Martin D-28 (USED, 1946)

This powerhouse 1946 Martin D-28 comes to us from the family of its second owner; and it hasn't been seen on the open market before. The most recent owner acquired the guitar from its original owner in the early 1970's, and owned it until he passed away a couple years ago. This is a guitar that's been lovingly maintained and played -- a lot -- during its life. And that's likely the reason it sounds as good as it does. The voice is extremely bold and powerful, with impressive low end for a tapered-brace D-28, and a warm, pillowy midrange ideally suited to a flatpicker with a loose right-hand touch. This is a loud & expressive bluegrass guitar, as you'd expect it to be; but the richness of tone and dry, crisp sound remind everyone who plays it why the old D-28 is the one to have if you're only going to have one. For anyone looking for a vintage "herringbone" D-28, this one packs a sweetness per pound that's nearly impossible to beat.