1960 C.F. Martin & Co. D-28
A 1960 D-28 at the dawn of the folk revival — Brazilian rosewood, excellent construction, and the acoustic guitar that defined the era. Demand was surging as folk music exploded in popularity.
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 | 2,600 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1960
The folk revival era begins. The Kingston Trio, Pete Seeger, and the Weavers are making acoustic guitar music popular. D-28 demand is surging. Brazilian rosewood, rosewood fingerboard, non-scalloped bracing.
Collector's Notes
1960s D-28s are widely available folk-era instruments. Brazilian rosewood remains the key value driver. Check for heavy player wear — many served as professional touring instruments.
How to Authenticate a 1960 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 1960, 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.