See pictures. I have a 1972 Martin D28. It is in remarkably clean cosmetic condition for its age, and its hard to imagine a cleaner example could possibly exist. It has had several problems, but the most troubling one is that it simply will not tune properly. Whenever I see a bridge pulling off, I look at the plate, and sure enough, this one's warped. Martin started using adjustable truss-rods in 1985. 336842 Considered by many to be the classic acoustic guitar, the Martin D-28 is an American-made icon. How much is a 1972 martin D28 in fair condition worth? In production since the early '30s, the D-28 remains an absolutely benchmark acoustic guitar. Over the years, the tension from the strings will pull the neck forward. "Martin D28 Reimagined Standard Series 2017 - Excellent Used Condition. This 1972 Martin D-28 has been beautifully preserved over the last 48 years. After nearly a century at the helm, and as the quintessential workhorse of music legends like Hank Williams, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and so many more, Martin's legendary D-28 has been lovingly and artfully enhanced. This is a vintage 1972 Martin D-28 dreadnought in very good condition. 500 bucks in fair condition, IF it plays and sounds well needing only set up or nothing at all to be functional. Everything they built prior had a non-adjustable truss-rod, and in the 70’s the truss rod consisted of a ⅜-inch square tube. 4961 Rushing Rd Stanfield NC 28163 704-888-9961 banjoron@bellsouth.net: SOLD. It is a difficult problem to explain in words, but basically the two "E" strings and "B" are so out of whack that the guitar is impossible to tune. The D-18 is a killer guitar. Used 1972 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar Features: 43 years old Solid Sitka Spruce Top Martin D-28: 1974, Serial No. My son has my 1972 D28S and its a killer guitar. It is consigned to Telluride Music by its original owner who has certainly played and enjoyed the guitar, but was sure to care for properly it, too. Big Martin fan here. Like all mid- to high-end Martins, the D-28 is built in the Martin … I have played lots of 28's from the 70's that are great guitars but IMHO older is better and nothing can match a 40 year old D series Martin. The D-28 has gone through a number of changes over the decades, but modern D-28s remain very similar in design to their predecessors. The finish has overspray around the body, with a small crack in the top on the treble side of the bride, a replaced pickguard, and some lacquer checking around the body. Inside the guitar we have the huge Indian RW bridgeplate that Martin used in the 70's. Starting with the 2017 D-28's Martin has switched to forward shifted X-bracing, a revised neck pattern termed High Performance Taper with Modified Low Oval profile with 1-3/4” ebony fret board width at the bone nut, 2-1/8” at the 12th fret. In very good condition for all the years and songs that have passed through it, this 1974 model has no pickguard crack, minor fretware, and comes all-original , featuring: I have a 2005 D-15 and a 1968 D-18. The holes are worn and the ball end of the strings were starting to pull thru the plate. It also has a crack through the body, from the middle The original hardshell case and Martin warranty card are included.Includes: Ori