Here’s my fabulous Martin D-28 1937 Authentic, sadly for sale. It’s in natural finish, has the VTS Adirondack top, the works. My girlfriend and I have downsized to a condo, and I’m forced to part with some of my collection. I’ve only played it a few times, in my smoke-free, pet-free home. There are some reflections on the guitar in the accompanying photos, but that’s all they are. There are no cracks, repairs, scratches, dings, or other noticeable wear. This is a superior instrument, with a sound that’s sweet but big-and-loud, lush, articulate, bright and balanced. When you dig in, i.e., for a lively bluegrass tune, it barks! Action and playability are excellent.
The original Martin hardshell case is outstanding quality and is in mint condition with the original case keys, publications, etc.
This fine instrument is no longer available from Martin, as it was a limited run. Here’s your opportunity to own one that’s in MINT, NEW condition. It kills me to let it go, but it will be packed carefully for a safe journey.
Shipping will be FREE in the continental US, and the instrument will be insured. I won’t ship outside the continental US.
Please know that my reputation and honor are much more important to me than any guitar, so it’s very important to me that you feel you were dealt with fairly. Please ask any questions you may have. Should you not feel that I represented the guitar accurately, I will accept it back for a full refund within 7 days (less shipping cost), assuming it’s in the same condition as when I shipped it. Buyer pays for return shipping. Check out my feedback and bid with confidence!
Here’s what Martin had to say about this instrument:
If you’re looking for a new guitar that looks and sounds like you’ve been playing it for 80 years, you have just found your holy grail of guitars. 1937 was an excellent year for guitars, with a perfect storm of craftsmanship, innovation, and materials. The Aged version of the D-28 Authentic 1937 includes all of the goodness that comes with Martin’s Authentic Series instruments, like hide glue construction and hand-scalloped X-bracing. Plus, it adds the VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) that ages the wood to replicate the sound of a vintage Martin. Martin’s craftspeople can recreate the pleasing visual aesthetics of a vintage guitar and reproduce the particular tones previously reserved for vintage instruments. Now Martin has reintroduced a more accurate body profile based on dreadnought shapes from the early Golden Era of Martin’s history. The result is a tactile, visual, and auditory experience that will transport you all the way back to the 1930s. And we know you’re going to like it there.
Body Size: Authentic D-14 Fret Finish Top: Vintage Gloss – Aged Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint – Hide Glue Construction Back and Side Finish: Vintage Gloss – Aged Bracing Pattern: Authentic 1937 Forward-Shifted X-Brace Scale Length: 25.4″ Brace Shape: Scalloped Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4” Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS Neck Shape: Authentic 1937 Back Material: Guatemalan Rosewood Neck Taper: Standard Taper Side Material: Madagascar Rosewood Electronics: None