Martin D-28 Standard Natural 2010
Martin D-28, natural gloss, made in USA 2010. There's probably not a more iconic acoustic model on the planet than the Martin D-28, it's the original dreadnought acoustic that all others derive from. This example dates to 2010, but it presents as almost brand new, it's in very tidy shape. The spruce top is amazing: extremely tight and consistent grain, nicely bookmatched and with that certain three dimensional depth to it you get on a really nice piece. The back and sides are classy too, with gorgeous dark ribbons running through the rosewood at every turn. The ebony board and bridge cap it all off nicely: they look and feel very luxe. This delivers that instantly recognisable D-28 sound: gorgeous deep, sonorous lows, expansive sweet highs, balanced and tight mids. It responds beautifully to a varied dynamic attack, bringing out all the detail and nuance in every note and chord and clapping back when you dig in. The pickup is a handy addition, it sounds balanced and clear and doesn't suffer from the pitfalls of the sometimes-thin piezo genre. The M1 system is a no-drill install, so it's fully removable if you don't require it's fine services. A D-28 is always a good idea, and a handy 9/10 condition D-28 with a quality pickup good to go is even better.
Model: Martin D-28
Made: USA, 2010, Nazareth PA
Serial: 1444434
Finish: natural, gloss nitro
Body: solid sitka spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, square shoulder dreadnought shape, X-braced
Neck: mahogany, ebony fretboard, 25.4" scale, 16" radius, slim C shape
Weight: 2.360kg
Mods: pickup installed (fully reversible, no drilling)
Pickup: LR Baggs M1 active
Accessories: original hard case, docs
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and some scuffs on the edges. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, dimples and some rub wear on the back only. The back has minor dimples on the back edge and elbow area. The sides have minor scuffs in the elbow area and bottom bout, no major marks. The front has minor dimples around the bridge and elbow area and some play wear on the guard and shoulders.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good. Setup with 12/54 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 9/10, minor wear only