellent original instruments. Current value requires individual appraisal.
| Model And Period | Historical Retail Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1930 OM-45, Banjo Tuners | $500,000 To $625,000 |
| 1931 To 1933 OM-45, Standard Tuners | $350,000 To $450,000 |
| Original OM-45 Deluxe | $450,000 To $550,000 |
| Later Reissue Or Custom Shop Guitar | Use Its Actual Production Year |
| Pearl Conversion Or Extensively Rebuilt Guitar | Separate Appraisal |
These historical figures are not current appraisals.
Condition And Originality
The standard OM-45 and OM-45 Deluxe are separate factory models. Original top, neck, finish, bridge, fingerboard, tuners and pearl work must be assessed individually. Later decorative additions do not establish Deluxe identity. Conversions, major restoration and documented artist ownership require separate valuation.
For the broader comparison, read how repairs and changed parts affect guitar value. If the finish has been changed, the refinish value guide explains full and partial work and why an acoustic needs its own assessment.
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Photo Credits
Photographs from Joe's Vintage Guitars. Comparison photographs are labeled and do not depict the exact model being valued.