Martin D-28 1950, Shade Top

$55,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-28
Finish	Shade Top
SKU	GF10875-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1950
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Brazilian Rosewood
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Ebony
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Kluson K-500 Waffleback Tuners (treble side previously had different tuners installed with an additional hole drilled, now hidden underneath the current tuners)
Radius	16"
Neck Profile	Soft "V"
Neck Depth	0.877" - 1.005"
Scale Length	25.4"
Nut Width	1.700"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.186"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	None
Case	Vintage black lizard print hard shell case
Modifications/Repairs	Refret, bridge reglue, neck reset, center top cracks (repaired with maple cleats), treble side tuners replaced, bridge holes plugged with ebony
Condition Notes	Top cracks repaired, wear and dings on the back, finish burn on neck 1st position and bottom of back

Description

This 1950 Martin D-28 is finish in the exceptionally rare shade top over a spruce top with stunning Brazilian rosewood back and sides. The classic combination delivers a strong low end with clear trebles and a balanced overall response. This example has seen a handful of necessary repairs over time, including a neck reset, refret, and bridge reglue, along with repaired center seam top cracks reinforced with maple cleats. Additionally the bridge had holes drilled in it previously that have been address with ebony plugs.

Cosmetically, there is visible playwear throughout, including the repaired top cracks, dings and wear across the back, and finish burn along the neck in the first position and at the lower back. It remains in very good condition for its age, and carries a powerful tone. Martin production records show only four "dark top" D-28 guitars were shipped in 1950, and this rare piece is one of the four!

Includes vintage hard shell case.

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