1950 C.F. Martin & Co. 000-28
An early 1950s 000-28 — Brazilian rosewood, post-war construction, and the compact auditorium body. The fingerpicker's Martin in the early folk era.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$12,000–$24,000
Very Good
$7,500–$12,000
Good
$4,500–$7,500
Fair
$2,200–$4,500
* 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) |
| 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 | 260 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1950
Post-war 000-28 with established non-scalloped bracing and simplified binding. Brazilian rosewood, ebony fingerboard. The 000 body was the fingerpicker's choice in the emerging folk scene.
Collector's Notes
1950s 000-28s with Brazilian rosewood are excellent values compared to pre-war examples. Ebony fingerboard still standard. Check for neck reset quality — essential on these instruments.