1950 C.F. Martin & Co. D-28
An early 1950s D-28 — Brazilian rosewood, spruce top, and refined post-war construction. The guitar of choice for the burgeoning country and bluegrass scenes.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$14,000–$28,000
Very Good
$9,000–$14,000
Good
$5,500–$9,000
Fair
$2,700–$5,500
* 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) |
| 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 | 1,100 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1950
Early 1950s D-28 with Brazilian rosewood and established post-war construction. Production increasing as post-war demand grew. These are the workhorse guitars of the emerging country and bluegrass scenes.
Collector's Notes
Early 1950s D-28s still have ebony fingerboards and bridges. Excellent tone, good availability. Check for neck reset and bridge condition — standard maintenance on guitars of this age.