Martin D-28 1938, Natural
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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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