1981 Martin D-28 Vintage Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w/ Case
$3,999.99
$3,999.99
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Up for sale, a 1981 Martin D-28 dreadnought acoustic guitar in exceptional condition, complete with the original hardshell case. This crack-free Martin has been extremely well-kept over the last 40 years and features solid East Indian rosewood back and sides paired with a solid Sitka spruce top that has cured to perfection. The guitar projects easily with tons of volume and a snappy yet relaxed response afforded a top that’s been nicely worked in for a few decades. This D-28 has Martin's distinctive square shoulder dreadnought sound with great percussive cut and a bold, full-sounding character. The string-to-string response is very even, attributable to the body shape and tonewoods, and the guitar offers bold low end with good kick, not overshadowing the sparkling treble register and smooth midrange. The guitar weighs 4lbs 12oz. Freshly restrung with 12-54 bronze strings, this Martin has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with comfortable action.
The mahogany neck has a rounded C shape with modest shoulder, almost inferring a very soft V, measuring .860" deep at the 1st fret, graduating to .990" at the 9th. The guitar boasts a slab ebony fretboard which adds to the top end chime and note attack, and the guitar has been professionally refretted with slender vintage-style fretwire that's clean as can be (the original fretwire is also included for the sake of originality). With 14 frets clear of the body, this D-28 has Martin's traditional 25.4" scale length and the upgraded hand-carved bone nut measures 1 11/16" in width. On the headstock face, the original gold Martin logo is present on the rosewood veneer, and the original Schaller-made Martin-branded chrome tuning machines are intact and turn smoothly.
The guitar benefits from a fresh neck reset, and the ebony bridge boasts a tall drop-in compensated carved bone saddle ensuring optimal intonation. The body is crack-free and extremely clean with light, graceful ambering of the lacquer on top. The black pickguard is a modern replacement (the original guard is also included), and a strap button has been added to the neck heel. Cosmetic wear is limited to a few minor marks on top, mostly located behind the bridge, and a few faint finish scratches in the gloss and minor marks on the back as well. The neck profile is extremely clean with just a few small nicks.
The original black molded Martin hardshell case is included.
The mahogany neck has a rounded C shape with modest shoulder, almost inferring a very soft V, measuring .860" deep at the 1st fret, graduating to .990" at the 9th. The guitar boasts a slab ebony fretboard which adds to the top end chime and note attack, and the guitar has been professionally refretted with slender vintage-style fretwire that's clean as can be (the original fretwire is also included for the sake of originality). With 14 frets clear of the body, this D-28 has Martin's traditional 25.4" scale length and the upgraded hand-carved bone nut measures 1 11/16" in width. On the headstock face, the original gold Martin logo is present on the rosewood veneer, and the original Schaller-made Martin-branded chrome tuning machines are intact and turn smoothly.
The guitar benefits from a fresh neck reset, and the ebony bridge boasts a tall drop-in compensated carved bone saddle ensuring optimal intonation. The body is crack-free and extremely clean with light, graceful ambering of the lacquer on top. The black pickguard is a modern replacement (the original guard is also included), and a strap button has been added to the neck heel. Cosmetic wear is limited to a few minor marks on top, mostly located behind the bridge, and a few faint finish scratches in the gloss and minor marks on the back as well. The neck profile is extremely clean with just a few small nicks.
The original black molded Martin hardshell case is included.
