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This is a really nice example of the wonderful guitars that made Martin the 'gold-standard' of acoustic guitars. It's a 1948 D-28 with Brazilian rosewood back and sides with the original finish. It still has the original keys, original ebony bridge, and original bone nut and saddle. This is a 60 year old guitar and is a wonderful investment piece while being as fine a guitar to enjoy playing as can be found. These old Martins just gain value every year. Their value doesn't go up and down like alot of electric instruments do. This guitar hasn't ever had a neck set or repitch done on it and plays great. I have it strung with a set of regular light guage (12-54) strings and the action is very comfortable, .060" 1st string and .10" 6th string at 12th fret, with no string buzz. It has been professionally refretted and set up.The bridge was reglued in the seventies and has stayed down. You can see in the pictures that the pick-guard pulled up around the edge in a couple of places and was reglued.There is one tiny chip of it missing. It has never had a strap button hole drilled and has about average wear on the back of the neck. It has one crack on the back close to the neck block that has been glued and cleated. It can been seen clearly in the pictures. There has been one about 3"piece of ivoroid binding replaced on the top on the treble side 2 inches from center. I got this guitar from the son of the original owner. A couple of years after purchasing it he put a De Armond soundhole pickup on it which is the cause of the wear around the edge of the soundhole. His brother did him a big favor and installed a 1/4" jack in the side of the guitar which has been plugged with a piece of Brazilian rosewood that can be seen in the pictures. Many guitars I see for sale on eBay have pictures that intentionally arn't very clear. I try to show every little imperfection so any potential buyer can make an informed decision before bidding. For additional pictures please go to http://photobucket.com/MartinD28 and you will find a total of 74 pictures of this guitar, just make sure and use capital letters for the M in Martin and D in D28 and no empty spaces between letters. It has a couple of minor cracks but no major ones and is structurally very sound. The original maple bridge plate is nice and secure. Really hardly anything has ever been done to this guitar other than just being played. This is truely a fabulous sounding guitar that is a joy to play. It comes with a 70's style hardshell case.
Shipping
I will charge $100.00 to ship via UPS ground to anywhere in the contential USA. I add on my insurance cost at the sell value. I pack and box up the guitar and case in a way that it will not be damaged and you will recieve it in good condition. If you want to get it faster I can provide you a quote. Overseas shipping will cost more. I will email total at end of auction.
Terms
If you have less than 10 feedbacks or have more than a couple of negative feedbacks contact me before bidding. I will be happy to answer any questions asked and have tried to describe the instrument as honestly and completely as I can. I have provided a very complete series of pictures. I am selling this guitar as described. In the rare event somebody wanted a refund they would have to prove to me I had mislead them or been less than honest in my description. In that event they would be responsable for paying all shipping cost. I have a 100% feedback rating and have never had any complaints at all.
Payment
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