Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar – 1935 Sunburst

The Legend That Set the Standard – The Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar in 1935 Sunburst

The Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar is a legendary instrument renowned for its rich, balanced tone and exceptional craftsmanship. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, and a mahogany neck, the D-28 delivers a powerful sound with clear highs and deep lows, making it a favorite among professional musicians and enthusiasts alike. Its timeless design, with a polished gloss finish and classic appointments, ensures both stunning aesthetics and superior playability. Perfect for a variety of musical styles, the Martin D-28 remains a cornerstone in the world of acoustic guitars.

SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

• Body Size: D-14 Fret
• Finish Top: Gloss
• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
• Back & Side Finish: Gloss
• Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
• Scale Length: 25.4″
• Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4”
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
• Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Side Material: East Indian Rosewood

Top

• Top Color: Aging Toner
• Bridge Style: Modern Belly – Drop in Saddle
• Binding: Antique White
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32″
• Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Top Detail: None
• Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
• Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
• Bridge Pin Dots: Faux Tortoise
• Pickguard Inlay: None
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Rosette: Multi-Stripe
• Saddle Radius: 16″

Body

• Brace Material: Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides Color: None
• Brace Size: 5/16″
• Back Detail: None
• Back Purfling/Strip: Style 28
• Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
• Heelcap: Antique White
• Side Detail: None
• Endpiece: Antique White
• Side Inlay Material: None
• Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe

Neck

• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Finish Neck: Satin
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8”
• Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother-of-Pearl
• Neck Joins Body at: 14th Fret
• Fingerboard Binding Material: None
• Side Dots: White

Headstocks

• Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
• Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Knob: Butterbean
• Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
• Nut Material: Bone
• Headplate Binding Material: None

Miscellaneous

Case: Hardshell Case

Manufacturer: C. F. Martin & Co.
Model: D-28 SUNBURST
SKU: I493332-N-0-WHXC
UPC: 729789545723

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