Description
A magnificent Hawaiian model that's in wonderful condition for its age. This gorgeous O-28K was just recently acquired from a private collection of nearly 40 rare & vintage Martin guitars, including tenors as well as mandolins, ukes & banjos. Professionally inspected & set up by the experts here at Cream City Music.
Cosmetic Condition: Great shape considering it's nearly 100 years old! There are signs of some play wear, but nothing egregious. Various little nicks, dents & dings throughout the guitar along with scratches & some light finish wear on the top. There's also some wear on the back of the neck, but no cracks, breaks or repairs. Overall the guitar looks marvelous!
Neck: V-shaped mahogany neck with cream side-dots. Ebony fingerboard with mother of pearl diamond inlays. Frets are clean with no wear. Slotted headstock with Brazilian rosewood overlay. Side-mounted tuners with ivoroid buttons. The guitar is set up for Hawaiian-style of play. Bone nut with 1 15/16" width & 1/4" height off the fretboard. 24.9" scale length.
Body: Double-bound O-style body with solid Koa for the top, back & sides. The top & back show off lots of stunning flame figuring. Herringbone top purfling with multi-ring rosette & zigzag center strip in the back. Ebony pyramid bridge with bone saddle. There are of course no electronics & the guitar weighs a delightful 3 lbs 1.9 oz.
Case: Modern Martin hardshell case included.
