Martin D28 1947

If we come across a nice vintage Martin D28, we know it here at The Fellowship of Acoustics: it will be a New Arrival!

This 1947 D28 beautifully showcases the big, full tone of the mighty dreadnought. Known for its booming projection and tone, the Martin D28 has been one of the best-known and most trusted models played by guitarists worldwide since its introduction in 1931. It also showcases the best of the tonewoods, featuring beautifully figured Brazilian rosewood back and sides and a Sitka spruce top.

The dreadnought back and sides produce a beautifully balanced tone, with a powerful bass that is very appealing. The tonal qualities of Brazilian rosewood remain unsurpassed to this day, and when you play this guitar, you'll immediately understand why. The deep tone and power this guitar produces, combined with the thick, slightly rounded V-neck, give you the ultimate vintage Martin playing experience!

The guitar has undergone some repairs over the years, but is therefore in very good condition. Several cracks on the top have been repaired with cleats on the inside of the body, and cracks on the back and sides have also been repaired. Furthermore, a neck reset and refret have been performed, and the nut and bridge saddle have been replaced.

Looking inside the body, we can see that the oversized rosewood bridge plate has been repaired, and several braces have been reglued. It should be noted that the section of the X-bracing running under the treble side of the bridge is warped and not fully connected to the top. Also noticeable is the slightly enlarged soundhole, and both the body and neck have had resprays applied a long time ago, judging by the green color under UV light.

The repairs and maintenance make this D28 a true player, yet it still boasts that authentic vintage Martin sound!

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