Martin D-28 | 1995 USA Made Dreadnought

The 1995 Martin D-28 features a solid Sitka spruce top with aged honey toner and East Indian rosewood back and sides. This Martin D-28 has a non-scalloped 5/16" X-brace and a Low Profile mahogany neck. The Martin D-28 includes a striped ebony bridge and fingerboard, common on Standard Series models from this period. 25.4" scale. Weighs [unknown]. Includes original hard shell case.
 
This 1995 Martin D-28 was made in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The Sitka spruce top has naturally aged to a warm honey colour over 30 years. The solid rosewood back and sides deliver the signature D-28 sound: deep bass, clear mids and strong projection. The binding has been professionally repaired, addressing the shrinkage common in Martins from this era.
 
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In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $3,850
 
Key Features
Year: 1995
Made in: USA (Nazareth, Pennsylvania)
Serial: 573990
Model: D-28
Body Style: Dreadnought (14-fret)
Top: Solid Sitka spruce with aged honey toner
Back and Sides: Solid East Indian rosewood
Bracing: Standard 5/16" non-scalloped X-brace
Neck: Solid mahogany, Low Profile
Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss
Finish Top: Polished Gloss
Finish Neck: Satin
Fingerboard: Striped ebony
Bridge: Striped ebony
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale: 25.4"
Hardware: Chrome enclosed tuners
Case: Original hard shell case
Condition: Excellent (binding professionally repaired)
 
Sound and Tone
The D-28 is known for deep bass, piano-like lows and strong projection. The non-scalloped bracing adds focus and headroom. The aged spruce top and rosewood back give a balanced, articulate voice suitable for flatpicking and strumming.
 
Feel and Playability
The Low Profile mahogany neck is comfortable and familiar. The 25.4" scale provides standard string tension. The fretboard shows minor finger wear but plays cleanly.
 
Condition
Excellent. Binding professionally repaired and now solid. Spruce top aged to honey colour. Striped ebony bridge adds unique character. Minor finger wear on fretboard. Small cosmetic blemish on bottom of body. Structurally sound and visually striking.
 
Background
The Martin D-28 has been a benchmark acoustic dreadnought since the 1930s. The 1995 Standard Series models featured non-scalloped bracing and striped ebony on fingerboards and bridges. Mid-1990s Martins are known for binding shrinkage due to adhesive used at the time. This example has had that issue professionally addressed.