1940 C.F. Martin & Co. 000-28
A late pre-war 000-28 — the final years of full golden-era specifications. Scalloped bracing, herringbone trim, and Brazilian rosewood before wartime changes altered the model.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$75,000–$150,000
Very Good
$48,000–$75,000
Good
$28,000–$48,000
Fair
$14,000–$28,000
* 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 | 68 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic fingerpicking guitar.
What Changed in 1940
Late pre-war 000-28 — the final years before wartime changes. Scalloped bracing, herringbone trim, Brazilian rosewood, Adirondack spruce. These are the last fully pre-war specification 000-28s.
Collector's Notes
Late pre-war 000-28s (1939-1942) are slightly more available than mid-1930s examples. Still fully pre-war specs. Check for wartime material compromises in 1942-era instruments.