1945 C.F. Martin & Co. 000-28
A transitional wartime 000-28 — the bridge between pre-war golden era and post-war production. Non-scalloped bracing but still Brazilian rosewood. Interesting historical instruments.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$22,000–$42,000
Very Good
$14,000–$22,000
Good
$8,500–$14,000
Fair
$4,200–$8,500
* 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 — non-scalloped bracing, herringbone may be present) |
| 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 | 85 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1945
Transitional wartime/post-war 000-28. Non-scalloped bracing introduced. Some examples may retain herringbone purfling (discontinued on D-28 in 1947). Brazilian rosewood throughout. Low wartime production.
Collector's Notes
Transitional-era 000-28s are intriguing collectibles — they capture the shift from pre-war to post-war construction. Check bracing type and purfling details carefully.