1958 C.F. Martin & Co. D-28
A late 1950s D-28 on the cusp of the folk revival. Brazilian rosewood, excellent construction, and the iconic Martin tone. These guitars would soon be in the hands of the folk movement's most important artists.
Current Market Value
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Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce (top), Brazilian Rosewood (back and sides) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 25.400" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | None (acoustic) |
| Bridge | Rosewood belly bridge |
| Tuners | Grover Sta-Tite |
| Finish Options | Natural |
| Est. Production | 2,200 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1958
Late 1950s D-28 — the folk revival is beginning. Brazilian rosewood, rosewood fingerboard now standard. Kingston Trio and other folk acts are making acoustic guitars popular again. Production increasing.
Collector's Notes
Late 1950s D-28s are excellent player instruments with genuine collectibility. The transition from ebony to rosewood fingerboards occurred in this era. Check which your example has — ebony commands a slight premium.
How to Authenticate a 1958 C.F. Martin & Co. D-28
Martin serial numbers are the most reliable in the industry — verify the number stamped on the neck block (visible through the soundhole) against Martin's published tables. For 1958, the number should fall within the documented range. The back and sides should be Brazilian rosewood — this is the single most important factor in valuation. Brazilian rosewood has distinctive grain variation (chocolate to violet-brown) and a sweet smell. Indian rosewood (post-1969) is more uniform and darker. Non-scalloped X-bracing pattern for this era — verify through the soundhole. Check bridge for original belly-style construction. Martin stamps the model number inside — verify with a mirror. Check for neck resets, top cracks (especially near soundhole and bridge), and bridge plate condition. Tuners should be Grover Sta-Tite. Finish should be nitrocellulose lacquer with age-appropriate wear. Original case adds value.