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Description

Here is something you something you do not see everyday. Here we have a late 1890s Pre Serial Martin O28 in overall great playing / stable condition. This model features the O size body with a spruce top, Brazilian rosewood back and sides, and a large V shaped neck. It appears that sometime in this guitar’s life it has been refinished as well as had a top crack repaired. It has also had a bridge re-set and possibly a neck re-set. Overall it is great condition and is currently set up with D’Addario Silk & Steel strings. Sounds beautiful and comes with an old hardshell case.

Year: 1897.

Model: O-28

Serial: n/a.

Finish: Natural refin.

Case: Hardshell case.

Weight: 2 pounds 11 ounces.

Condition: Overall in great / playable condition.

Modifications: Refinished as well as had a top crack repaired. It has also had a bridge re-set and possibly a neck re-set. Tuners have been replaced with era correct style. Otherwise appears original.

Comments: Beautiful sounding / playing late 1800s Martin O28.

Thunder Road Guitars

Thunder Road Guitars

1897
Martin
Very Good
Natural
Hard
13 Years
Thunder Road Guitars
Frank Gross
206-678-5248
Seattle, WA
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