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
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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 | 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.
How to Authenticate a 1962 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 1962, 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.