1961 C.F. Martin & Co. 000-28
Folk revival era 000-28 with Brazilian rosewood. The compact auditorium body and long scale make these ideal fingerstyle and vocal accompaniment guitars. Loved by folk players for their balance and clarity.
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 | 420 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1961
Post-war 000-28 in the early folk revival era. Brazilian rosewood, 14-fret neck (shifted from 12-fret in the 1930s), and the compact auditorium body. Excellent fingerpicking guitars embraced by the folk music community.
Collector's Notes
Brazilian rosewood 000-28s pre-1970 are the most collected. Check for neck reset quality (essential on these guitars). The 000 body is physically lighter and smaller than dreadnoughts — check for any cracks from handling.