C. F. Martin & Co / D28 Custom / 2006 / Natural / Guitar
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This Martin D28 Custom is quite a looker, with it’s aged toner on the Spruce top which contrasts beautifully with the tortoise pickguard, gold tuners and headstock logo, and lack of back strip giving really clean lines. Interestingly it features an A-Frame Brace from the neck join. This is mainly to do with future proofing the guitar, as it adds rigidity to the top, thus avoiding sinkage around the sound hole. There are differing opinions as to whether this design affects tone. To my ears, it has a classic D28 sound, rich and resonant, with a full bass, strong mids and very even trebles. Also, as a ‘Custom’ model, the build quality and feel are great. The neck feels very comfortable, and the Ebony fingerboard is really responsive. The guitar is in very good condition, just the usual signs of playwear you’d expect from a 17 year old guitar. It has a K and K pickups fitted and comes in it’s original hard case.
Glenns Guitars, UK 
Welcome to Glenn's Guitars here on Vintage & Rare. After many years in the industry, and having been fortunate enough to have worked in Hanks and The Acoustic Centre - probably London's two foremost acoustic guitar shops - I decided to do my own thing.
I have a passion for used and vintage acoustic guitars; nearly new second hand guitars because they can represent a bargain compared to the price of a new guitar, older and vintage guitars because they tend to have more character and can often become an investment.
You will notice when viewing my stock list my taste in guitars, as I only sell guitars that I genuinely like - and there are certain brands noticeable by their absence. I am a huge fan of older Gibson, Martin and Guild acoustics, but also more boutique brands such as Lowden and Collings.
I will consider part exchange if it makes your desired guitar a little easier to afford. I also offer a guitar finding service, if there's something specific you're looking for.
If you are happy to buy over the internet, I will send you as many high resolution photos and as much information about the guitar you're interested in as I can. If you can get to me - I'm based in Enfield, only 30 minutes from London Liverpool Street Station - you can always make an appointment with me and come and try some of the guitars out first.
I accept payment by Paypal, bank transfer, cheque and of course cash.
