Martin 000-28 | 1996 Made in USA

Made in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Solid Sitka spruce top. Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. Scalloped X-bracing. Ebony fingerboard and bridge. Includes original hard shell case.
 
Available now is a 1996 Martin 000-28 from the famous Nazareth factory. The 000-28 is a classic Martin model, smaller than a dreadnought but larger than a parlour, offering balanced tone that suits fingerstyle and light strumming. Guitars from the mid-90s are often referred to as being from a Good Wood era at the Nazareth plant. By now, this guitar's solid woods have had nearly 30 years to open up, resulting in a warmer, more resonant tone than a brand-new instrument.
 
This example is in very great clean condition. The front of the body has small pitting marks, and there is almost zero fretwear. The original hard shell case is included.
 
Test it for yourself at our Sydney shop, or we can ship it safely to your door anywhere in Australia. Contact us for a shipping quote.
In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $5,100
 
Key Features
Year: 1996
Made in: USA (Nazareth, Pennsylvania)
Serial: 595829
Model: 000-28
Body Shape: 000 (Auditorium)
Top: Solid Sitka spruce
Back and Sides: Solid East Indian rosewood
Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing (5/16" Sitka spruce)
Neck: Genuine mahogany or select hardwood
Neck Finish: Satin
Fingerboard: Solid black ebony
Bridge: Solid black ebony
Inlays: Style 28 mother of pearl dots
Pickguard: Black
Tuners: Chrome enclosed gear (Martin branded)
Finish: Polished gloss body
Case: Original hard shell case included
 
Sound and Tone
The 000-28 delivers the classic Martin tone: balanced, articulate and resonant. The solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity and headroom, while the East Indian rosewood back and sides add deep bass, sparkling treble and complex overtones. The scalloped X-bracing allows the top to vibrate freely, maximising volume and responsiveness. After nearly 30 years, the woods have opened up beautifully.
 
Feel and Playability
The 000 body size is comfortable and versatile. The satin finish neck provides smooth, fast playability. The ebony fingerboard offers a solid, slick surface for fretting. With almost zero fretwear, this guitar plays cleanly across the entire fingerboard.
 
Condition
Very great clean condition. Front of body has small pitting marks. Almost zero fretwear. Original hard shell case included. Structurally sound and plays beautifully.
 
Background
The Martin 000-28 traces its lineage to the pre-war era. The 000 body size was developed in the early 1900s and remains a favourite among fingerstyle players. The mid-1990s are considered a Good Wood era at the Nazareth factory, with premium materials and consistent craftsmanship. This 1996 example benefits from nearly 30 years of natural ageing and opening up.
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