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.
How to Authenticate a 1961 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 1961, 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.