1972 C.F. Martin & Co. 000-28
An early 1970s 000-28 — Indian rosewood in the singer-songwriter era. The auditorium body became prized for recording and intimate performance. Excellent tonal balance.
Current Market Value
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Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce (top), Indian Rosewood (back and sides) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood (Indian) |
| Scale Length | 24.900" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | None (acoustic) |
| Bridge | Rosewood belly bridge |
| Tuners | Grover Sta-Tite |
| Finish Options | Natural |
| Est. Production | 820 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1972
Early 1970s 000-28 with Indian rosewood. The singer-songwriter era brought new appreciation for the auditorium body's intimate, balanced sound. Production increasing.
Collector's Notes
1970s 000-28s are accessible vintage instruments with excellent tone for recording. The 000 body works beautifully in studio settings. Check neck angle and bridge plate.
How to Authenticate a 1972 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 1972, the number should fall within the documented range. Indian rosewood back and sides — verify correct grain and coloring. 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.