Martin D-28 80205 1942

by Lindsay
(Monterey, CA)

We just inherited this from a grandfather. Can you give me an idea as to the value? It shows a lot of wear, but no cracks.

Thank you!

Lindsay

ANSWER

Hi, Lindsay--

The serial. number DOES indicate a 1942 manufacture date. Here is the general info:

- 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:

1939-1944 Scalloped
Excellent $55,000 - 75,000
Average $37,500 - 45,000

Congrats!

Lynne