1968 C.F. Martin & Co. 000-28
A late 1960s Brazilian rosewood 000-28 — among the last before the transition to Indian rosewood. Good availability and excellent tone make these attractive to both players and collectors.
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
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Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce (top), Brazilian Rosewood (back and sides — penultimate year of Brazilian) |
| 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 | 620 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1968
Late 1960s 000-28 — among the last Brazilian rosewood examples. The transition to Indian rosewood was imminent. These represent the final accessible Brazilian rosewood 000-28s.
Collector's Notes
Late 1960s Brazilian rosewood 000-28s offer the most affordable entry to Brazilian rosewood Martin ownership in the auditorium body. Verify Brazilian rosewood species.
How to Authenticate a 1968 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 1968, 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.