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Condition: Used, Very Good

A fantastic Martin that won't break the bank! This Sitka/Rosewood dread is dressed up with gold hardware, abalone rosette, and Style-45 backstrip but carries all the classic and desirable qualities of a D-28 from the same era. Powerful and dynamic and in fighting shape with 5 brand new frets from our in-house luthier!

SP Luthier Notes: Partial refret (5), fret dress, and setup

From Martin and Co.

C.F MARTIN & CO. has been creating the finest instruments in the world for over 175 years. It continues to innovate, introducing techniques and features that have become industry standards including X-bracing, the 14-fret guitar and the "Dreadnought" size. One of the world's leading acoustic instrument makers, Martin guitars are hand-made by skilled craftsmen and women, who use a combination of new design and techniques along with those introduced by the company founder.

The company is also known for producing high-quality, popular acoustic guitar strings. These include the Martin SP® LIFESPAN™ line - the fastest-growing treated string in the industry, and the Martin SP line - which uses an industry leading core wire to hold tunings better.

Martin guitars and Martin Strings are the instruments and strings of choice for musicians around the world, from the icons of rock, country, folk and bluegrass to those just beginning their careers. They can be seen across all segments of pop culture, from television (Glee, Psych, Raising Hope and American Idol) to the movies; on Broadway and in books, online, and gracing the covers of popular magazines on newsstands everywhere.  

 

Model
SPD-16TR
Year
1996
Serial
582102
Body Size
D-14 Fret
Top Material
Sitka Spruce
Back Material
East Indian Rosewood
Side Material
East Indian Rosewood
Finish Top
Gloss
Back & Side Finish
Gloss
Scale Length
25.4"
Fingerboard Width at Nut
1 11/16"
Neck Shape
Extra Low Profile
Top Color
Clear
Binding
Tortoise
Pickguard
Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay
None
Rosette
Abalone
Bridge Style
Belly
Bridge String Spacing
2 5/32"
Bridge Material
Rosewood
Bridge Pin Material
Ivoroid
Bridge Pin Dots
Abalone
Saddle
Bone
Saddle Radius
16"
Brace Material
Sitka Spruce
Back Purfling/Strip
Style 45
Heelcap
None
Neck Material
Mahogany
Number of Frets
20
Neck Joins Body at
14th Fret
Side Dots
White
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Fingerboard width at 12th Fret
2 1/8"
Fingerboard Binding Material
None
Headplate Material
Rosewood
Headplate Binding Material
None
Tuning Machines
Gold Schaller
Knob
Gold
Nut Material
Bone
Case
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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