Martin D-28 Authentic 1937 Aged

If you're looking for a new guitar that looks and sounds like it's been played for 80 years, this is the holy grail of acoustic guitars. The aged version of the D-28 Authentic 1937 includes all the qualities that come with Martin's Authentic series instruments, such as hide glue construction and hand-braced X scalloping. Additionally, the VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM (VTS) ages the wood to replicate the sound of an vintage Martin. The result is a tactile, visual, and auditory experience that transports you back to the 1930s.

• Top: Adirondack solid VTS (Vintage Tone System) spruce
• Side and back: Guatemalan rosewood
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Headstock: Rosewood
• Inlays: "Diamond" and abalone square inlays
• Rosette: Multi-ring design
• Scale length: 25.4"
• Nut width: 44.5 mm
• Nut: Bone
• Number of frets: 20
• Pickguard: Tortoise (aged)
• Bridge: Ebony with bone saddle
• Machine heads: Waverly open-back nickel tuners
• Bracing: Adirondack solid VTS (Vintage Tone System) spruce
• Factory strings: MA550T Authentic Treated Medium
• Finish: High-gloss Aged Natural
• Includes hardshell case
• Made in the USA

About the Authentic Series

The Martin Authentic series represents the Golden Era of the brand. These guitars recreate models built between the late 1920s and 1942, a period when a perfect storm of innovation, materials, and craftsmanship at Martin produced some of the finest and most sought-after guitars in the world, which sound better as they age.The Authentic Series features new instruments built using traditional construction techniques to faithfully reproduce the look and sound of historic pre-war models such as the D-45, D-18, and 00-17.

• Custom Shop construction
• Aged wood for classic look and tone
• Traditional gluing and bracing techniques
• "New guitars that take you back in time"
• Made in the USA

About Martin Guitars

C. F. Martin & Co. has been inspiring musicians worldwide for nearly two centuries with their high-quality guitars and products. They are the creators of the Dreadnought model. Johnny Cash, Elvis, Clapton, John Mayer, Craig Ross, and Jason Isbell have all played a Martin. Contact us if you have any questions about Martin guitars; we’ll be happy to help you navigate their extensive catalog.

Martin guitars are known for more than their unmatched quality, craftsmanship, and tone. They are the choice of many guitarists for their detailed construction. Throughout the company's history, Martin instruments have been used across a wide range of musical genres and stages. These instruments are backed by an unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices.