Martin D28 Authentic 1931 #1662895 Acoustic (Used) Quick n' Dirty
In this video, Sound Pure Acoustics Specialist Sam Kelly tests out a fantastic used Martin D28 Authentic 1931 #1662895 Acoustic.
Used
Luthier-Certified
Sound Pure's Take
Condition: Used, Excellent
You won't believe how new this D-28 really is! This classic design from Martin gets a bit more help thanks to their torrefaction process and the bracing pattern/how they are scalloped is directly pulled from a 1931 D-28 that was in their Museum. If you want a guitar that is in excellent condition but looks and sounds like it was pulled from the 30's this gorgeous Martin should be on your radar! You probably know what to expect here but the sound is huge, powerful, and complex and will suit just about any style of music you'd want to play! Give us a call if you have any questions about this wonderful D-28 from Martin!
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From Martin and Co.
Here to remind you why you fell in love with us in the first place, the new Authentics are constructed the old way - with hide glue, throughout, and historically-accurate detailing confirmed by using a CAT scan machine located at the Smithsonian Institute. Based on a 1931 D-28 in our museum, this guitar features Madagascar rosewood back and sides, an Adirondack spruce top, and authentic 1931 D-28 appointments, right down to the neck barrel and heel. Martin’s new Vintage Tone System (VTS) is employed for the top and braces.
The new Martin Vintage Tone System (VTS) uses a unique recipe that is based on the historic torrefaction system. The VTS acts much like a time machine in which Martin can target certain time periods and age the top/braces to that era. This focused method allows Martin’s craftsmen and women to recreate not only the pleasing visual aesthetics of a vintage guitar, but also reproduce the special tones previously reserved for vintage instruments.
- Year
- 2012
- Serial Number
- 1662895
- Model
- D-28 Authentic 1931
- Construction
- Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
- Body Size
- D-12 Fret
- Top Material
- Adirondack Spruce with VTS
- Rosette
- Multi-Stripe
- Bracing Pattern
- Authentic 1931 X Brace
- Brace Shape
- Scalloped
- Brace Material
- Adirondack Spruce with VTS
- Brace Size
- 5/16"
- Back Material
- Madagascar Rosewood
- Back Purfling/Strip
- Zig-Zag Authentic
- Side Material
- Madagascar Rosewood
- Endpiece
- Grained Ivoroid
- Endpiece Inlay
- Multi-Stripe
- Binding
- Grained Ivoroid
- Top Inlay Material
- Fine Herringbone
- Back Inlay Material
- Multi-Stripe
- Neck Material
- Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Shape
- Authentic 1931
- Neck Taper
- Standard Taper
- Plek
- No
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Headstock Shape
- Slotted with 1931 Taper and Diamond
- Headplate Material
- Madagascar Rosewood
- Headplate Logo Style
- Stamped on Back of Headstock
- Heelcap
- Grained Ivoroid
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Scale Length
- 25.4"
- Neck Joins Body At
- 12th Fret
- Number of Frets Total
- 19
- Fingerboard Width at Nut
- 1 7/8''
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret
- 2 1/4''
- Fingerboard Inlay Material
- Abalone
- Fingerboard Inlay Style
- 1931 Golden Era Style Diamonds and Squares Short Pattern
- Side Dots
- Grained Ivoroid
- Back and Side Finish
- Vintage Gloss
- Finish Top
- Vintage Gloss
- Top Color
- Clear
- Finish Neck
- Vintage Gloss
- Neck Color
- Dark Mahogany
- Bridge Material
- Ebony
- Bridge Style
- Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle
- Bridge String Spacing
- 2 3/8''
- Saddle
- Bone
- Saddle Radius
- 16"
- Tuning Machines
- Upgraded Waverly
- Bridge Pin Material
- Faux Ivory
- Bridge Pin Dots
- Black Plastic
- Pickguard
- Faux Tortoise
- Case
- Ply Hardshell
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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