{"product_id":"martin-1941-d-28-authentic-acoustic-guitar-vts-adirondack-madagascar-rosewood-with-hardshell-case-used","title":"Martin 1941 D-28 Authentic Acoustic Guitar VTS Adirondack\/Madagascar Rosewood with Hardshell Case - Used","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL GUITAR BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eConstruction 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMusically, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures \/ Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrientation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Right-Handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Authentic 1941 Rearward-Shifted Scalloped X-Bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutaway\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e: D-14 Fret Dreadnought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adirondack Spruce with Vintage Tone System (VTS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Color\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clear \/ Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Madagascar Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2-Piece Madagascar Rosewood Back with Zig-Zag Authentic Back Strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Authentic 1941 Rearward-Shifted X-Brace, Scalloped, 0.313\" Adirondack Spruce with VTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grained Ivoroid with Multi-Stripe Inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosette\u003c\/strong\u003e: Multi-Stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e: Authentic 1941\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Genuine Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Taper\u003c\/strong\u003e: Standard Taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.800\" at 1st Fret, 0.968\" at 9th Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.688\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Inlay\u003c\/strong\u003e: Golden Era Style Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern, Abalone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Binding\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.125\" Width at 12th Fret; 2.125\" Bridge String Spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage Gloss, Dark Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Joint\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dovetail Neck Joint with Hide-Glue Construction, Joining Body at 14th Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadstock\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solid with 1941 Taper and Diamond; Madagascar Rosewood Headplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadstock Binding\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadplate Inlay\u003c\/strong\u003e: Script Golden Era Overlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadplate Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage-Style Madagascar Rosewood Headplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Style\u003c\/strong\u003e: Authentic Belly, Glue-In Long Saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Pins\u003c\/strong\u003e: Faux Ivory with Black Plastic Dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nickel Open-Gear with Oval Knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickguard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tortoise Pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase\/Gig Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2026086\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Al Thomerson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53016530649400,"sku":"con2026086","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/0068\/1272\/files\/Martin_1941_D_28_Authentic_Acoustic_Guitar_VTS_Adirondack_Madagascar_Rosewood_with_Hardshell_Case_Used-6ab45bd5f17a1.webp?v=1790204944","url":"https:\/\/haggertysmusic.com\/products\/martin-1941-d-28-authentic-acoustic-guitar-vts-adirondack-madagascar-rosewood-with-hardshell-case-used","provider":"Haggerty's Music Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}