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Old 02-01-2020, 05:48 PM
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Default Martin D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS Aged Finish

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For sale is my mint condition Martin D28 Authentic 1937 with the aged finish and VTS (vintage tone system). It is in like new condition with no issues to speak up. The setup is perfect and has not been altered or adjusted in any way. This one is part of the first 50 of these guitars made. Comes with OHSC and all case candy. Please excuse my amateur iphone pics and feel free to message me with any questions.
Here are the specs from Martin:

Specifications Overview
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
FINISH TOP: Vintage Gloss - Aged
CONSTRUCTION: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
BACK & SIDE FINISH: Vintage Gloss - Aged
BRACING PATTERN: Authentic 1937 Forward-Shifted X-Brace
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4"
BRACE SHAPE: Scalloped
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 3/4''
TOP MATERIAL: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
NECK SHAPE: Authentic 1937
BACK MATERIAL: Madagascar Rosewood
NECK TAPER: Standard Taper
SIDE MATERIAL: Madagascar Rosewood
ELECTRONICS: Not Available
STRINGS: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Medium - 92/8 Phosphor Bronze MA550T

Top
TOP COLOR: Modified Vintage Toner
BRIDGE STYLE: Authentic Belly - Glue in Long Saddle - Aged
BINDING: Antique White
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 5/16''
TOP INLAY MATERIAL: Bold Herringbone
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Ebony
TOP DETAIL: Aged
BRIDGE PIN MATERIAL: Faux Ivory - Aged
PICKGUARD: Faux Tortoise- Aged
BRIDGE PIN DOTS: Black Plastic
PICKGUARD INLAY: None
SADDLE: Bone
ROSETTE: Multi-Stripe
SADDLE RADIUS: 16"

Body
BRACE MATERIAL: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
BACK & SIDES COLOR: None
BRACE SIZE: 5/16"
BACK DETAIL: Aged
BACK PURFLING/STRIP: Zig-Zag Authentic
BACK INLAY MATERIAL: Multi-Stripe
HEELCAP: Antique White
SIDE DETAIL: Aged
ENDPIECE: Antique White
SIDE INLAY MATERIAL: None
ENDPIECE INLAY: Multi-Stripe

Neck
NECK MATERIAL: Genuine Mahogany
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Ebony
FINISH NECK: Vintage Gloss - Aged
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/4''
NECK COLOR: Dark Mahogany
FINGERBOARD INLAY STYLE: 1937 Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern
NUMBER OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
FINGERBOARD INLAY MATERIAL: Abalone
NECK JOINS BODY AT: 14th Fret
FINGERBOARD BINDING MATERIAL: None
SIDE DOTS: Grained Ivoroid

Headstock
HEADSTOCK SHAPE: Solid with 1937 Taper and Diamond
TUNING MACHINES: Aged Waverly Nickel Open Back
HEADPLATE MATERIAL: Madagascar Rosewood
KNOB: Butterbean
HEADPLATE LOGO STYLE: Script Golden Era Overlay
NUT MATERIAL: Bone
HEADPLATE BINDING MATERIAL: None

Misc
CASE: Ply Hardshell
LEFT HANDED AVAILABILITY: Yes
LABEL: None
PLEKED: No
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I'm curious how they were able to "age" the Waverly tuners.
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Bump for Updated Price.....
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Old 02-05-2020, 10:51 AM
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I like the pictures! I bet it has tone for days just by looking at it! If only a lottery win were in my future! Good luck on your sale
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Old 02-05-2020, 10:00 PM
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I also own one of the first 50 of these. It's the best new Martin I've owned over the past 40+ years. Just amazing specifications and the BEST tone.

NFI .... Good luck with sale.

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