1958 C.F. Martin & Co. 000-28
A late 1950s 000-28 — Brazilian rosewood on the cusp of the folk revival. The auditorium body delivers clarity and balance ideal for fingerstyle and vocal accompaniment.
Current Market Value
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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 | 380 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1958
Late 1950s 000-28 — the folk revival was building momentum. The auditorium body was gaining popularity among fingerstyle players and vocalists. Brazilian rosewood, rosewood fingerboard.
Collector's Notes
Late 1950s 000-28s are well-made instruments with growing collectibility. The folk revival association adds cultural value. Check for the fingerboard material transition.
How to Authenticate a 1958 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 1958, 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.