1946 C.F. Martin & Co. D-28
The last herringbone D-28 — 1946 is the final year with herringbone purfling, making it a significant transitional instrument. Non-scalloped bracing is standard but the herringbone trim links it to the pre-war era.
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, 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 | 480 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1946
Last year of herringbone purfling on the D-28. Non-scalloped bracing is now standard. Post-war production is ramping up. This is the final transitional year before the fully post-war D-28 emerged in 1947.
Collector's Notes
1946 D-28s with herringbone are highly sought — the last year of the trim. These bridge the pre-war and post-war eras. Non-scalloped bracing but herringbone trim creates a unique combination.