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Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Work: The neck joint had naturally shifted over time leaving much to be desired of the guitar's action. Our luthier removed the neck then reset the neck joint to perfect factory condition. No further work was required.

From Martin and Co.

The OM-28 Authentic 1931 features Adirondack Spruce with VTS top, Madagascar Rosewood sides, and Madagascar Rosewood back. View the specifications below for more details.

Body Size
000-14 Fret
Finish Top
Vintage Gloss
Construction
Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
Back and Side Finish
Vintage Gloss
Bracing Pattern
Authentic 1931 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 1931
Back Material
Madagascar Rosewood
Neck Taper
Standard Taper
Side Material
Madagascar Rosewood
Top Color
Clear
Bridge Style
Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle
Binding
Grained Ivoroid
Bridge String Spacing
2 5/16''
Top Inlay Material
Fine Herringbone
Bridge Material
Ebony
Top Detail
None
Bridge Pin Material
Faux Ivory
Pickguard
Tortoise Pattern
Bridge Pin Dots
Black Plastic
Pickguard Inlay
None
Saddle
Bone
Rosette
Multi-Stripe
Saddle Radius
16"
Brace Material
Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Back and Sides Color
None
Brace Size
5/16" with 1/4" Tone Bars
Back Detail
None
Back Purfling/Strip
Zig-Zag Authentic
Back Inlay Material
Multi-Stripe
Heelcap
Grained Ivoroid
Side Detail
None
Endpiece
Grained Ivoroid
Side Inlay Material
None
Endpiece Inlay
Multi-Stripe
Neck Material
Genuine Mahogany
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Finish Neck
Vintage Gloss
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret
2 1/4''
Neck Color
Dark Mahogany
Fingerboard Inlay Style
1931 Golden Era Style Diamonds and Squares Short Pattern
Number of Frets Total
20
Fingerboard Inlay Material
Abalone
Neck Joins Body At
14th Fret
Fingerboard Binding Material
None
Side Dots
Grained Ivoroid
Headstock Shape
Solid with 1931 Taper and Diamond
Tuning Machines
Nickel Open Gear
Headplate Material
Madagascar Rosewood
Knob
Butterbean
Headplate Logo Style
Stamped on Back of Headstock
Nut Material
Bone
Headplate Binding Material
None
Headplate Detail
N/A

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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