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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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