Classic Old Factory Martin Dreadnought
Bought from Matt Umanov by Francesco De Gregory guitar player and extensively used in his records and videos
Martin built this 1963 Martin D-28 in the old North Street factory using hot hide glue construction and premium straight-grained Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. It’s been played but survived in original condition with no breaks or repair excep refretting.
An excellent sounding Martin dreadnought from the early ’60s. The D-28 is a Rosewood back/sides workhorse of a guitar favoured by many players and singer songwriters over the years. This one has been used a lot during its life which is testament to its wonderful tone, projection and playability.
Sound wise it’s well balanced without the low end boom that can be associated with later, more heavily constructed models. Bass remains tight and warm, mids have a lot of clarity and the highs ring out nicely. The projection is very good, as is the sustain and it has the powerful voice this model is known for. There’s a fair amount of headroom too so it would be at home in a band setting as it would as a solo accompanying instrument.
The bridge, bridge plate, Grover tuners, pick guard and finish are all original.
Priced at just a little more than a New Replica Martin Guitar D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS Aged – Thomann Italia