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1950 Martin D-28
A very fine guitar, this D-28 has survived the years with only a pickguard-edge crack. There are no 'real' cracks, no loose, repaired, or otherwise compromised braces, and the instrument hasn't ever had a neck reset -- and still doesn't need one. It's been played, and there is pickwear around the pickguard and soundhole, some buckle-rash on the back, and the neck's finish has been worn off in the first position. There are small dings, dents and scratches everywhere, but nothing worthy of specific reference. Original Kluson Waffleback tuners, original nut, bridgepins and endpin. The bridge is a well-made replacement, and there are two small filled holes in the original bridgeplate (left-overs from a bolted-down original bridge). Original finish throughout.
Set-up is excellent, with an action of 5-7 64ths at the 12th fret under medium-gauge string tension. The saddle is full height, too. The guitar's frets may or may not be original -- it's quite hard to tell, but we do suspect that they were replaced years ago with martin-style wire. In any case, they play well enough, without any significant buzz issues. The neck carve is a nicely rounded subtle V, with a smallish first position feel that tapers evenly as your hand moves towards the body. Width at the nut is 1-11/16, scale is 25.4", and string spread at the bridge is 2-1/8".
Exquisite straight-grained quartered Brazilian rosewood back and sides, Sitka spruce top, ebony fingerboard and bridge.
With a Lifton hardshell case that appears to be original to the guitar.
