I bought a new D-28 in 1971 & still play it.
It never had relief issues and did not need a neck reset until about 9 years ago.
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Originally Posted by TJNies
My 1974 D-28 was originally owned by a bluegrass player. He played the heck out of the guitar but I am told was extremely fussy about wiping it down etc when done playing. I don't think he humidified it over the years (but could be wrong about that; it was never mentioned either way).
After he passed away it sat in its case for several years (maybe 10?), until I had the chance to acquire it. Told the above before I looked at it, I expected cracks, bows and worse. Nope, the pick guard was curled and produced a minor crack along the b-string. But that was all.
Neck angle and relief was not bad at all, confirmed by the luthier that it meets Martin standards.
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