Martin D-28 1953, Natural

$25,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Martin
Model	D-28
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF11359-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1953
Top	Adirondack Spruce (Mystery Top)
Back and Sides	Brazilian Rosewood
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Ebony
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Original Kluson
Neck Profile	Soft V
Neck Depth	.847"- 1.021"
Scale Length	25.4"
Radius	16"
Nut Width	1.70"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.161"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	OHSC
Modifications/Repairs	Bone nut, refret, neck reset, bridge reglue, light overspray on back, finish buffed, 4" back crack reglued (no cleats), hairline crack running through back strip, B-string crack reglued, replacement pins

Description

This 1953 Mystery Top Martin D-28 is in incredibly clean condition, and one of the most desireable post-war Martins one can own. The D-28 was the top of the line for Martin in 1953. In 1953, during the Korean War, Martin purchased a large supply of Spruce that differed from its typical Sitka, but much like its pre-1946 supply. This Adirondack Spruce supply is reknown for its articulate presence, and this D-28 in particular is boomy. Only minor finish touch-ups and crack repairs, this is a very clean example and worth adding to the collection. Original bridge plate and structurally sound.

Comes in original hardshell Lifton case with material reinforcement on the corners.