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1940 Martin D-28
Scalloped braced red spruce top, quartered Brazilian rosewood back and sides, herringbone purflings, zig-zag back strip, slotted diamond fingerboard inlays. 1-11/16" nut width, 25.4" scale ebony fingerboard. The bridge is a nicely made replacement that's about 1/16" oversized. Bridge pins, Grover tuners, and finish are original.
Likely a couple of neck resets in this guitar's past, the most recent of which was done by David Musselwhite. The fingerboard appears to have been removed and reglued during one of the resets, but can't say that with 100% certainty; the neck finish is original where it's not worn off entirely. Frets have been replaced a few times, as well. Current frets are in good shape with not much pitting or playwear. Replacement bone nut. The top's finish is play-worn on both sides of the fingerboard extension, and lightly sealed with shellac in the area. The pickguard has been cleanly reglued, and a section of X-brace has been reglued. The guitar shows no further repairs or modifications. Braces and original bridgeplate are tightly glued and in excellent structural order.
The guitar is powerful, dark, resonant, and responsive. An exceptional flatpicker and strummer, and a perfect choice for the player who wants true pre-war Herringbone tone with a slimmer and more modern neck feel. Set up in-shop with medium gauge strings and an action of 5-6 64ths.
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With original hardshell case
