1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar

1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar

1953 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar

Regular price $16,500.00
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This is a classic Martin D-28 from one of the best years of the post war era. It features an Adirondack spruce top with Brazilian rosewood back and sides- the most desirable wood combination for an acoustic. Paired with the straight bracing, it has an immense amount of power and projection. It's the perfect all around guitar, it has a warm rounded tone with just the right amount of note separation to make it ideal for both strumming and flat picking. The Brazilian rosewood adds some harmonics to give it a fuller sound when compared to a D-18 with mahogany back and sides. The neck is a very comfortable, medium soft V profile with rolled fingerboard edges, typical of mid 50's Martins. It is in excellent original condition save for a replacement bridge and new bridge plate. It's had a neck reset and refret in the past so it plays great and the saddle has plenty of room for adjustment. Comes with the original hardshell case complete with photos from the original owner! Overall this is a great deal on one of the most desirable 1950's Martins.

Overview

Year: 1953

Brand: Martin

Model: D-28

Condition: Very Good

Repairs: Neck reset, refret, 1 repaired crack next to pickguard

Modifications: Replacement bridge, new bridge plate

Case: OHSC

SKU: 5208

Additional Information:

Materials

Top: Eaton Lumber Co Adirondack Spruce

Back/Sides: Brazilian Rosewood

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Ebony

Bridge: Replacement ebony bridge

Tuners: Original waffle back tuners

Measurements

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Scale Length: 25.4"

Neck Depth, 1st fret: 0.87"

Neck Depth, 7th fret: 0.97"

String Spacing at Bridge: 2 5/32"

Weight (lbs): 4.75

Action: 6/64"-5/64"

Strings: 12-54 Phosphor Bronze

Flat Rate Shipping

$95 shipping on all instruments within the continental US.

Hassel Free Returns

We want you to be completely satisfied with your new instrument. All purchases come with a 48 hour approval period. If for any reason you don't want to keep your guitar, just let us know within this period and send it back in the original packaging. Customer will be responsible for return shipping costs.

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