Brand: Martin
Instrument Categories: Acoustic Steel String, Guitars, SOLD
The Martin D28 Marquis, here with Adirondack Spruce top, was the top shelf of the Style 28 Dreadnought line, re-creating historic designs with premium materials. The Marquis and Golden Era models went out of production in 2017, and were replaced with the Authentic series.
Here we’re looking at a Martin D28 Marquis, built during 2014 at the Martin plant in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. This example pairs an Adirondack Spruce top with Indian Rosewood for the sides, back, and head plate. Typical of Martin guitars, the body blocks and neck are Tropical Mahogany, and as part of the Style 28 feature set, the fingerboard and bridge are Ebony. The finish is gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer, in a 1935 style sunburst.
This fine guitar is in very good condition with very very light wear. Fret wear is at the level where a light polish will bring them to looking new. It sounds great, and once played in, the Adirondack top will make this a fantastic sonic cannon – as is, itis rather loud and projects well. Adirondack Spruce tends to maintain its tonal characteristics a bit better than other species when played heavily, such as in a Bluegrass context. But even with that capability, it works very well when fingerpicked or flat picked at ordinary levels.
The original Martin hard shell case is included.
Martin’s Brief Description of the Now-Discontinued D-28 Marquis:
“The Martin D28 Marquis features Martin “Golden Era” (1930-1940) appointments built with East Indian rosewood. This model is for the discerning player and/or collector. Perfect for the advanced guitarist.”
Martin D28 Marquis Specifications:
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- Model: D-28 Marquis
- Year: 2014
- Finish 1935 Style Gloss Sunburst
- Class: Used
- Serial Number: 1944500, built 2014 at Nazareth Pennsylvania
- Country of Origin: USA
- Condition: Very Good
- Date Posted: 10/08/2020
- This instrument has been sold
- Consignment Item
- Including original Hard case
- Instrument Weight: 4.84lbs 2.2kg
- Scale Length: 25.4in 645.16mm
- Nut Width: 1.75in 44.45mm
