C.F. Martin & Co. D-28 Price Guide
The Martin D-28 is the definitive flat-top acoustic guitar. Introduced in 1931, the dreadnought body size and spruce-over-rosewood construction set the template for acoustic guitars worldwide. Pre-war D-28s (pre-1946) with scalloped bracing are among the most sought-after acoustic instruments in existence.
Produced: 1931–present
📖 Buyer's Guide
Pre-war Martin D-28s command massive premiums — expect six figures for excellent examples. Post-war non-scalloped bracing D-28s from 1947-1969 are excellent players. Look for cracks in the top and back, repaired headstocks, and replaced tuners. Brazilian rosewood (pre-1970) vs. Indian rosewood significantly affects value.
Value by Year
| Year | Excellent | Very Good | Good | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | $200,000–$400,000 | $120,000–$200,000 | $70,000–$120,000 | Full Details → |
| 1933 | $175,000–$350,000 | $105,000–$175,000 | $62,000–$105,000 | Full Details → |
| 1934 | $150,000–$300,000 | $90,000–$150,000 | $55,000–$90,000 | Full Details → |
| 1935 | $145,000–$290,000 | $88,000–$145,000 | $54,000–$88,000 | Full Details → |
| 1936 | $140,000–$275,000 | $85,000–$140,000 | $52,000–$85,000 | Full Details → |
| 1937 | $130,000–$260,000 | $80,000–$130,000 | $48,000–$80,000 | Full Details → |
| 1938 | $125,000–$250,000 | $78,000–$125,000 | $46,000–$78,000 | Full Details → |
| 1939 | $120,000–$240,000 | $75,000–$120,000 | $45,000–$75,000 | Full Details → |
| 1940 | $110,000–$220,000 | $68,000–$110,000 | $42,000–$68,000 | Full Details → |
| 1941 | $100,000–$200,000 | $62,000–$100,000 | $38,000–$62,000 | Full Details → |
| 1942 | $90,000–$180,000 | $55,000–$90,000 | $34,000–$55,000 | Full Details → |
| 1944 | $60,000–$120,000 | $38,000–$60,000 | $22,000–$38,000 | Full Details → |
| 1945 | $28,000–$52,000 | $17,000–$28,000 | $10,000–$17,000 | Full Details → |
| 1946 | $25,000–$48,000 | $15,000–$25,000 | $9,000–$15,000 | Full Details → |
| 1947 | $18,000–$35,000 | $11,000–$18,000 | $6,500–$11,000 | Full Details → |
| 1948 | $16,000–$32,000 | $10,000–$16,000 | $6,000–$10,000 | Full Details → |
| 1950 | $14,000–$28,000 | $9,000–$14,000 | $5,500–$9,000 | Full Details → |
| 1952 | $13,000–$26,000 | $8,500–$13,000 | $5,200–$8,500 | Full Details → |
| 1955 | $12,000–$24,000 | $7,500–$12,000 | $4,500–$7,500 | Full Details → |
| 1958 | $11,000–$22,000 | $7,000–$11,000 | $4,200–$7,000 | Full Details → |
| 1960 | $10,500–$21,000 | $6,800–$10,500 | $4,100–$6,800 | Full Details → |
| 1962 | $10,000–$20,000 | $6,500–$10,000 | $4,000–$6,500 | Full Details → |
| 1965 | $9,000–$18,000 | $5,800–$9,000 | $3,500–$5,800 | Full Details → |
| 1966 | $5,000–$10,000 | $2,750–$6,000 | $1,750–$4,000 | Full Details → |
| 1968 | $8,000–$16,000 | $5,200–$8,000 | $3,200–$5,200 | Full Details → |
| 1969 | $8,500–$17,000 | $5,500–$8,500 | $3,300–$5,500 | Full Details → |
| 1970 | $4,000–$8,000 | $2,500–$4,000 | $1,500–$2,500 | Full Details → |
| 1973 | $3,800–$7,500 | $2,400–$3,800 | $1,400–$2,400 | Full Details → |
| 1975 | $3,500–$7,000 | $2,200–$3,500 | $1,400–$2,200 | Full Details → |