Chico, CA, United States
About this listing
We took this amazing 1959 Martin D-28 E in a couple of months ago and immediately sent it off for a neck reset, new frets, a new saddle and nut. It plays perfectly and is good to go for decades! The Martin D-28 E was produced in very limited numbers — this is one of only 176 made. It is a factory-original electric variant of the D-28, equipped with surface-mounted DeArmond single-coil pickups and onboard controls as installed at the factory.The Brazilian rosewood back and sides are absolutely gorgeous, as is the top. The ebony fretboard and bridge add clarity and sustain. Tuners are original Grover Rotomatics with no headstock modifications. The original tortoise shell pickguard is present. The original case is included and in very good condition with no odor. No cracks on the top or back and sides. This guitar has received a fresh neck reset and refret, so it arrives playing correctly with 2/32" action on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret. Overall condition is excellent, with very good top and back/sides and an original natural finish in good shape. There is wear, dings, and signs of use throughout, but the guitar was well cared for over its 67 years.The pickups and electronics work nicely, and everything is original. The pots do get a little crusty when you let the guitar sit for a bit, but cleaner is still effective in working this out. The case is not original. We did learn that the pickups will pop out of their mounting rings when shipped. We will pack paper into the guitar in an effort to keep them in place during shipment. They aren't loose or damaged, they are simply wedged into the mounting ring with metal flanges They don't fall out routinely - it takes some work.Mahar's Vintage Guitars is a brick-and-mortar and web-based retailer. We are happy to talk with you before you make a purchase. Please reach out if you feel so inclined! We cross market our items here and on our own site, so items are subject to sale elsewhere at any time (however we will never cancel a sale if it happens here first). See our profile here, our Google reviews as well as our 100% positive Reverb feedback. Also, Reverb limits us to only 25 pictures of our items. There is a good chance we have more. Contact us if you’d like to see them.No sales tax for direct sale customers outside California. Reverb sales are always taxed.SPECIFICATIONSColor: naturalFinish Original?: yesFinish Condition: Very goodWeight: 5lbs 14ozOverall Length: 40-1/2"Nut Width: 1-11/16"String Spacing At Bridge: 2.178"Scale Length: 25.4"Action 1st String At 12th Fret: 2/32"Action 6th String At 12th Fret: 2/32"Neck Material: mahoganyInlay: Mother of Pearl dotNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .8265"Neck Thickness At 10th Fret: 1.029"Neck Condition: very goodNeck Repairs: resetTuner Brand And Model: Grover RotomaticTuners Original?: yesChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: noneTruss Rod Cover: noneNut Original: noNut Material: boneNut Repairs: replaced with resetFretboard Material: EbonyFretboard Condition: excellentFretboard Radius: 16"Fretboard Repairs: noneFret Condition: newFret Repairs: refretFret Count: 20Body Length: 20-1/8"Lower Bout: 15-3/4"Waist: 10-7/8"Upper Bout: 11-3/4"Body Depth/Thickness: 5"Top Material: Sitka SpruceTop Condition: very goodTop Cracks: noneTop Repairs: noneTop Binding: yesTop Binding Condition: ExcellentBack & Side Material: Quarter-sawn Brazilian RosewoodBack & Side Condition: very goodBack & Side Repairs: noneBack & Side Binding: yesBracing Material: spruceBracing Condition: excellentBridge Wood: ebonyBridge Original?: yesBridge Condition: excellentBridge Pins: originalBridge Plate Material: mapleBridge Plate Condition: excellentBridge Plate Original?: YesSaddle Material: boneSaddle Original?: noSaddle Condition: newPickguard Color: tortoise shellPickguard Original?: yesStrap Buttons: yesPickup System: surface-mounted DeArmond single-coil pickupsPickup System Original Or Added: originalPickup System Brand And Model: factory-mounted DeArmond single-coil pickups with onboard controlsCase Original?: yesCase Condition: very goodCase Smells?: noneAccessories Included: noneString Gauge: 12-53Documentation: noneSmells?: noneNeck Profile: Soft "V"Be sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!Fender Electric Guitars — Gibson Electric Guitars — Vintage & Used Amplifiers — Vintage & Used Effects PedalsShipping PolicyBy completing your purchase you are agreeing to our shipping policy.
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