1969 C.F. Martin & Co. D-28
The last Brazilian rosewood D-28 — the final year before the transition to Indian rosewood. High production means these are the most available Brazilian rosewood D-28s and represent the best value entry point.
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 year of Brazilian rosewood) |
| 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 | 6,100 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic.
What Changed in 1969
The final year of Brazilian rosewood on the D-28. CITES restrictions on Brazilian rosewood exports were imminent. Indian rosewood would replace it from 1970. These are the last standard-production Brazilian rosewood D-28s.
Collector's Notes
1969 is the most significant year boundary in Martin D-28 collecting — Brazilian vs Indian rosewood. Verify the wood species carefully. Some transitional instruments may have one or the other. The price differential is substantial.