{"product_id":"martin-guitars-1945-d-28-herringbone-vintage","title":"Martin Guitars - 1945 D-28 Herringbone - Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1945 D-28 marks the end of an era in rosewood dreadnought production at C.F. Martin \u0026amp; Company. Being the last year of a classic top paired with the iconic Herringbone trim, a hallmark of Martin's 28 series guitars for decades, it also straddles the line between two eras of materials and build choices.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon careful inspection we feel this to be an Adirondack Red Spruce top, based both on visual examination and inference based on the Martin ledgers. This D-28 had an early 1945 neck block stamp date, with '45 being the last year of the '40s to feature Adirondack. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stiffer top, combined with the introduction of tapered X-bracing has resulted in an an extremely balanced Brazilian dreadnought. Subtle, and dynamic there's a warmth and roundness to the attack of this guitar that feels great whether you're playing softly or really laying into the top. The Brazilian is a beautiful set, a relatively straight, book-matched look, with a hint of character to the grain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing the tail end of WWII, and with steel still in short supply, there are no tunner bushing installed on this guitar. It does have a steel T-Bar neck support, a pre-war feature, that made its return in '45. A pair of top cracks are present near the bridge, one of the bass side in front, and one on the treble side behind. These are most likely from the original bridge\/bridge plate failing, and are stable now since the repairs and new bridge have been installed. The bridge plate is a proper sized maple replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a sweet, high-end presence,  an airy response, with a full, round low-end that is tight, and focused. This is a wonderful sounding D-28 and an opportunity to get into an Adirondack\/Brazilian Herringbone at a fraction of the pre-war prices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14-Fret Dreadnought body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear-Shifted Tapered X-Bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdirondack spruce top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrazilian Rosewood Back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany Neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal tuners with replacement buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony fingerboard with dot inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement Ebony bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement Maple bridge plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal pickguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 11\/16\" nut width\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra-appropriate Hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial # 90728\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50678273999067,"sku":"1945D28Herringbone","price":46500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0202\/0250\/files\/1945-MartinD28-90728-fcls.jpg?v=1792024991","url":"https:\/\/massstreetmusic.com\/products\/martin-guitars-1945-d-28-herringbone-vintage","provider":"Mass Street Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}