1969 Martin D-28 Natural
No sales tax for customers outside California.
This 1969 Martin D-28 was purchased form the son of the original owner. It is a true beauty.
This is remarkably clean guitar with no cracks, overspray, or misguided repairs - an absolutely gorgeous example from the very end of the period when Martin's stock wood for the back and sides was Brazilian Rosewood.
The wood quality of the top and back woods are top notch with exquisite grain.
The frets show some pitting in the lower register. A fret level and crown would be viable, allowing more use out of the original frets.
The guitar does need a neck reset. It is currently very playable, but the saddle has been lowered significantly. Fortunately, the bridge has not been messed with. We may have the neck reset, but I have found that some folks prefer to have their own luthier tackle such work. If I do send the guitar off for work it will return at a somewhat substantially higher price.
The pickguard has been professionally replaced. The original is in the case, which I assume is also original to the guitar. The bridge pins have also bee replaced. A better fitting set could be procured, but they work well.
The guitar has been played little over the last fist full of years. The guitar could stand to get some play to wake it up - a phenomenon that is a thing with Martin guitars. They need to be played regularly to stay open and full as they are capable of being. We're playing it daily, so that will help!
Color: Natural
Weight: 4lbs 12.2ozs
Top: Sitka Spruce
Body: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony
Inlays: Mother of pearl dots
Frets: Original
Fret count: 20
Nut: Original
Nut width: 1 11/16"
Scale: 25.5"
Radius: 16"
Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .795"
Neck thickness at 10th Fret: .965"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
Total length: 40 3/8"
Body length: 20"
Lower bout: 15 11/16"
Waist: 10 13/16"
Upper bout: 11 1/2"
Body depth/thickness: 4 7/8"
String gauge: .012-.053"
Electronics?: No
Pickguard: Replaced
Bridge: Original short-saddle ebony bridge.
Tuners: Original PAT. PEND. Grover Rotomatic tuning machines.
Case: OHSC handle is broken, see pictures
Notes: Non-original bridge pins
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