The Martin Dreadnought has been in regular production since its re-introduction in 1931, as a revival of the pre-1920 Ditson models. First listed as the D-1 and D-2, these models had 12-fret necks like the Ditsons. The D-1 combined a spruce top with mahogany for the back and sides, and the D-2 spruce and rosewood. In 1934, these models were rebuilt with 14-fret necks and became the Martin D-18 and Martin D-28.
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This is a very clean 1998 Martin D-28 Dreadnought guitar. Martin introduced the Dreadnought body shape in 1916, building the first ones for the Oliver Ditson company – these did not carry the Martin brand name. These instruments had mahogany backs and sides, and the necks joined the body at the twelfth fret. The Ditson company disappeared in 1920, and the Dreadnought guitar went with it.
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In 2010, a limited series – 55 each! — of Martin 1955 CFMIV guitars were produced to celebrate the Christian F. Martin IV’s 55th birthday.
We’ve dug up a pair of these very limited production instruments, a D-18 and a D-28. They are brand new, with full warranties.
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Here’s a great sounding, professionally refinished Martin D-28 from 1954.
This instrument is in great structural and playable condition, has the classic D-28 tone and really is a joy to play.
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Martin has produced the D-28 since 1934, and this is a great sounding and playing example from 1950.
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Gerry Tolman was CSN’s manager, both as a group and for their solo careers. He died in 2005 following an auto accident. This instrument is based on the D-28, with a number of custom appointments. It’s got a really great sound and feel
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