1936 C.F. Martin & Co. 000-28
A mid-1930s pre-war 000-28 — golden-era Martin at its finest in the auditorium body. Herringbone, scalloped bracing, and Brazilian rosewood. Extraordinary fingerstyle instruments.
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 |
| Nut Width | 1.69" |
| Finish Options | Natural |
| Est. Production | 70 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic fingerpicking guitar.
What Changed in 1936
Mid-1930s 000-28 — the golden era of Martin's auditorium body. Herringbone trim, scalloped bracing, Adirondack spruce, Brazilian rosewood. The 14-fret neck design was established. These are among the finest fingerstyle guitars ever made.
Collector's Notes
Mid-1930s pre-war 000-28s are rare and highly valued. The auditorium body with herringbone trim and scalloped bracing produces exceptional tone for fingerstyle and vocal accompaniment.