Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original finish. The finish on the back of the neck has worn down to bare wood. |
| Body Material: | Rosewood |
| Body Details: | Brazilian rosewood back and sides with spruce top. |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | "C" shape |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st- .84" 10th- .98" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 16.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 25 2/5" |
| Neck Details: | Mahogany neck with unbound ebony fingerboard and white pearloid dot inlays |
| Electronics: | The guitar has a low output passive transducer pickup installed on the bridge plate. This pickup should be used with a preamp. An endpin output jack has also been installed. |
| Hardware: | Original |
| Weight: | 5lbs |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -The neck has been reset and refretted. -There is one 6 inch long repaired crack in the top of the body on the treble side. -There is a repaired crack on the bass side shoulder starting at the neck heel and extending about 3 inches. -A small section of the top binding has been broken off and reglued right next to the bass side of the fingerboard. -The saddle slot has been filled and three individuals have been installed which are compensated for better intonation. -A strap button has been installed in the heel. -The pick guard is not original. |
| Case Details: | Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Martin D-28 acoustic guitar is in very good cosmetic condition with beautiful aging and finish checking throughout. There is a small repaired chip in the finish in the treble side of the neck heel. |
| Serial Number: | 248781 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and tall with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1969. |