Martin 0-28 (USED, 1896)
Vintage
Please note: this instrument cannot be shipped internationally.
This lovely sounding -- let's repeat that -- LOVELY sounding 1896 Martin 0-28 is a seductive guitar to play and a wonder of craftsmanship to behold. This guitar is all original, except for one bridge pin, and very playable for an instrument of its age. It has the original "orange top" unique for this year when Martin for a brief period used an unbleached shellac finish. There's signs of a previous center seam separation, but it's very tight and at this point, unrepaired. Overall, this is a gorgeous looking & sounding 125 year old guitar, with the woody depth of tone and response they simply aren't making any more. Priced with non-original hard case.
- Brazilian Rosewood back & sides
- Red Spruce top (original "orange" shellac finish)
- Ebony fingerboard & pyramid bridge
- 24 7/8" Scale length
- 2 3/18" String spacing
- 1 7/8" Nut width
Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.
Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.
Pricing
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Tasteful Restoration
When restoration is needed, we approach it with respect and restraint - always in service of preserving the instrument’s integrity and extending its musical life for decades to come.
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Shipping
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