Martin D-28 1953, Natural

$18,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-28
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF9371-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1953
Top	Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides	Brazilian Rosewood
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany, Ebony
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Original
Radius	16"
Neck Profile	V
Neck Depth	.869"-1.003"
Scale Length	25.25"
Nut Width	1.68"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.125"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Yes
Electronics	None
Case	Period CORRECT HSC
Modifications/Repairs	Neck set, Fret level, Unoriginal Bridge, Shave bridge flat, Maple Bridge Plate Cap, Multiple Top Crack Repairs, Side Pickup Plug Hole Plug Repair, Unoriginal Nut and Saddle, Unoriginal Birdge Pins

Description

This 1953 Martin D-28 has seen some work over the years but still delivers the dry, powerful voice these early post-war dreads are known for. It’s had a neck reset and fret level, and the bridge is a later replacement. There’s light overspray above some top play wear, along with several repaired cracks and a handful of other small mods noted in the specifications. Despite the changes, it holds together well and has that seasoned, balanced tone that only comes with time. A well-maintained vintage D-28 that’s been played, cared for, and kept alive the right way.

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