Malibu Music is proud to be an authorized Martin Marquis level dealer! We are excited to be your premier source for Martin guitars and accessories and each guitar undergoes an extensive inspection and setup prior to shipping. Do not hesitate to ask us any questions and we can’t wait to help you find your dream Martin! From Martin: The D-28 Authentic 1937 combines vintage specs, VTS-aged Adirondack spruce, and lush Guatemalan rosewood for rich pre-war tone. Handcrafted with hide glue, it delivers the sound, feel, and detail of a Golden Era original. Few guitars are as celebrated as the D-28s built in 1937—a year that marked a high point in Martin’s pre-war craftsmanship. The D-28 Authentic 1937 stays true to that legacy, featuring an Adirondack spruce top, forward-shifted hand-scalloped X-bracing, and historically accurate detailing throughout. This updated version includes Guatemalan rosewood back and sides for a lush, complex tone, along with subtle refinements that bring it even closer to the originals. The body profile is modeled after Dreadnoughts from the 1930s and ’40s for enhanced historical accuracy, and the neck features the Authentic 1937 barrel and heel for the feel of a true vintage instrument. Martin’s Vintage Tone System® (VTS) is used to thermally age both the top and braces, delivering the rich, open sound of a well-loved pre-war guitar. Built entirely with hide glue and constructed by hand, the D-28 Authentic 1937 isn’t just a tribute to the Golden Era—it’s a direct line back to it. Key Features: Authentic D-14 Fret body size Guatemalan Rosewood back and sides Adirondack Spruce with VTS top Authentic 1937 neck with Standard Taper 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut Ply Hardshell case Specifications: Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS Finish Top: Vintage Gloss Top Color: Clear Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone Top Detail: None Binding: Antique White Bridge Material: Ebony Bridge Style: Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/16'' Bridge Pin Material: Faux Ivory Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern Pickguard Inlay: None Rosette: Multi-Stripe Saddle: Bone Saddle Radius: 16" Body Body Size: Authentic D-14 Fret Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction Back Material: Guatemalan Rosewood Side Material: Guatemalan Rosewood Back and Side Finish: Vintage Gloss Back and Sides Color: None Back Detail: None Side Detail: None Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag Authentic Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe Side Inlay Material: None Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace Brace Shape: Scalloped Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS Brace Size: 5/16" Heelcap: Antique White Endpiece: Antique White Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe Neck Neck Shape: Authentic 1937 Neck Taper: Standard Taper Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany Neck Color: Dark Mahogany Finish Neck: Vintage Gloss Scale Length: 25.4" Number of Frets Total: 20 Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4'' Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4'' Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1937 Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone Fingerboard Binding Material: None Side Dots: Antique White Headstock Headstock Shape: Solid with 1937 Taper and Diamond Headplate Material: Guatemalan Rosewood Headplate Logo Style: Script Golden Era Overlay Headplate Binding Material: None Headplate Detail: None Tuning Machines: Waverly Nickel Open Back Knob: Butterbean Nut Material: Bone Misc Case: Ply Hardshell Label: None Electronics: No Left Handed Availability: true Serial: 2824306 Weight: 4lbs 7oz