1965 C.F. Martin & Co. D-28
A 1965 D-28 in the final years of Brazilian rosewood — the folk revival era. Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, and countless folk musicians played D-28s. Excellent instruments at prices well below pre-war examples.
Current Market Value
* 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 — final years of Brazilian use) |
| 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 | 3,800 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1965
Brazilian rosewood was still in use but supplies were declining. 1969 would be the last year of Brazilian rosewood — 1965 represents the mature Brazilian-era D-28 at peak folk music popularity. The folk revival made these guitars enormously popular.
Collector's Notes
Brazilian rosewood (pre-1970) vs Indian rosewood (1970+) is a significant value distinction. The CITES restrictions on Brazilian rosewood affect international sales — verify country of destination before purchasing.