{"product_id":"1944-martin-000-28","title":"1944 Martin 000-28","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars \u003c\/strong\u003epresents this \u003cstrong\u003e1944 Martin 000-28\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 000-28 has long occupied a special place in Martin history, pairing a comfortable body size with the depth of tone that has made the model a favorite among discerning flatpickers and fingerstyle players alike. Examples from the 1940s are particularly desirable, representing a period of wartime production when materials and manufacturing conditions were anything but ordinary. With its \u003cstrong\u003eAdirondack spruce, Brazilian rosewood, and scalloped bracing\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 000-28 remains one of the most enduring models in the vintage acoustic world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1944 example is an especially attractive instrument, presenting in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with below-average wear for its age and retaining its factory lacquer finish with \u003cstrong\u003eno evidence of overspray\u003c\/strong\u003e. Structurally, it is equally impressive, with \u003cstrong\u003eno cracks\u003c\/strong\u003e or history of repairs beyond a neck reset, full refret, and a recent bridge reglue. (The original frets and saddle are included.) Its rounded V neck has a comfortable, substantial feel, measuring 1.77\" at the nut. Weighing just 4 lbs., it comes housed in its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is also in excellent, fully functional condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: There is some evidence of water seepage on the bottom of the body p\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eresumably entering by the strap pin. It does not go through the rosewood inside and has not been over sprayed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll components original unless specified otherwise\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \u0026amp; Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eMartin 000-28\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1944\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e89379\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e 4lbs\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDreadnought\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish \/ Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNatural, nitrocellulose lacquer; 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