Martin 000-28 Custom Expert 1937 Amber Burst Stage 1 Aging (2023)

We are delighted to be able to offer you a 000-28 Authentic 1937 from the Martin Custom Shop today. This acoustic combines the popular sound and comfortable feel of historic acoustic models with today's demands for practicality. The models from 1937 still serve as cornerstones of the art of guitar making today and continue to set standards for acoustic guitar sounds. Based on these originals the present 000-28 was crafted by Martin with a body made of premium East Indian rosewood with complete hot-glue joints, a thin Adirondack spruce top for perfect vibration behavior and the authentic varnish formula of the 37 models. To meet today's expectations the only modern update to the guitar is an adjustable truss rod to allow individual settings to be made according to personal preferences. The “Modified V with 1930's Style Heel” neck profile is super comfortable in the hand, making you want to sweep over the deep dark fingerboard made of solid ebony. The appearance of the 000-28 is particularly stunning: classic Martin with the most beautiful “Amber Burst” finish and great “Bold Herringbone” inlays, “Diamonds & Squares Long Pattern 1937” fingerboard inlays made of abalone and an attractive “Style 28 MultiStripe 1937” rosette. The authentic vintage look is achieved primarily through the aging of the finish, which uses vintage toner and a patented, authentic lacquer formula to give this guitar a wonderfully matt lacquer surface. “Stage 1 Aging” means that you can certainly see the traces of time in the form of countless hairline cracks, but without any additional “damage”. But of course what interests us most is the sound of this gem, which is more agile in its response and very suitable for fingerpickers due to its smaller body shape compared to a dreadnought. And here you can really draw on the full potential! Although the guitar is wonderfully handy it comes with a magnificent bass foundation. Great frequency spectrum and beautifully balanced. Voluminous, assertive with sufficient warmth, extremely differentiated and present. It is not only suitable for fingerpicking, but also shows its strengths when strumming. We can offer you this guitar in top condition.

• Includes original case, spec sheet, Martin documentation