We took this amazing 1959 Martin D-28 E in a couple of months ago and immediately sent it off for a neck reset, new frets, a new saddle and nut.  It plays perfectly and is good to go for decades! The Martin D-28 E was produced in very limited numbers — this is one of only 176 made. It is a factory-original electric variant of the D-28, equipped with surface-mounted DeArmond single-coil pickups and onboard controls as installed at the factory.

The Brazilian rosewood back and sides are absolutely gorgeous, as is the top. The ebony fretboard and bridge add clarity and sustain. Tuners are original Grover Rotomatics with no headstock modifications. The original tortoise shell pickguard is present. The original case is included and in very good condition with no odor. No cracks on the top or back and sides. This guitar has received a fresh neck reset and refret, so it arrives playing correctly with 2/32" action on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret. Overall condition is excellent, with very good top and back/sides and an original natural finish in good shape.  There is wear, dings, and signs of use throughout, but the guitar was well cared for over its 67 years.

The pickups and electronics work nicely, and everything is original.  The pots do get a little crusty when you let the guitar sit for a bit, but cleaner is still effective in working this out.  

The case is not original.  We did learn that the pickups will pop out of their mounting rings when shipped.  We will pack paper into the guitar in an effort to keep them in place during shipment.  They aren't loose or damaged, they are simply wedged into the mounting ring with metal flanges   They don't fall out routinely - it takes some work.

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Color: natural
• Finish Original?: yes
• Finish Condition: Very good
• Weight: 5lbs 14oz
• Overall Length: 40-1/2"
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• String Spacing At Bridge: 2.178"
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Action 1st String At 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Action 6th String At 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Neck Material: mahogany
• Inlay: Mother of Pearl dot
• Neck Thickness At 1st Fret: .8265"
• Neck Thickness At 10th Fret: 1.029"
• Neck Condition: very good
• Neck Repairs: reset
• Tuner Brand And Model: Grover Rotomatic
• Tuners Original?: yes
• Changes To Headstock For Tuners?: none
• Truss Rod Cover: none
• Nut Original: no
• Nut Material: bone
• Nut Repairs: replaced with reset
• Fretboard Material: Ebony
• Fretboard Condition: excellent
• Fretboard Radius: 16"
• Fretboard Repairs: none
• Fret Condition: new
• Fret Repairs: refret
• Fret Count: 20
• Body Length: 20-1/8"
• Lower Bout: 15-3/4"
• Waist: 10-7/8"
• Upper Bout: 11-3/4"
• Body Depth/Thickness: 5"
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Top Condition: very good
• Top Cracks: none
• Top Repairs: none
• Top Binding: yes
• Top Binding Condition: Excellent
• Back & Side Material: Quarter-sawn Brazilian Rosewood
• Back & Side Condition: very good
• Back & Side Repairs: none
• Back & Side Binding: yes
• Bracing Material: spruce
• Bracing Condition: excellent
• Bridge Wood: ebony
• Bridge Original?: yes
• Bridge Condition: excellent
• Bridge Pins: original
• Bridge Plate Material: maple
• Bridge Plate Condition: excellent
• Bridge Plate Original?: Yes
• Saddle Material: bone
• Saddle Original?: no
• Saddle Condition: new
• Pickguard Color: tortoise shell
• Pickguard Original?: yes
• Strap Buttons: yes
• Pickup System: surface-mounted DeArmond single-coil pickups
• Pickup System Original Or Added: original
• Pickup System Brand And Model: factory-mounted DeArmond single-coil pickups with onboard controls
• Case Original?: yes
• Case Condition: very good
• Case Smells?: none
• Accessories Included: none
• String Gauge: 12-53
• Documentation: none
• Smells?: none
• Neck Profile: Soft "V"

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