Martin D-28 Authentic 1941 VTS

Here to remind you why you fell in love with us in the first place, the new Authentics are constructed the old way - with hide glue,

throughout, and historically-accurate detailing confirmed by using a CAT scan machine located at the Smithsonian Institute.

Based on a 1941 D-28 in our museum, this guitar features Madagascar rosewood back and sides, an Adirondack spruce top,

and authentic 1941 D-28 appointments, right down to the neck barrel, heel, diamond, head taper, and slots.

The new Martin Vintage Tone System (VTS) uses a unique recipe that is based on the historic torrefaction system.

The VTS acts much like a time machine in which Martin can target certain time periods and age the top/braces to that era.

This focused method allows Martin’s craftsmen and women to recreate not only the pleasing visual aesthetics of a vintage guitar,

but also reproduce the special tones previously reserved for vintage instruments.

Body Size: D-14 Fret

Top: VTS Solid Adirondack Spruce

Top Bracing Pattern: Standard "X" Scalloped (Authentic Style) - Circa 1941 - Rear-ward Shifted

Top Braces: Solid Adirondack Spruce 5/16 in.

Back Material: Solid Madagascar Rosewood

Back Purfling: Zig-Zag (Authentic)

Side Material: Solid Madagascar Rosewood

Endpiece: Grained Ivoroid in a Narrow 1941 Shape

Binding: Grained Ivoroid

Top Inlay Style: Bold Herringbone

Neck Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany

Neck Shape: Authentic 1941 Barrel & Heel

Nut Material: Fossilized Ivory

Headstock: Solid/Diamond/1941 Taper

Headplate: Solild Madagascar Rosewood

Heelcap: Grained Ivoroid

Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony

Scale Length: 25.4 in.

Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1-11/16 in, At 12th: Fret 2-1/8 in

Fingerboard Position Inlays: Diamonds & Squares - Long Pattern golden Era - Circa 1941

Finish:Vintage Gloss

Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony- Long Saddle Belly

Bridge String Spacing: 2-1/8 in.

Saddle: 16 in. Radius/Long Fossilized Ivory

Tuning Machines: Waverly Nickel 1129 w/Oval Knobs

Bridge & End Pins: Alternative Ivory w/Black Dots

Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color