Dreadnought

Martin D-28 1951, Natural

Name: Martin D-28 1951, Natural
Brand: Martin
SKU: GF11787-A
Price: 14000.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$14,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-28
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF11787-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1951
Top	Sitka
Back and Sides	Brazilian Rosewood
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/ Ebony
Bridge Material	Ebony (Replacement)
Bridge Plate	Original with Maple semi-sphere Plugs
Tuners	Single Line Kluson Deluxe (Later) (g-tuner installed crooked)
Scale Length	25.4"
Neck Profile	Soft V
Nut Width	1.67"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.13"
Neck Depth	.82"- .95"
Radius	14"
Electronics	None (End Pin Previously Reamed and Now Plugged)
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	Late 50s/Early 60s Lifton HSC (likely from time of top refinish)
Modifications/Repairs	Top Refinish and full overspray, Oversized Pickguard, 9 top cracks with 9 cleats, oversized 2"x7" Maple cleat under pickguard, rosette crack with cleat, 5" back crack w/ 3 cleats, replacement bridge, neck reset, refret, Late-50s/early-60s Kluson tuners, strap button in heel, shimmed nut, replacement pins, end pin set in plug,
Tech Notes	7/64 at Bass and 5/64 at Treble with excellent saddle height with room to lower if desired

Description

In the early 1950s, the Martin D-28 was the arguably the most desirable flat-top a country singer could own. By the late 1950s, it was a luxury and a statement to have an oversized pickguard on one. This 1951 D-28 appears to have had a trip to the Martin factory in the late-1950s/early-1960s for work. As far as making an estimate on when this might have been, the pickguard material was used between 1957-1967, the single line Klusons were used until 1964, and the case is a 5-latch Lifton from between roughly 1958 and 1962 (before the handle changed). This one has a loud/warm sound that is sure to please any player. As part of the pickguard installation process, the top was refinished. The back and sides appear to have been lightly over-sprayed too. This one is an excellent player and looks incredible with all the cowboy character.

Comes in Vintage Lifton HSC with Green Velvet Lining