Here is a Martin 000-28VS, a vintage-inspired 12-fret acoustic that pays tribute to one of Martin’s most revered pre-war 000 designs from the late 1920s. Known for its unique long-scale, 12-fret construction and deeply resonant voice, it delivers a rich, balanced tonal character with exceptional warmth and harmonic complexity.
This example features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, producing a powerful yet balanced tone with deep lows, articulate mids, and shimmering highs. Scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and allows the guitar to breathe freely, while vintage-style herringbone trim adds classic visual detail.
This example features a modified V neck profile with a 12-fret slotted headstock design, ebony fingerboard, pyramid bridge with long bone saddle, and Waverly open-gear tuners. Premium appointments include ivoroid binding, zig-zag backstrip, diamond/square inlays, and a polished gloss finish with aging toner for a classic pre-war aesthetic.
Playability is exceptional, with a comfortable 000 body size that offers excellent balance across bass and treble without the boominess of larger dreadnought designs. The 12-fret neck joint provides a relaxed, responsive feel and makes it especially comfortable for fingerstyle and recording applications.
Condition is essentially near-new, having been lightly played and carefully stored since purchase. It presents as mint with only one very small mark on the back. The guitar plays beautifully with a warm, open voice and outstanding resonance.
Specifications:
Year: 2014
Country: USA
Model: Martin 000-28VS
Finish: Gloss (top/back/sides)
Body: Sitka spruce top with scalloped X-bracing, solid East Indian rosewood back and sides
Neck: Select hardwood, modified V profile, dovetail neck joint
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale: 25.4"
Pickups: Aftermarket X2 Double Acoustic pickup system
Bridge: Ebony pyramid bridge with long bone saddle
Tuners: Waverly nickel open-gear tuners (butterbean buttons)
Case: Martin 535 Geib style hard shell case
