1935 C.F. Martin & Co. D-28
A 1935 herringbone D-28 — early golden era. The D-28 design was maturing into the definitive acoustic flat-top. Scalloped bracing, Adirondack spruce, and Brazilian rosewood at their finest.
Current Market Value
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Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce (top), Brazilian Rosewood (back and sides — herringbone trim, scalloped bracing) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Scale Length | 25.400" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | None (acoustic) |
| Bridge | Ebony belly bridge |
| Tuners | Grover Sta-Tite |
| Finish Options | Natural (lacquer) |
| Est. Production | 64 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic flat-top — herringbone purfling, Adirondack spruce, scalloped bracing.
What Changed in 1935
Early golden-era herringbone D-28. The 14-fret neck design was settling into its mature form. Adirondack spruce top, scalloped X-bracing at its refined configuration. The D-28 was becoming the professional standard.
Collector's Notes
Mid-1930s D-28s are beginning to appear more frequently than early 1930s examples but are still extremely rare. Fully golden-era specs throughout. Verify all original components.