1963 C.F. Martin & Co. 000-28
A peak folk revival 000-28 with Brazilian rosewood — the fingerstyle guitarist's instrument of choice. The compact auditorium body delivers clarity and balance that recording engineers and singer-songwriters prized.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$11,000–$22,000
Very Good
$7,000–$11,000
Good
$4,200–$7,000
Fair
$2,100–$4,200
* 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 | 470 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1963
Peak folk revival 000-28 — the auditorium body was the fingerstyle player's choice. Brazilian rosewood, 14-fret neck, compact body. The folk boom was driving demand for these intimate, balanced instruments.
Collector's Notes
Early 1960s 000-28s are excellent instruments at accessible prices. The folk revival association and Brazilian rosewood make these solid collectibles with strong player appeal.