1928 Martin Guitars 00-28 - Small Body, Parlor Acoustic Guitar
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Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Eric Clapton, Norman Blake, John Mayer, Clarence White, Richie Sambora, Steve Earle, Beck, Roger McGuinn, Steven Stills, Graham Nash, Paul Simon, Nancy Wilson, Merle Haggard, George Jones
Historic doesn't begin to say it. This baby has been played and played and played. A museum piece she ain't. But trust me when I say that every scar and repair is a beautiful part of her charm. She's outlived many, many players, and will likely outlive the rest of us. This 1928 Martin 00-28 has had many, many repairs but offers a player a chance to afford one from the 1920s. See the condition statement below for details. If you dig Willie Nelson's guitar, "Trigger", you'll love this. Priced for it's condition.
Historic doesn't begin to say it. This baby has been played and played and played. A museum piece she ain't. But trust me when I say that every scar and repair is a beautiful part of her charm. She's outlived many, many players, and ...read full description
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Brazilian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Adirondack Red Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany, 2 Piece
- Bridge: Ebony Belly
- Rosette: Ivoroid
- Binding: Ivoroid
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: None
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: Herringbone
- Back Strip: Zigzag
- Fret Markers: Diamonds & Squares
- Tuners: Original 3 on a plate
- Tuner Finish: Nickel with Ivory Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Parlor
- Scale: 24 3/4 in. (628.7 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 13/16 in. (46 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 5/16 in. (58.7 mm)
- Body Length: 19 1/2 in.
- Upper Bout: 9 3/4 in.
- Lower Bout: 14 in.
- Serial #: 35964
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/4 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: Tortoise Style
- Case: Hardshwll
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Poor. Plays well but has had many repairs both major and minor. This is a player instrument. Neck grafted, multiple top, back and side crack repairs, top braces replaced by Tom Fellenbaum, originals included, bridge replaced and relocated for intonation, finish redone, nut replaced. Has bar frets and original tuners.
Player Reviews:
"While we mostly sell pristine, gorgeous instruments here, I personally love to see an old beat up guitar that you know has made a lifetime of music. This one has probably been in some amazing jams and held by hundreds of players. It's admittedly a beat up old Martin, but that's ok in my book. Priced for it's condition it offers someone a chance to own a 1928 00-28 without a beating from the wife (LOL)...." - Paul Heumiller
"If only guitars could talk. This one would have some stories to tell. It's been through the mill and has had many repairs since it's birth in 1928. The condition of this guitar determines the low price. It's still very playable though and can be a great conversation piece. Compared to the $40,000.00 you'd spend for one in good condition, this is a bargain." - Al Petteway
"Wow, the guys who built this guitar had no idea that they were merely months from The Great Depression. How's that for a legacy? She's lived a long, long life and she's got the wrinkles to prove it, but her small-bodied tone is wonderfully intact -- sweet when fingerpicked lightly, wonderfully snarky when you dig in with your nails for some rags or blues. She's held up very well and still has many years to go." - Al Schlimm
