C. F. Martin D-28S Model Flat Top Acoustic Guitar (1970), made in Nazareth, PA, natural lacquer finish, rosewood back and sides, spruce top; mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case.
These fairly rare 12-fret Martin Dreadnoughts are often under appreciated. With a big, booming sound and wide neck, these are great old-time guitars and we think they are often tonally more muscular than their 14-fret brethren. This 1970 model just missed being Brazilian, but features some finely-grained rosewood nonetheless.
Only 178 of this model were made in 1970, compared with over 3,500 14-fret D-28's, so when we say "comparatively rare", it's not an exaggeration! This is a great-playing guitar with a very powerful voice.
Overall length is 40 3/8 in. (102.6 cm.), 15 7/8 in. (40.3 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 5 in. (12.7 cm.) in depth at side, taken at the end block. Scale length is 25 1/2 in. (648 mm.). Width of nut is 1 7/8 in. (48 mm.).
Tuners restored to original "box" Grovers; bridge appears replaced. Very clean overall except one spot of pickwear near the fingerboard. Excellent Condition.
