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'97 Martin HD-28LSV with Satin Top
My 1997 Martin HD-28LSV has a satin finish on its Adi top. Sides and back are glossy like normal. Ive not seen this on any other Martin and was wondering if it was a 1 year only thing or custom ordered that way? Thanks
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Not to argue a point, but according to my info from Martin, there was only one HD-28LSV made in 1997.
2005 131 2004 95 2003 81 2002 208 2001 147 2000 138 1999 127 1998 291 1997 1 Regards, Mr. Carmen A. Cortez CFM Customer Service Manager Dave (2001 LSV) |
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To the OP's point, I'd like to get a closeup look at it. I've never seen a satin finish on just the top of a Style 28 guitar. Not that it's impossible, but it would be odd. Back in the 70's and 80's Martin offered (though not well advertised) as satin finish informally known as a "TV finish" meant to minimize glare on camera. That was usually on the whole body though. |
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I'll take some close-up pictures of the top when I get home. It had a 1997 serial number the last time I looked at the data base but, I'll fire off an email to Martin to confirm. I have seen several other's advertised as '97 models though.
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Also remember that the Martin serial number list shows the LAST number of the year, not the first. People often make the mistake of dating a guitar early by one year.
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That sounds very strange. Like you said, calling Martin would be best.
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refin at some point ?
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My LSV serial number begins with 630; according to Martin's database that I've seen, that makes it a 1998; one of the early ones, but likely not the first. Gloss top finish. |
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No . All original. Just had a dull finish on the top. I actually like it as it looks older than it is.
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Nice! I actually prefer a satin finish.
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I like the way your top looks! I had a hand rubbed finish on my Lowden Sitka top and loved it...I would love it on both my D18 & 000-18 rather then the gloss.
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Yeah...looks great to me. I have always liked matte or satin finishes.
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Here's a note that gets lost sometimes.. The HD-28LSV used fine herringbone on the top has opposed to the regular herringbone used on the HD-28V.
The pic shows a 2000 HD-28V on the left beside a 2001 HD-28LSV on the right. Last edited by dave42; 02-15-2018 at 08:42 AM. |