1948 C.F. Martin & Co. D-28
A late 1940s D-28 — post-war production was growing. Brazilian rosewood, ebony fingerboard, and the refined post-war construction. The country music boom made these guitars essential.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$16,000–$32,000
Very Good
$10,000–$16,000
Good
$6,000–$10,000
Fair
$3,000–$6,000
* 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 — non-scalloped bracing, simplified binding) |
| 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 | 960 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1948
Post-war D-28 production ramping up. The established post-war configuration: non-scalloped bracing, simplified binding, Brazilian rosewood, ebony fingerboard. The country music boom was driving demand.
Collector's Notes
Late 1940s D-28s bridge the gap between the wartime scarcity and 1950s abundance. Ebony fingerboard and bridge still standard. Check for early post-war construction quality — generally excellent.