Experience the pinnacle of Martin craftsmanship with the Martin D-28 Authentic 1937, a meticulously handcrafted Dreadnought that channels the tone, feel, and spirit of a true Golden Era original. Combining VTS-aged Adirondack spruce with lush Guatemalan rosewood, it delivers rich, open pre-war sound with dynamic clarity and complex overtones. Built with hide-glue construction and historically faithful detailing, the D-28 Authentic 1937 offers the authentic voice, vintage feel, and timeless aesthetic of one of Martin’s most celebrated years, bringing legendary pre-war tone to modern players without compromise.

Features 

• Authentic D-14 Fret body size
  
• Guatemalan Rosewood back and sides
  
• Adirondack Spruce with VTS top
  
• Authentic 1937 with Standard Taper neck
  
• 1 3/4'' fingerboard width at nut
  
• Ply Hardshell case

Specifications 

General
Body Size: Authentic D-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint – Hide Glue Construction
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret

Body
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Finish Top: Vintage Gloss
Top Color: Clear
Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
Top Detail: None
Binding: Antique White
Back Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
Side Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Vintage Gloss
Back and Sides Color: None
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag Authentic
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Brace Size: 5/16"
Heelcap: Antique White
Endpiece: Antique White
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Authentic Belly – Glue in Long Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/16"
Bridge Pin Material: Faux Ivory
Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic
Saddle: Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Multi-Stripe

Neck
Neck Shape: Authentic 1937
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Vintage Gloss
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4"
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Inlay Style: 1937 Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: Antique White

Hardware
Headstock Shape: Solid with 1937 Taper and Diamond
Headplate Material: Guatemalan Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Golden Era Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Headplate Detail: None
Tuning Machines: Waverly Nickel Open Back
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone