Martin Guitar Fake

The Chinese Martin....
 
As I'm sure my Martin brethren with all know, the  classic Martin D-45 Acoustic Guitar was originally created for singing cowboy Gene Autry before World War II.  I add here one of Gene's best known classics performed with his Martin 
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC1oorefVmw
 
By the time production ceased in 1942, a total of 90 D-45s were made. That’s the Martin D-45’s place in history. 
 
This is where the story begins to sadden....
 
Like many other American companies, C. F. Martin & Co., Inc. has become the victim of unauthorized registration of its traditional trademark and of counterfeiting of its products in the People’s Republic of China.   Specifically, Martin has become aware that its well-known script logo has been registered in the People’s Republic of China by a Chinese citizen without Martin’s consent. 
 
This individual has used Martin’s classic trademark on booths and displays at music trade shows in China and on guitars that are poorly crafted counterfeits of Martin’s guitars. 
 
But please do not fret...Martin has engaged legal counsel in the United States and the People’s Republic of China and has filed a petition with the Chinese Trademark Office to cancel the unauthorized registration of its mark and is pursuing other legal courses of action to protect the interests of  C. F. Martin & Co., Inc. as an internationally recognized guitar manufacturer. 
 
A sad tale of counterfeit and dilution of a fine Martin brand...but I'm sure Martin will prevail in their legal proceedings and and the Martin brand will again become pure...I will of course keep you all updated as the court proceedings ensue.
 
And in the meantime, if any of you do own a Martin D-45, to better protect your Martins, I urge you buy a hardcase, which you will find a right choice for you.