1962 C.F. Martin & Co. D-28
A folk revival era D-28 — the sound of 1960s acoustic music. Brazilian rosewood, spruce top, and Martin's proven construction at a time when these guitars were the center of American popular music.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$10,000–$20,000
Very Good
$6,500–$10,000
Good
$4,000–$6,500
Fair
$2,000–$4,000
* 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 | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 25.400" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | None (acoustic) |
| Bridge | Rosewood belly bridge |
| Tuners | Grover Sta-Tite |
| Finish Options | Natural |
| Est. Production | 3,200 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1962
Peak folk revival era D-28. Production increasing rapidly to meet demand. Brazilian rosewood still plentiful. These are the guitars heard on countless folk recordings of the era.
Collector's Notes
Folk revival D-28s are widely available and represent excellent value. Brazilian rosewood is the key value driver over post-1969 models. Many have been well-played — condition varies significantly.