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Martin D-28 (1973)

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DOCUMENTED HONESTLYEvery repair, every change
VETTED ON THE BENCHBefore it's listed
SINCE 1968Still independent
This 1973 Martin D-28 has just arrived on trade! It's a fantastic guitar for a player who values sound above all else -- if you're shopping for a D-28, here's a great chance to nab one that's in beautiful structural condition and carries the tone of a 50+ year old instrument. The guitar was fit with a pickup at one point; and an output jack was added to the treble side (see photos). Other than that , expect to see only standard signs of usage (minor dings, scratches, worn finish on the soundhole, etc.) There's plenty of saddle showing, should the next owner want low action, though the current setup is dialed in very well for a strummer/flatpicker. Priced with hardshell case (its handle is broken).
Condition: Vintage. Fully inspected and set up by TME staff before it ships or leaves the showroom.
Top Sitka Spruce
Back Sides & Neck Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Ebony
Bridge Ebony
Nut Bone
Tuners Nickel Grover
Binding Ivoroid
Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Carve Modified V
Nut Width 1 11/16"
String Spacing 2 1/8"
Scale Length 25.4"
Case Hardshell
Serial # 313312

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Martin D-28 (1973)
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