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
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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.
How to Authenticate a 1934 C.F. Martin & Co. 000-28
Martin serial numbers are the most reliable in the industry — verify the number stamped on the neck block (visible through the soundhole) against Martin's published tables. For 1934, the number should fall within the documented range. The back and sides should be Brazilian rosewood — this is the single most important factor in valuation. Brazilian rosewood has distinctive grain variation (chocolate to violet-brown) and a sweet smell. Indian rosewood (post-1969) is more uniform and darker. Scalloped bracing should be visible through the soundhole (use mirror or inspection camera) — this is critical for pre-1944 models. Auditorium size with 24.9-inch scale length (shorter than OM). Verify correct body dimensions. Check for neck resets, top cracks (especially near soundhole and bridge), and bridge plate condition. Tuners should be Grover Sta-Tite. Finish should be nitrocellulose lacquer with age-appropriate wear. Original case adds value.