Martin D-28 1938, Natural

$125,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-28
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF10148-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1938
Top	Adirondack Spruce
Back and Sides	Brazilian Rosewood
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Ebony
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Grover Open-Back Tuners
Radius	16"
Neck Profile	V
Neck Depth	0.825" - 1.033"
Scale Length	25.4"
Nut Width	1.745"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.288"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	None
Case	Black MainStage Case
Modifications/Repairs	re-necked, shimmed nut, re-fret, neck reset, 4 top cracks re-glued by fingerboard extension (popsicle brace installed underneath), replacement bridge (pins and saddle), top of sides near heel oversprayed, sides of neck shaved down, heel block strip, re-glued X braces, bridge plate plugged and drilled, binding partially re-glued, fretboard edges rolled.

Description

This 1938 Martin D-28 is an iconic prewar dreadnought, with a commanding tone that's fully opened up over the decades. It's had its neck swapped with a D-28 a few serial numbers away, with a shimmed nut, re-fret, and neck reset— all professional, high-quality work. Four top cracks were re-glued near the fingerboard extension and the finish was touched up, supported underneath by an added popsicle brace, and the bridge, pins, and saddle were all replaced. The X-braces have been re-glued, the bridge plate plugged and re-drilled, and the binding has been touched up. The sides near the heel show light overspray, and the neck itself is well-played in. A heel block strip was installed as well.

This guitar has a presence that’s hard to miss, with a low end that feels wide and steady without getting muddy. The midrange has a dry, focused quality that helps notes stand apart even in heavier rhythm playing. Trebles come through with a clear, ringing top edge that never feels brittle. Together, it’s the kind of voice that carries itself powerfully and with ease.

Includes Main Stage Cases hard shell case.

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