1955 C.F. Martin & Co. 000-28
A mid-1950s 000-28 with Brazilian rosewood — the auditorium body at its folk-era finest. Excellent fingerstyle instruments with genuine vintage character.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$10,000–$20,000
Very Good
$6,500–$10,000
Good
$4,000–$6,500
Fair
$2,000–$4,000
* 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) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.900" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | None (acoustic) |
| Bridge | Rosewood belly bridge |
| Tuners | Grover Sta-Tite |
| Finish Options | Natural |
| Est. Production | 340 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1955
Mid-1950s 000-28 — the transition from ebony to rosewood fingerboards was underway. Brazilian rosewood back and sides. Growing folk music interest was increasing demand for these fingerstyle-friendly guitars.
Collector's Notes
Check fingerboard material — the transition from ebony to rosewood occurred in this era. Ebony examples command a slight premium. Brazilian rosewood is the key value driver.