Martin D-28 Authentic 1937 Aged Acoustic Guitar with Hardshell Case

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Few acoustic guitars command as much reverence as the Martin D-28s built in 1937. That year is widely regarded as the pinnacle of pre-war Martin craftsmanship — a time when the company refined its dreadnought design into what would become the template for nearly every steel-string acoustic guitar to follow. The combination of Adirondack spruce tops, forward-shifted scalloped bracing, and Brazilian rosewood back and sides yielded an instrument that was both thunderous in projection and nuanced in tone, perfect for the folk, bluegrass, and country musicians who would soon carry the D-28 into legend. Today, original 1937 models are among the most coveted vintage instruments in the world, prized not only for their unmatched sound but also for their place in music history.

The Martin D-28 Authentic 1937 Aged recreates that golden-era magic with painstaking attention to detail. Using Guatemalan rosewood in place of the now-rare Brazilian, and Adirondack spruce treated with Martin’s Vintage Tone System (VTS) for a sonically “played-in” voice, this guitar delivers the same booming bass, sparkling trebles, and balanced midrange that made its predecessor famous. Hide glue construction, hand-scalloped forward-shifted X-bracing, and the Authentic 1937 neck profile bring the feel and responsiveness of a true pre-war Dreadnought into the hands of modern players. What makes this edition especially distinctive is its aged finish, complete with subtle lacquer checking and character marks that replicate decades of honest play. More than an instrument, the D-28 Authentic 1937 Aged is both a tribute and a continuation of one of the most important guitars in American music history.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional performer looking for a reliable, beautifully crafted acoustic that meets you at your level, or a collector searching for a historic time capsule, this D-28 is sure to find a treasured place in your guitar lineup. Complete with a hardshell case, this beautifully aged guitar is available right now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: None
• Bracing: Authentic 1937 Forward-Shifted X-Brace, Adirondack Spruce with VTS
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: Authentic D-14 Fret Dreadnought
• Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
• Top Finish: Vintage Gloss – Aged
• Top Color: Vintage Toner
• Back & Sides Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece with Zig-Zag Authentic Backstrip
• Back & Sides Finish: Vintage Gloss – Aged
• Bracing: Hand-Scalloped 5/16" Adirondack Spruce with VTS
• Binding Material: Antique White
• Rosette: Multi-Stripe

Neck

• Neck Profile: Authentic 1937
• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard Taper
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: 1937 Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern, Abalone
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 16"
• Neck Finish: Vintage Gloss – Aged
• Neck Joint: Dovetail, Hide Glue Construction
• Headstock: Solid with 1937 Taper and Diamond Volute
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: CFM Script Logo, Authentic Style
• Headplate Finish: Guatemalan Rosewood, Aged

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Authentic Belly, Long Saddle (Glue-In), Aged
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Aged Ivory Pattern with Black Dots
• Saddle Material: Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Tuners: Aged Waverly Nickel Open-Back with Butterbean Knobs
• Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern, Aged

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: None
• Strings: Authentic Acoustic Medium (MA550)
• Case/Gig Bag: Martin Hardshell Case Included
• Serial Number: 2907650
• Manufacture Date: 2025