Martin D-28 1953, Natural, Mystery Top

$21,500.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-28
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF9556-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1953
Top	Red Spruce
Back and Sides	Brazilian Rosewood
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Ebony
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Original
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	0.878" - 1.019"
Scale Length	25.4"
Nut Width	1.696"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.181"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	Added K&K Pure Mini pickup
Case	60s HSC
Modifications/Repairs	New nut, refret, neck reset, fingerboard planed and divots filled, multiple top cracks repaired, added K&K Pure Mini pickup, new saddle, bridge re-glue, strap button added to heel, crack re-glued on original bridge plate

Description

Ordering a D-28 in the early 50's often meant a two year wait, only 675 of the model could be produced in 1953. As many know, the majority of guitars in 1953, including this example were made with Red Spruce, a "Mystery Top", instead of the common Sitka variety in years preceding and after. The result is a very full and open sound that bridges the gap between the Pre-War scallop braced Adirondack tops and the Post-War straight braced Sitka tops. As the Cadillac of flat-top guitars, the D-28 is also paired with premium grade straight grained Brazilian Rosewood. This example was well-loved and played. This example has undergone several thoughtful repairs and updates to ensure its playability for years to come. Check out the Specs tab for the full repair history. Incudes a 60s hardshell case.

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