1938 C.F. Martin & Co. D-28
A 1938 herringbone D-28 — deep in the golden era. These are the definitive acoustic flat-tops. Scalloped bracing, Adirondack spruce, Brazilian rosewood, and herringbone trim at their peak.
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 |
| Est. Production | 188 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1938
Late 1930s herringbone D-28 in the heart of the golden era. Adirondack spruce, scalloped X-bracing at its fully refined configuration. Hide glue construction. These are the guitars against which all subsequent dreadnoughts are measured.
Collector's Notes
Late 1930s herringbone D-28s are the benchmark for acoustic guitar tone. Verify scalloped bracing, herringbone purfling, and Brazilian rosewood. Hide glue construction throughout.