1959 Martin D 28 #168542

by Suzie
(Port Angeles, WA)

It is in excellent condition. I have a friend who is interested in buying it. I have been the only owner since I purchased it around 1960 or 1961.

What would be the estimated value? Thank you for your help.

Suzie

ANSWER

Hi, Suzie--

Here is the Blue Book general info:

D-28
- 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:

1950-1959
Excellent $9,500 - 12,000
Average $6,250 - 7,500

Best Wishes,
Lynne