Up for sale, a 1976 Martin D-28L left-handed model in exceptional, crack-free condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This Martin has been fully serviced for optimal performance, boasting a fresh neck reset, compensated bone saddle, replacement pickguard, and full refret.

Featuring East Indian rosewood back and sides and a Sitka spruce top, this instrument has a classic Martin dreadnought tonal profile. Offering richness and depth, this D-28 has ample projection, highly responsive to player inputs, with Martin's piano-like clarity and string-to-string balance evident in this example. The midrange is smooth, the bass register is full and round, and the trebles are crisp and bell-like, with an open, relaxed quality befitting a seasoned spruce soundboard. This D-28 weighs 4lbs 13oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Soft V, measuring .855” 1st fret, .995” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, dot inlay
-Frets: Narrow/tall (refret), pristine
-Scale Length: 25.4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Grover Rotomatics

Body Specs:

-Wood: Sitka spruce, East Indian rosewood
-Bracing: X-braced
-Hardware: Ebony bridge, tall carved/compensated bone saddle, original rosewood bridge plate
-Plastics: Black pickguard, replacement
-Serialization: Stamp on heel block dates production to 1976

Crack-free and notably well-kept, cosmetic wear on this Martin is limited to some pinhead-sized nicks on top and a bit of light lacquer checking, with similarly restrained wear on the back and rims comprising some light finish scratches and minor marks. The neck profile retains its smooth satin finish.

The original gray molded hardshell case is included.