The sound of this D-28 is uniquely powerful, stunningly full and complex, focused and penetrating, warm, sweet, and clear all at once.

The sound of this D-28 is uniquely powerful, stunningly full and complex, focused and penetrating, warm, sweet, and clear all at once. Martins from 1945 are the first ones made in the post-scalloped brace era; and their "tapered," non-scalloped braces, working in conjunction with a Red Spruce top, yield a massive midrange throttle while tempering some of the low-end boom associated with instruments from the pre-war era.

This D-28 also sports a steel T-bar neck reinforcement, augmenting its high-end punch and responsiveness. In short, this isn't a good one -- it's a great one. Truly one of the best-sounding D-28s we have ever come across, and an incredibly loud, punchy, and responsive flat picking guitar.

We'd classify this guitar's overall condition as excellent, for the simple fact that it's a previously-uncirculated herringbone D-28 with no cracks and all its original structural components -- only the saddle and frets have been replaced.

The finish on the back of the neck is noticeably worn in the first two positions, though the feeling of the wear is not tangible whilst playing the guitar. (The neck is very full-feeling and responds beautifully.) There's one area of play wear down to bare wood near the treble side of the fingerboard extension.

Aside from that, you'll only notice the standard scratches and dings you'd expect to see on an 80-year old guitar. The original owner's case is included with the guitar, though it's not a dreadnought case (it's sized for an archtop). We do have Calton dreadnought cases available if an upgrade is desired.

We have only seen one other herringbone D-28 this unaltered from its original state; and it bears repeating that the sound of this guitar is simply wonderful by any vintage-Martin aficionado's standards. Interested buyers are welcome to contact us for an in-hand description. Payment requested by check or wire transfer.