1937 Martin D-28

According to the serial number, gleaned from the Martin website, the guitar was made in 1937.

Seems to be in good condition and have uploaded a few photos.

What is its approximate worth? My Dad, now deceased, bought it new.

ANSWER

Hi, normsilbaugh--

Here is the general info:

D-28 Add to Collection
- dreadnought body style, solid spruce top, Brazilian rosewood (1931-1969) or Indian rosewood (1969-present) back and sides, round soundhole with three stripe rosette (5/9/5 grouping), ivoroid (1931-1966) or non-grained white (1966-present) body binding, herringbone top purfling (1931-1947) or six-ply top inlay with white outer layer (1947-present), three-ply back binding with ivoroid (1931-1966) or non-grained white (1966-present) outer layer, zigzag (1931-1946), narrow chainlink (1947), or wide chainlink (1948-present) back stripe, 12/20-fret (earliest models only) or 14/20-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl slotted diamond inlays (1931-1946) or pearl dot inlays (1946-present), three-per-side chrome tuners, ebony bridge with white bridge pins and black dots, tortoise (1934-1966) or black (1966-present) pickguard, available in Natural finish, 25.4 in. scale, mfg. 1931-present.

The pricing info:

1934-1938 14-Fret Body

Excellent $130,000 - 160,000
Average $70,000 - 90,000

Lynne