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.
How to Authenticate a 1936 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 1936, 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.