This was a house instrument at Southern Ground Studio and has been used on recordings by Zac and many other great artists during its time in Nashville.


The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.

Summary

Finish: Original finish.

Body Material: Brazilian Rosewood

Top Material: Spruce

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: Soft V

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.80" 10th - 1.01"

Fingerboard Radius: 14.00"

Nut Width: 1-5/8"

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Hardware: Original hardware. The bridge has been reglued.

Weight: 3 lbs 10 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Martin guitar has aged well and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with checking and shallow scratches and scuffs scattered throughout. A repaired side crack on the treble side of the lower bout is visible, but is stable and will not affect playability. Another small repaired crack on the lower bout starting near the bridge is faintly visible, but is also stable. The bridge is lifting and has a small crack at the bass side of the saddle. The metal hardware is tarnished with age.

Modifications/Repairs: A side crack has been repaired on the treble side of the lower bout. A small crack has been repaired on the lower bout starting near the bridge. The bridge has been reglued.

Serial Number: 85787

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with medium action and some neck relief. The frets are medium with light play wear. The serial number dates to 1943.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case

Listed3 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 000-28
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 1942
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Series
Model Family
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Body Shape
  • 000
Back Material
  • Rosewood
Sides Material
  • Rosewood
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Natural
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

Product safety information may be available here.

Chicago Music Exchange

Chicago, IL, United States
Joined Reverb:2012

Reverb Protection

Simple Returns, Secure Transactions, Human Support

Learn more

Secure Checkout

Promoted similar listings













Product reviews

Reverb Gives

Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music.

Oops, looks like you forgot something. Please check the fields highlighted in red.