Martin

Martin HD-28V Vintage Series Dreadnought, 2012

On November 29, 2023 /

The Martin HD-28V offered many vintage spec features as part of the Vintage Series produced from 1998 to late 2018. Based on the classic D-28, the ‘H’ refers to the Herringbone purfling used around the top, as was standard on Martins into the early years of WW2. At the start of that War, Martin realized that their herringbone purfling supplier was in Germany, and resupply would be impossible.

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Martin D16GT Steel String Dreadnought Natural, 2010

On October 21, 2023 /

The Martin D16GT was built from 1999 to 2019 and like the D-18, pairs a Sitka Spruce top with Mahogany for the back, sides, body blocks and neck. The ‘GT’ references the Gloss Top finish – the rest of the guitar’s finish is satin. On these models, the fingerboard and bridge are Richlite, and the head plate is Granadillo.

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Martin HD-28LSV Steel String Natural, 2000

On October 8, 2023 /

The name of the Martin HD-28LSV indicates that it’s a Herringbone-purfled D-28, with a Large Soundhole and part of the Vintage series. This Martin HD-28LSV, designed for bluegrass, dates to 2000 and is in good condition, with several professional crack repairs including cleats, and moderate to heavy fret wear, primarily in the lower positions and top strings.

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Martin D-18 Dreadnought Natural, 1943

On September 29, 2023 /

Seen here is a wartime (WW2!) Martin D-18 Dreadnought, built during 1943 at Nazareth PA and in great playing condition. Accompanied by a recent appraisal from George Gruhn, this piece is in structurally very good condition with wear expected for over 80 years of use. The back of the head does not have a ‘Made in USA’ stamp, which was typically used to identify guitars built for export, particularly to Canada.

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Martin D-16A Ash Body Dreadnought Natural, 1988

On September 21, 2023 /

Built in a run of 818 guitars from 1987 to 1990, the Martin D-16A is a traditional dreadnought built with Ash for the sides and back. The Dreadnought or D body first appeared in 1917 in guitars built for the Ditson Company of Boston. Martin first listed the D-18 in their catalog in 1931 as a 12-fret model and the 14-fret neck appeared in 1934. It became the single most common guitar size, only in recent years being challenged.

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Martin 000-42 Steel String Guitar Natural, 2020

On September 1, 2023 /

Seen here is a Martin 000-42 built during 2020 in Nazareth PA, in very good, clean and original condition with minimal wear. It plays well, and is a beautiful instrument – nicely decorated but not overly so. It has been played, but apparently not extensively, and its already good sound will improve with use.

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Martin

Martin HD-28V Vintage Series Dreadnought, 2012

Martin D16GT Steel String Dreadnought Natural, 2010

Martin HD-28LSV Steel String Natural, 2000

Martin D-18 Dreadnought Natural, 1943

Martin D-16A Ash Body Dreadnought Natural, 1988

Martin 000-42 Steel String Guitar Natural, 2020

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