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Summary

Finish: The guitar has been fully oversprayed.

Top Material: Spruce

Body Material: Brazilian Rosewood

Neck Material: Mahogany

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Neck Profile: "V" profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .86" (1st fret), 1.04" (10 fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 14.00"

Nut Width: 1-3/4"

Scale Length: 25-2/5"

Electronics: The guitar is K&K bridge plate transducer, which feeds to an endpin 1/8" jack. This requires an 1/8" mono to 1/4" mono cable.

Hardware: The bridge, saddle, nut, and endpin have all been replaced. The original bridge is included in the case.

Weight: 4lbs 6oz

Modifications / Repairs: The guitar has been fully oversprayed, and there are repaired cracks in the top and back of the body. Some of the back cracks have been reinforced with internal cleats. The bridge, saddle, and nut have all been replaced, and the bridge plate has been doweled and re-drilled for the new bridge. The neck has been reset and refretted, with a small shim under the tongue. There is also a hole drilled in the side of the heel for a strap button. A K&K pickup has been installed, going to an endpin jack.

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Martin D-28 shows heavy aging and cosmetic wear, with extensive play wear under the glossy overspray. There is a repaired top crack near the center seam, from the bridge to the end of the body, as well as multiple repaired cracks on the back of the body. The back of the neck is glossy and smooth, and the fingerboard has some chips in it from a prior refret.

Serial Number: 80969

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action, and the frets are tall with mild play wear. The serial number dates to 1942.

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Listed17 hours ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • D-28 Herringbone 14-Fret
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 1942
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Series
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Back Material
  • Rosewood
Sides Material
  • Rosewood
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Model Family
Color Family
  • Natural
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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