1952 C.F. Martin & Co. D-28
An early 1950s D-28 — the Hank Williams era. Brazilian rosewood, ebony fingerboard, and the fully refined post-war construction. The sound of country music in its golden age.
Current Market Value
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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 | 1,400 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1952
Early 1950s D-28 — the Hank Williams era. The D-28 was the sound of country music. Ebony fingerboard and bridge still standard. Post-war construction fully mature. Brazilian rosewood of excellent quality.
Notable Examples
Hank Williams was closely associated with Martin dreadnoughts during this era.
Collector's Notes
Early 1950s D-28s with ebony fingerboards and bridges command a premium over later rosewood-fingerboard examples. Check for original ebony components.