1944 C.F. Martin & Co. D-28
A transitional wartime D-28 — the year scalloped bracing was phased out. Examples with scalloped bracing are significantly more valuable. Herringbone purfling is still present. Very low wartime production.
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce (top), Brazilian Rosewood (back and sides — herringbone trim, transitioning to non-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 | 95 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1944
Wartime D-28 — the year Martin transitioned from scalloped to non-scalloped bracing. Some 1944 models have scalloped bracing, others non-scalloped. Herringbone trim still present. Wartime production was severely limited.
Collector's Notes
The scalloped vs non-scalloped bracing transition makes 1944 especially interesting to collectors. Scalloped examples command a significant premium. Use a mirror inside to verify. Herringbone is still present on all 1944 examples.