1942 Martin D-28 Herringbone - No Cracks, Original Case

Up for sale is this heavenly 1942 Martin D-28 with herringbone trim. With fewer than 100 made in 1942, this prewar Martin is among the rarest and most desirable in existence.

It’s also the most beautiful sounding guitar I have ever played. It’s full without being muddy, crisp and clear without being shrill. Everything you would imagine a pre-war Martin to be!

The D-28 features a spruce top with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. The neck is a very comfortable soft-V shape which fits excellently in the hand.

Overall, the guitar is in very fine vintage condition. There are some light scratches on the back, a few finish nicks and scratches on the top. But overall it is exceptionally clean.

The top, back, sides, etc. are all crack free. The tuners, pick guard, bridge, and bridge pins are all original.

The guitar has received the typical routine servicing for a vintage flat top. The neck was just professionally re-set, and a replacement nut and saddle installed (originals are in the case). Some string string slot wear on the bridge was filled/repaired on bridge near bridge pins, and it was reglued. Some frets edges were lifting slightly, so these were reset.

All the braces and other joints are all solid, and the finish is original. I can provide photos of the interior of the instrument upon request.

The serial number is 800XX, and I can provide photos and for the confirmation to any interested buyer.

The guitar will also come with an original 1940s Lifton case which is era-correct for this instrument. Structurally the case is fully intact and the latches work as they should. It does have some wear and tear to the cosmetics, and some old tape over a couple areas.

Because of the value of the instrument, I cannot provide an exact quote for shipment. The price listed here is an estimate only, and might be more depending on how you would like it sent to you. This is definitely A guitar that might be worth a jaunt to the Seattle area to pick up in person. Happy to arrange whatever I can for a prospective buyer.

Feel free to take a look at my other listings, as well as my feedback. I have a number of vintage and high end pieces in my shop, and have sold many as well.