1965 C.F. Martin & Co. 000-28
A mid-1960s 000-28 with Brazilian rosewood — the peak folk era. The auditorium body excels for fingerstyle and vocal accompaniment. Excellent instruments at attainable vintage prices.
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 | 550 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1965
Mid-1960s 000-28 at peak folk revival popularity. Brazilian rosewood in its final years. The 000 body was the preference for fingerstyle players and singer-songwriters who valued clarity and balance over dreadnought volume.
Collector's Notes
Mid-1960s 000-28s represent the sweet spot of availability and value in the Brazilian rosewood era. Good supply keeps prices reasonable relative to pre-war examples.
How to Authenticate a 1965 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 1965, 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.