Martin D-28 1937

by Doug Noyes
(Rapid City)

The guitar has been heavily used and shows the wear. No cracks, cuts or deep scratches but there is a lot of wear. What is its approximate worth?

ANSWER

Hi, Doug--

The serial number indicates a 1937 manufacture date.

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:

1934-1938 14-Fret Body

Excellent $85,000 - 110,000
Average $57,500 - 70,000

**Considering the possible value of your guitar, I would recommend consulting a reputable luthier for a detailed evaluation.

Lynne

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