Description
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Please note that this guitar is available by appointment only.
Beautiful 1949 Martin 000-28. Sets up and plays like a dream, stays in tune extremely well. Saddle is medium. Some mark and scratches to the finish but overall quite good shape for its. Please feel free to ask for any specific photographs. This guitar was refinished in 1995/1996.
The 1949 Martin 000-28 is a highly regarded acoustic guitar known for its exceptional craftsmanship and tonal qualities. As part of Martin’s esteemed 000 series, this model features a smaller body size compared to the Dreadnought, offering a balanced and articulate sound suitable for various playing styles.
Design and Features
- Body Shape: 000 (Auditorium)
- Top Wood: Solid Spruce
- Back and Sides Wood: Solid Brazilian Rosewood
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Fingerboard and Bridge: Ebony
- Scale Length: 24.9 inches
- Nut Width: 1 11/16 inches
- Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
- Binding: Ivoroid
- Inlays: Style 28 dot inlays
- Finish: Natural gloss
Sound and Application
The 1949 000-28 delivers a rich, balanced tone with clear trebles, warm mids, and a resonant bass response. Its auditorium body shape provides excellent projection and clarity, making it ideal for fingerstyle playing, blues, and folk music. The combination of spruce and Brazilian rosewood contributes to its dynamic range and sustain.
Country of Manufacture
United States
Collectability and Market Value
Vintage Martin 000-28 guitars from the late 1940s are highly sought after by collectors and musicians due to their superior build quality and tonal excellence. The use of Brazilian rosewood, which is no longer available in modern guitar production, adds to its rarity and value. Instruments in original condition with minimal wear are particularly prized in the vintage guitar market.
