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1958 Martin D-28 + HSC
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£14,995.00
£13,995.00
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Summary
Model: D-28
Year: 1958
Finish: Natural
Modifications: Changed bridge, nut & refret
Repairs: Some reglued braces
Case: HSC
Fingerboard: Ebony
Body Wood: Rosewood
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Tuners: Grover Pat Pend
Neck Profile: Soft V
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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1958 Martin D-28 + HSC
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£14,995.00
£13,995.00
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1958 Martin D-28 + HSC
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Description
A very cool player and an even better sounding D-28 from 1958. It's no surprise this guitar has been played a lot throughout it's life and we feel it looks and sounds all the better for it. A Country & Western, Bluegrass, Folk heavyweight the D-28 model was Martin's highest priced, largest sized, best offering during this period; the higher spec more elaborate models having been discontinued during the war and not yet brought back into production. The D-28 was guitar of choice for many high profile musicians earning it's status as a Country & Western, bluegrass and folk staple, and resulting in a large waiting list as demand outstripped production.
The tone is rich, warm, dry, woody and very well balanced. The Rosewood ensures a very well rounded, warm lower end, the highs are sparkly, distinct and balanced, and the mids are slightly scooped whilst retaining some punch. There's a fair amount of headroom, and the projection is excellent. It's easy to see why this guitar has clearly been used extensively throughout it's life. In both sound and feel this is definitely one of the nicer D-28's we've had.
The neck has a very playable soft 'V' profile, the lacquer having worn from decades of use resulting in a very tactile, smooth feel in the hand. It's a very comfortable guitar to play, with plenty of height to the non-original frets. The action is spot on with good playability up the neck, whether you're chord/rhythm playing, lead playing or fingerpicking. The neck doesn't appear to have been reset and the saddle has only a small amount of height remaining. The bridge is a short saddle Rosewood replacement which has been bolted and dowelled with pearl dots.
Condition wise there are numerous scratches and dings to the whole guitar and some minor tarnishing to the finish on the back. There are two visible, superficial cracks on the back that don't penetrate the wood and some of the braces have been re-glued. Otherwise the guitar is structurally sound with good geometry.
In addition to the changed bridge, the guitar has a changed nut and has been refretted. It retains it's correct Grover Pat. pend tuners that were brand new in 1958. The Maple bridge plate appears original too.
All in all this is a stunning sounding dreadnought from a good period of manufacture, right at the beginning of the folk revival. A wonderful instrument with character, history and charm in abundance.
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Summary
Model: D-28
Year: 1958
Finish: Natural
Modifications: Changed bridge, nut & refret
Repairs: Some reglued braces
Case: HSC
Fingerboard: Ebony
Body Wood: Rosewood
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Tuners: Grover Pat Pend
Neck Profile: Soft V
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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