1968 C.F. Martin & Co. D-28
A late 1960s Brazilian rosewood D-28 — the counterculture era. High production numbers mean good availability. The last accessible Brazilian rosewood Martins before the 1970 switch to Indian rosewood.
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 — penultimate year 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 | 5,600 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1968
Near the end of the Brazilian rosewood era. Production was at its highest level for Brazilian-era D-28s. The counterculture era brought new audiences to acoustic guitar. These are the last widely available Brazilian rosewood D-28s.
Collector's Notes
Late 1960s Brazilian D-28s offer the best value entry to Brazilian rosewood Martin ownership. High production means good supply. Verify Brazilian rosewood — the transition happened during 1969-1970.