1934 C.F. Martin & Co. 000-28
A mid-1930s pre-war 000-28 with the 14-fret neck configuration. Herringbone trim, scalloped bracing, Brazilian rosewood — all the pre-war hallmarks in the auditorium body size.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$80,000–$160,000
Very Good
$50,000–$80,000
Good
$30,000–$50,000
Fair
$15,000–$30,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce (top), Brazilian Rosewood (back and sides — herringbone trim, scalloped bracing) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Scale Length | 24.900" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | None (acoustic) |
| Bridge | Ebony belly bridge |
| Tuners | Grover Sta-Tite |
| Finish Options | Natural |
| Est. Production | 55 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic fingerpicking guitar.
What Changed in 1934
Pre-war 000-28 now with 14-fret neck standard. Herringbone trim, scalloped bracing, Brazilian rosewood, Adirondack spruce. The transition to 14-fret neck gave players better upper-fret access.
Collector's Notes
The 14-fret neck became standard in 1934, replacing the original 12-fret design. Both configurations are collectible but the 14-fret is more playable by modern standards.