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AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
CON1844
Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne
The Martin dreadnought which was first conceived in 1916 by Martin under the Oliver Ditson brandname, and these early dreadoughts were already impressive both in sound and in looks boasting a big body with a 12-fret neck and slotted headstock. This gorgeous D-28S is an homage to those early Martin-build guitars. Although quite different from their more "modern" relatives, these guitars very much deserve a place in the Martin guitar line-up with a unique tonal character and fantastic playability. Only 251 of this model were made in 1971, compared to nearly 5,500 14-fret D-28's, so when we say "comparatively rare", it's not an exaggeration! This is a lovely looking, great-playing guitar with a very powerful voice.
It goes without saying that this guitar handles strumming with ease, but thanks to the 48mm (1 7/8") nutwidth and 60mm (2 3/8") stringspacing it will almost certainly appeal to most fingerstyle players offering a great alternative for your "standard" fingerstyle models. It features typical 28-style specs like Indian Rosewood back and sides, Spruce top, firm mahogany neck, ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlays and ebony bridge.
This 1971-built guitar is in great condition for it's age, with a few long-ago repaired top cracks and evidence of a previous neck reset and refret., and the nut and saddle have been replaced at some point. All that said, this is a fantastic sounding dreadnought - there's more overtones and a more muscular tone than a standard D-28 of this era, and a huge dynamic range. It's loud and clear, with classic Martin low end power, and sounds enormous whether strummed or fingerpicked. A very rare and very cool vintage Martin dreadnought! Includes original hardshell case.
Acoustic Centre offers free shipping on all new items to most locations within Australia on all orders over $99, excluding Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. Used items have a flat rate shipping fee of $59 within our usual shipping locations. We also offer competitive Express shipping options at checkout.
Customers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland recieve free shipping on all accessory orders over $99, but will incur a flat rate instrument or large item shipping charge of $179 (or $299 for Express shipping).
Occasionally due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer free postage. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 15% of your purchase. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
All strings and accessories will be shipped with tracking via courier or Australia Post. Other items including guitars and amplification equipment will be shipped using our courier service providers, with a tracking number and signature on delivery.
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