2004 Martin 0-28 Ian Anderson Excellent, Original Hard, $2,995.00

Number 55 of only 87 ever made, this stunning, Limited Edition reproduction of a 19th-century Martin with wonderful modern touches, made at the behest of Ian Anderson of the ever-fabulous Jethro Tull, is unique. Based on Martin's original 0-28 model made from the 1870s though the 1920s with traditional 1-7/8” nut width, it has the herringbone top inlay and back center-strip of the originals, plus about the nicest, rarest, early-19th century mother-of-pearl rosette that I’ve ever seen. It is X-braced of course, and comes with two special saddles, both compensated and uncompensated, so that it can be strung with either steel or nylon. It has a factory-installed pickup, is a truly unique instrument and one that I’ve never seen show up on the pre-owned market. Condition of this example is near-mint. A terrific bargain at only $2995 w/ohsc