1960 Martin D-28

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1960 Martin D-28

Serial # 171802. Built in early 1960, and bought shortly thereafter by the fellow who brought it to us last week, this D-28 is a well cared for one-owner instrument. It is also the home of some of the most beautiful Brazilian rosewood you'll encounter on any Martin from any era. Pictures speak a thousand words, and I've not got space for that much text, so feast your eyes on that back detail shot we've provided. Moving on, this guitar is in quite fine condition overall. It has two very small repaired cracks: one at the pickguard margin under the B string, and the other on the treble side near the neck that has had a drop-fill touch-up. The top and braces are solid and issue-free, as are the sides, back, and their related braces. Nice small original bridge plate and no top deflection. The bridge is an ebony replacement made in our shop, and the bridge pins are the guitar's original red-eyes. It's had a professional neck reset and refret, and is set up with very comfortable action and medium strings. Original Grover pat. pend. USA Rotomatics, and original ivory nut (1-11/16"). Its lacquer finish is completely original; the back of the neck has a bit of wear, and the guitar has a few dings on the top, and a fair number of scratches on the back and sides. There is no pick rash or belt wear though, and the overall look of the guitar is quite clean. Typical of D-28's from the late 50's and early 1960's the guitar is quite loud and well balanced. It's obviously a great flatpicker, but would likely be a good fingerpicking candidate too.
With original hard shell case
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1960 Martin D-28
  • 1960 Martin D-28
  • 1960 Martin D-28
  • 1960 Martin D-28
  • 1960 Martin D-28
  • 1960 Martin D-28
  • 1960 Martin D-28
  • 1960 Martin D-28
  • 1960 Martin D-28
  • 1960 Martin D-28
  • 1960 Martin D-28
  • 1960 Martin D-28

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