Martin Guitars

1936 Martin 000-28, Serial number 63489

Serial number 63489 was stamped on June 9, 1936 and cleared final inspection on October 8, that year.

As an earlier 14-fret 000-28 this guitar has advance-X bracing, distinctive herringbone purfling around the top and a zig-zag backstripe.

The tuners are Grover G-98 pointed plate machines with smooth-edged butterbean buttons.

Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood

Top: Red spruce (Adirondack)

 

 

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