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Dreadnought

Martin D-28 1939, Natural

$60,000.00

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InstrumentDreadnought
BrandMartin
ModelD-28
FinishNatural
SKUGF8315-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1939
TopAdirondack Spruce
Back and SidesBrazilian Rosewood
Neck/FingerboardMahogany/Ebony
Bridge MaterialEbony
TunersReplacements
Neck ProfileSoft V
Neck Depth0.81" - 1.08"
Scale Length25.4"
Nut Width1.75"
String Spacing at Saddle2.26"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)Y
ElectronicsN/A
CaseCalton HSC
Modifications/RepairsReplaced tuners, replaced nut, fretboard planed, refret, neck reset, reinforced top around neck block, 3 cracks at fingerboard extension repaired with popsicle brace, b string crack cleated, replaced bridge, top bellying, reinforcement cleat on bass side bridge wing, ~5 cracks behind bridge repaired with 6 cleats, 2 patches on top near treble side lower bout, 10" back crack repaired with 2 cleats, 2" back crack glued, 2 3" side cracks on treble side lower bout glued, side crack on bass side upper bout repaired with strip cleat, top overspray, replacement strap buttons, replacement oversized maple bridge plate, additional scalloping on braces, replacement bridge pins.
The Martin D-28 is the epitome of minimalistic beauty in the world of acoustic guitars, and encountering a pre-war model is always a rare privilege. The combination of Brazilian rosewood back and sides with a tightly-grained Adirondack spruce top creates an instrument with a powerful, resonant voice, delivering a booming sound with impeccable clarity. This particular 1939 example embodies all the qualities one would expect from a pre-war D-28, making it an exceptional instrument. Though it has undergone extensive repairs, these have given it a renewed life, ensuring its outstanding playability for years to come. The repairs include: replaced tuners and nut, planed fretboard, refret, neck reset, reinforced top around the neck block, repaired cracks at the fingerboard extension with a popsicle brace, glued and cleated B-string crack, replaced bridge, top bellying, reinforcement cleat on the bass side bridge wing, multiple repaired cracks behind the bridge with 6 cleats, 2 patches on the top near the treble side lower bout, repaired back cracks with 2 cleats, repaired side cracks on the treble side lower bout, repaired crack on bass side upper bout with a strip cleat, top overspray, replacement strap buttons, oversized maple bridge plate, additional scalloping on braces, and replacement bridge pins. Calton HSC included.
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