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Martin 0028 1865 Conversion

Item ID: 0028C1865

6-string Acoustic Guitar with Solid Adirondack Spruce Top, Aged Solid Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides, and Ebony Fingerboard - Natural

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A One-of-a-kind 00-28

People often talk about one-of-a-kind guitars. Here is your chance to own a guitar that will always be a one-of-a-kind. The Martin 0028C1865 is a conversion of an 1865 00-28 guitar. Yes, you read that right, 1865. The original Brazilian rosewood back and sides were used in the creation of this custom 00-28. A premium Adirondack spruce top, select hardwood neck and ebony fretboard add to the amazing tone and playability of this custom creation. Don't miss out on this one-off guitar.



Martin 0028C1865 Acoustic Guitar at a Glance:
  • Aged and played Brazilian rosewood
  • Premium tonewoods
  • Subtle, yet strong cosmetics


Aged and played Brazilian rosewood
You will truly treasure this rare and one-of-a-kind instrument. There are guitars available on today's market with Brazilian rosewood back and sides, but not like this. The Martin 0028C1865 uses the back and sides from an 1865 00-28 to create this custom guitar. Not only has this rosewood been aged 146 years, it has been played and sonically broken in for years. We all know guitars sound better with age and play, and this premium and sought-after wood has years of true age and play on it.

Premium tonewoods
With a premium Adirondack spruce top and mahogany neck, the Martin 0028C1865 is a real dream machine. The spruce top adds a sweetness to the mids while making the highs ring out. The ebony fretboard gives you a warm tone, with a touch of high end. Fossilized ivory at the nut and saddle maximize string vibrational transfer across the guitar.

Subtle, yet strong cosmetics
For starters you get a beautiful abalone snowflake inlay and vintage headstock Torch inlay. The period-correct pyramid bridge and herringbone binding add a classic touch to this remarkable instrument. The Martin 0028C1865 is a guitar that will be the gem of any collection.

Martin 0028C1865 Acoustic Guitar Features:
  • Custom Martin conversion of an 1865 00-28
  • Solid Adirondack spruce top
  • Aged Brazilian rosewood back and sides from an 1865 00-28
  • Select hardwood neck
  • Ebony fretboard and bridge
  • Fossilized ivory nut, saddle, bridge pins, and end pin

Add a unique, one-of-a-kind Martin to your collection with the Martin 0028C1865.
Specification Detail
Number of Strings 6
Body Style/Shape 00
Color Natural
Finish Satin
Top Wood Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides Wood Brazilian Rosewood
Body Bracing Pattern #12
Neck Wood Select Hardwood
Fingerboard Material Ebony, 18" Radius
Fingerboard Inlay Snowflakes
Binding 5/32'' Special White Binding
Neck Shape Full Thickness
Number of Frets 20
Scale Length 24.84"
Tuning Machines Waverly W48
Bridge Material Ebony
Nut/Saddle Material Fossil Ivory
Nut Width 1.75"
Case Included Hardshell Case Included
Manufacturer Part Number 0028 C

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