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.