Martin 1941 D-28 Authentic Acoustic Guitar VTS Adirondack/Madagascar Rosewood with Hardshell Case - Used

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This used 4 lb 8 oz Martin will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. This guitar is in excellent condition with light scuffing on the bottom side, a small nick and some light scratching on the back of the instrument, a small scratch on the heel, and a few tiny dings on the top of the headstock.

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A player searching for the power, authority, and complexity associated with a prewar-style dreadnought will find the Martin 1941 D-28 Authentic built around one of the most celebrated formulas in acoustic-guitar history. The D-28 had already become an important part of Martin's dreadnought lineage by 1941, and instruments from this era would help establish the powerful rosewood dreadnought sound that became foundational to bluegrass, country, folk, and American acoustic music. Rather than simply borrowing the appearance of a vintage D-28, the Authentic Series was conceived to recreate period construction details with exceptional attention to materials and technique.

At its heart is an Adirondack spruce top treated with Martin's Vintage Tone System, paired with Madagascar rosewood back and sides. The combination is designed to deliver the headroom and immediacy associated with Adirondack spruce alongside the depth, overtones, and powerful low end expected from a premium rosewood dreadnought. Authentic 1941 rearward-shifted scalloped X-bracing, itself made from VTS-treated Adirondack spruce, further defines the instrument's response. Players can expect a large, authoritative acoustic voice with a strong bass foundation, clear trebles, complex harmonic content, and enough dynamic range to move from lighter accompaniment to aggressive flatpicking.

Construction details reinforce the guitar's prewar-inspired character. Hide-glue construction and a traditional dovetail neck joint connect the genuine mahogany neck to the body, while the Authentic 1941 profile and Standard Taper reproduce a substantially different playing experience from Martin's more contemporary neck designs. The 25.4" scale contributes firmness and projection, while the 1.688" bone nut reflects the narrower nut dimensions associated with the period being recreated. An ebony fingerboard with Golden Era Style abalone Diamonds and Squares, a Madagascar rosewood headplate, grained ivoroid appointments, an Authentic Belly ebony bridge, and nickel open-gear tuners complete an aesthetic that remains deliberately faithful to its historical inspiration.

Musically, the 1941 D-28 Authentic is especially compelling for bluegrass flatpicking, traditional country, folk, Americana, acoustic rhythm work, singer-songwriter accompaniment, and recording situations where a single guitar needs to produce a broad and commanding sound. The Madagascar rosewood body can provide harmonic richness around individual notes and chords, while the Adirondack top gives the instrument the capacity to respond as the player increases attack rather than quickly running out of headroom. For a musician drawn to the sound and construction philosophy of a wartime-era D-28 but seeking an instrument built by Martin for modern ownership, this Authentic model represents a particularly focused interpretation of that heritage. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, this guitar ships with a sturdy hardshell case for convenient transport and premium protection.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: None
• Bracing: Authentic 1941 Rearward-Shifted Scalloped X-Bracing
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: D-14 Fret Dreadnought
• Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with Vintage Tone System (VTS)
• Top Finish: Vintage Gloss
• Top Color: Clear / Natural
• Back & Sides Material: Madagascar Rosewood
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece Madagascar Rosewood Back with Zig-Zag Authentic Back Strip
• Back & Sides Finish: Vintage Gloss
• Bracing: Authentic 1941 Rearward-Shifted X-Brace, Scalloped, 0.313" Adirondack Spruce with VTS
• Binding Material: Grained Ivoroid with Multi-Stripe Inlay
• Rosette: Multi-Stripe

Neck

• Neck Profile: Authentic 1941
• Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard Taper
• Neck Depth: 0.800" at 1st Fret, 0.968" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Nut Width: 1.688"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Golden Era Style Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern, Abalone
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 16"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 2.125" Width at 12th Fret; 2.125" Bridge String Spacing
• Neck Finish: Vintage Gloss, Dark Mahogany
• Neck Joint: Dovetail Neck Joint with Hide-Glue Construction, Joining Body at 14th Fret
• Headstock: Solid with 1941 Taper and Diamond; Madagascar Rosewood Headplate
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Script Golden Era Overlay
• Headplate Finish: Vintage-Style Madagascar Rosewood Headplate

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Authentic Belly, Glue-In Long Saddle
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Faux Ivory with Black Plastic Dots
• Saddle: Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Tuners: Nickel Open-Gear with Oval Knobs
• Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: None
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 2026086
• Manufacture Date: 2016