1969 C.F. Martin & Co. OM-28
A rare late-1960s OM-28 built as a special order — Brazilian rosewood in the final year of its use. These pre-reissue examples bridge the gap between the 1933 discontinuation and the 1990 formal reintroduction.
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) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Scale Length | 25.400" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | None (acoustic) |
| Bridge | Ebony belly bridge |
| Tuners | Grover Sta-Tite |
| Finish Options | Natural |
| Est. Production | 45 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic fingerstyle guitar.
What Changed in 1969
Special-order OM-28s appeared sporadically in the late 1960s before the formal reintroduction. Brazilian rosewood in the final year of its use. These are transitional instruments — not part of the original run but predating the 1990 reissue.
Collector's Notes
Late 1960s OM-28 special orders are rare and not well documented. Brazilian rosewood adds significant value. Verify provenance carefully — these fall outside the standard production runs.