2006 Martin D-28 Marquis Acoustic Guitar — Adirondack Spruce / Rosewood — Brian Kimsey Modified

Beautiful Martin D-28 Marquis, serial number 1193233, produced in 2006. This guitar has been professionally modified and set up by Brian Kimsey, whose work is well known among Martin players seeking a more responsive, vintage-inspired sound and feel.

The D-28 Marquis was built with premium, vintage-inspired specifications, including an Adirondack spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing, an ebony fingerboard and bridge, Golden Era-style inlays, and a 1¾-inch nut width.

Specifications:

● Martin D-28 Marquis

● 2006 production year

● Serial number 1193233

● Adirondack spruce top

● East Indian rosewood back and sides

● Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing

● Ebony fingerboard and bridge

● Golden Era-style diamond-and-square fingerboard inlays

● Modified V neck

● 1¾-inch nut width

● 25.4-inch scale

● Nickel open-gear tuners

● Bone nut and custom bone saddle

● Tortoise-pattern pickguard

● Original Martin hardshell case, if included

Brian Kimsey modifications and setup:

● Action set up by Brian Kimsey

● Soundhole enlarged

● Back braces shaved for increased responsiveness

● Popsicle brace removed

● Bridge removed and reglued

● Custom bone saddle fitted

● Bridge slotted for unslotted bridge pins

● Tuner holes plugged and redrilled for a tighter tuner fit

● Frets dressed

● Vintage celluloid tortoise pick guard installed

These modifications were performed to improve the guitar’s response, projection, playability, and overall vintage-style character. The work should be considered part of the guitar’s history and should be fully understood by prospective buyers. This is not an all-original example, but rather a professionally modified D-28 Marquis intended for players who value enhanced responsiveness and a more open, broken-in sound.

Condition: Excellent playing condition, subject to normal signs of use and the modifications listed above. The guitar has had significant professional work, including brace shaving, popsicle-brace removal, bridge removal and reglue, tuner-hole work, fret dressing, and soundhole enlargement. Please review all photos carefully and request additional details or documentation before purchasing.

Included: Original Martin hardshell case, if applicable.

Asking price: $5,500