This is a superb sounding, playing and one of the best looking vintage original 1961 Martin Brazillian Rosewood D-28’s that I have come across for some time.

It is not mint but it is crack free and just shows signs of wear by the pick guard and sound hole.  I have checked inside, it is sound structually and does hae the all important small maple bridge plate and it is just a joy to hear and play. Definitely one of the best early 60’s one I have had for a while...

It all looks to be original including the finish and pick guard, hardware etc. The neck set is perfect and is a joy to play. There are a few small dings here and there plus some fine lacquer checking but nothing serious. Top is a gorgeous straght grained spruce which even has some figuring that you only usually see on the more espensive 45 series Martin tops. Back of the neck does have some wear and some marks but again nothing out of the ordinary for a played, but loved, vintage Martin.

As you can see from the photos, the Brazillian rosewood has fantastic, dark, chocolate coloured grain and is nice and rich. It really is quite a beautiful instrument.

Tone of this amazing instrument is stunning, it is classic, vintage Brazillian rosewood 56 year old Martin tone - you will struggle to find finer and if you are after a vintage Martin D-28 tone machine with Brazillian rosewood then I doubt if you will find a finer example from 1961. Action is surperb and easy to play at under 3mm on bass side at 12th fret and even less on the treble side and there is still some room for adjustment on the saddle. There is no way it needs any kind of work or neck set, it really is lovely..!

 Tuners are original and are totally correct for the year having never been off the guitar. Case is non original hard case that does it’s job and protects the Martin well.