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Martin D-28 1950 Acoustic Guitar – Collector’s Grade Vintage Perfection with Original Case and Incredible Tone
This Martin D-28 1950 Acoustic Guitar is the real thing — a true player’s dream. It delivers that legendary Martin tone that can only come from a well-preserved vintage instrument. This exceptional example is one of the cleanest and most original D-28s we have ever seen, making it both a collector’s treasure and a professional musician’s inspiration.
Since its introduction in 1931, the Martin D-28 has been the gold standard of acoustic guitars. Its dreadnought body design, powerful projection, and perfectly balanced tone have made it a favorite among countless artists in both live performance and recording.
This 1950 example showcases the finest craftsmanship of post-war Martin guitars. It features a solid Spruce top paired with beautiful Rosewood back and sides, a Mahogany neck, and an Ebony fingerboard and bridge — the classic tonewood combination that gives the D-28 its unmistakable sound.
Playing this Martin D-28 1950 Acoustic Guitar is an absolute joy. The tone is rich, warm, and full, with that deep Rosewood resonance complemented by the clarity and sparkle of a seasoned Spruce top. Even under a strong attack, the guitar remains articulate and balanced — it truly sounds like a cannon.
Professional players who have tested this instrument describe it as one of the finest vintage Martins they’ve encountered. It plays effortlessly, with a low action of 2.4 mm on the bass E string and 1.7 mm on the treble e string at the 12th fret, and a perfectly straight neck following a professional neck reset.
This Martin D-28 1950 Acoustic Guitar is in exceptional vintage condition, completely original and in collector-grade. It retains its original finish, tuners, pickguard, bridge pins, and internal components.
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No cracks or repairs
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Original finish and hardware
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Perfectly preserved frets
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Completely original construction
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Comes with the original hard case
It’s rare to find a 1950s Martin D-28 so well preserved, perfectly playable, and in such stunning original condition. This guitar offers not only the historical and collectible value of a golden-era Martin but also the inspiring tone and feel that make it a joy to play every single day.
Key Specifications
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Model: Martin D-28
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Year: 1950
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Body Style: Dreadnought
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Top: Solid Spruce
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Back & Sides: Solid Rosewood
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Neck: Mahogany
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Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony
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Action: 2.4 mm (E) / 1.7 mm (e) at 12th fret
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Condition: Collector’s grade, all original, no cracks or repairs
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Case: Original Martin hard case
This Martin D-28 1950 Acoustic Guitar is more than just a vintage instrument — it’s a piece of guitar history. With its impeccable originality, flawless playability, and breathtaking tone, it represents the very best of Martin’s post-war craftsmanship.
A guitar like this doesn’t just sound incredible — it tells a story.
Vintage Guitar World, Germany
Vintage Guitar World was founded out of passion for guitar playing and the search for the special sound.Selling guitars is not just a job for us – we love guitars and live music.
We are specialized in classical, flamenco and acoustic guitars. As our name already suggests, our preference is on vintage and historically valuable guitars.We want to offer our customers special, unique and high quality guitars.
Guitars which are specially selected and outstanding in sound.All guitars are checked and adjusted. We work closely together with guitar builders and repair shops to adjust each guitar.