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
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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.
How to Authenticate a 1945 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 1945, 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. Non-scalloped X-bracing pattern for this era — verify through the soundhole. 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.