Condition: Used, Very Good

Regardless of the progeny of the back and sides, this Steve Kovacik D-28-S is a fabulous instrument. Graceful appointments like herringbone purfling over ivoroid binding pay tribute to its Martin 28-style pedigree. The mahogany neck sports a chunky deep-C profile that's surprisingly comfortable in the hand. Sonically, it's strikingly close to textbook Brazilian: rich bass and bell-like treble, but with a little less scoop in the midrange (all the better for it, in my opinion). That high-end clarity helps out with fingerstyle play, while the big bottom fills a room when strumming chords. The Sitka spruce top carries it all with grace and plentiful headroom. If you've ever wondered about the mystique of Brazilian rosewood but don't have spare organs to sell, you should give this 12-fret dreadnought a try.

SP Luthier Notes: Fretboard plane, 2 back crack repairs, and setup

Kovacik Guitars and Fretted Instrument Repair was founded in 1995 by luthier Steven Kovacik, who has been building and repairing guitars since 1986. The focus of the shop operation is the building and repair of flat top acoustic guitars, but the shop also offers repair and complete restoration services on vintage and collectible guitars. Steve Kovacik is also a CF Martin Authorized Warranty Repair Service agent. Vintage instrument appraisal service is available. Kovacik Guitars frequently has vintage guitars, vintage guitar tuners and parts in stock for sale and can handle the sale of your vintage guitar on consignment.

Steve Kovacik has been a member of the Association Of Stringed Instrument Artisans since 1990. He has provided repair services for his own local customers as well as for Lark Street Music (Teaneck, NJ), The Vintage Fret Shop (Ashland , NH), Adirondack Strings (Albany, NY), Cathedral Music (Troy, NY), The Only Guitar Shop (Clifton Park, NY), and the Mandolin World Headquarters (Richmond, VA). In addition to building guitars on custom order for many hobby guitarists, he has built for Houston area singer songwriter Ken Gaines and the upstate NY folk/comedic singer songwriter Camille West.

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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