The Martin D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS is a meticulously crafted acoustic guitar that pays homage to the iconic pre-war D-28, combining vintage tone and modern construction techniques. Built with solid Adirondack Sitka spruce for the top and solid Guatemalan rosewood for the back and sides, this guitar boasts exceptional projection, clarity, and warmth. The VTS (Vintage Tone System) treatment applied to the spruce top enhances tonal maturity, creating a sound that is rich, balanced, and incredibly responsive. Its forward-shifted X-bracing pattern and traditional dovetail neck joint contribute to the guitar's powerful, dynamic voice, while the nitrocellulose finish provides a classic, aged appearance and feel. The 1937-style wide headstock, as well as the unique pre-war scalloped bracing, contribute to a distinctively vintage aesthetic and feel. Ideal for discerning musicians who appreciate craftsmanship, the D-28 Authentic 1937 VTS delivers a blend of historical accuracy and modern playability, making it a timeless instrument suitable for a wide range of musical genres.
Serial Number: 9282
From Martin:
Perhaps the most revered vintage D-28s are the ones created in 1937 with forward-shifted hand-scalloped X-bracing, an Adirondack spruce top, and a 1 3/4" neck width. This model is an updated version made with Guatemalan rosewood back and sides, and it includes some subtle spec refinements to make it even more faithful to the original. One of the major updates is a more accurate body profile based on dreadnoughts from the 1930s and 40s. Martin’s VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM® (VTS) is employed to age the top and braces, which captures the tone from the 1930s era. Martin’s craftspeople can recreate the pleasing visual aesthetics of a vintage guitar and reproduce the particular tones previously reserved for vintage instruments.
Specs:
- Body Size: Authentic D-14 Fret
- Finish Top: Vintage Gloss
- Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
- Back and Sides Finish: Vintage Gloss
- Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Nut Width: 1 3/4"
- Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
- Neck Shape: Authentic 1937
- Back Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
- Neck Taper: Standard Taper
- Side Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
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Electronics: No
