2021 Martin Custom Shop D-28 Authentic 1937 – Stage 1 Aged

This Preowned 2021 Martin Custom Shop D-28 Authentic 1937 Stage 1 Aged is a meticulously crafted dreadnought built for players who crave pre-war tone with refined vintage character. Constructed using hide glue and authentic 1937 forward-shifted scalloped Adirondack bracing, this guitar delivers the powerful low end, rich overtones, and explosive headroom that define golden-era dreadnoughts. The premium Adirondack spruce top pairs beautifully with East Indian rosewood back and sides, producing deep piano-like bass, complex mids, and shimmering trebles ideal for bluegrass, flatpicking, and dynamic singer-songwriter performance. The Stage 1 aged vintage gloss finish adds subtle lacquer checking and light patina for a broken-in look and feel without heavy relic wear. Featuring a full Authentic 1937 neck profile (with truss rod), ebony fingerboard, long bone saddle, and aged open-gear tuners, this Custom Shop D-28 blends historic Martin craftsmanship with modern precision. For players seeking a boutique-level Martin dreadnought with vintage tone, exceptional projection, and heirloom build quality, the D-28 Authentic 1937 Stage 1 Aged stands at the pinnacle of acoustic performance.

Serial #: 2554294

Condition: One owner guitar in Excellent condition and rarely played

Specifications:

General

• Body Style: D-14 Fret Dreadnought
• Finish: Vintage Gloss with Stage 1 Light Aging (subtle lacquer checking, minimal wear)
• Construction: Hide glue construction (Authentic Series build)

 Tonewoods

• Top: Adirondack Spruce
• Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood
• Bracing: Authentic 1937 forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing (Adirondack spruce)

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Authentic 1937 
• Scale Length: 25.4″
• Nut Width: 1 3/4″
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Frets: 20
• Inlays: Diamond & Square Long Pattern

Hardware

• Bridge: Ebony 1930s style belly bridge
• Saddle: Bone (long saddle)
• Nut: Bone
• Bridge Spacing: 2 5/16″
• Tuners: Waverly Aged nickel open-gear (butterbean buttons)
• Pickguard: Tortoise pattern
• Binding: Antique White
• Rosette: Style 28 multi-stripe

Other

• Electronics: None (acoustic only)
• Case: Martin Hardshell case included