1951 Martin D-28

The D-28 is the real deal, but you probably know that already. Thunderous bass response balanced with crystal-clear, articulate highs—the D-28 is the benchmark by which all other acoustics are judged. Hank Williams, Sr., The Beatles, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Page, countless bluegrass greats—the list becomes a who’s who of guitarists and songwriters across pretty much every genre. Simply put, the D-28 does everything well. It is the quintessential workhorse guitar. “The post-WWII D-28 had a slightly different look than its predecessor and became the centerpiece of the folk and folk rock movements at their pinnacle in the 1950s and 1960s,” current Martin CEO and owner Chris Martin said. This 1951 Martin D-28 is an excellent example of the post-war D-28. It features Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, and as some Martin historians argue, this D-28 was produced during a short period of time when Martin used Red Spruce and/or Engelmann on many dreadnoughts. It’s hard to definitively prov