1947 Martin D-28 | Brazilian Rosewood | Smokies Red Spruce Retop by Joshua Young
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This guitar was retopped and converted by well respected luthier Joshua Young using a Smokies red spruce top supplied by legendary builder John Arnold. The restoration and build process was documented publicly on The Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum. I cannot insert link here. Please search online for “UMGF 1947 D-28 Retop With Smokies Red Spruce“ for details on this extraordinary build.
Some original braces were reused where possible, including the upper transverse brace, while damaged original components were replaced or repurposed during the restoration.
I have the original top and will include with sale.
Joshua intentionally preserved the worn vintage aesthetic rather than over-restoring the instrument, giving it the feel of a well-loved old Martin with upgraded tonal potential.
Tone is everything you’d hope for from a Brazilian dreadnought with Adirondack power: huge bass response, dry vintage character, strong fundamental note separation, and the explosive headroom associated with pre-war style Martins.
Features include:
- Smokies red spruce retop
- Brazilian rosewood back and sides
- Forward-shifted scalloped bracing
- Herringbone trim
- Diamonds & squares fingerboard inlays
- LR Baggs HiFi Duet pickup + microphone system
- Holter pickguard
- Gotoh SE700 relic tuners
- Original 1947 neck and body
- Professional conversion by luthier Joshua Young
- Fossilized Walrus Ivory Nut and Bone Saddle
- Hard Case Include (may be the original)
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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