{"product_id":"martin-d-28-e-one-of-176-made-in-1959-fresh-neck-reset-refret","title":"Martin D-28 E One of 176 Made in 1959 Fresh Neck Reset \u0026 Refret","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe took this amazing 1959 Martin D-28 E in a couple of months ago and immediately sent it off for a neck reset, new frets, a new saddle and nut.  It plays perfectly and is good to go for decades! The Martin D-28 E was produced in very limited numbers — this is one of only 176 made. It is a factory-original electric variant of the D-28, equipped with surface-mounted DeArmond single-coil pickups and onboard controls as installed at the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brazilian rosewood back and sides are absolutely gorgeous, as is the top. The ebony fretboard and bridge add clarity and sustain. Tuners are original Grover Rotomatics with no headstock modifications. The original tortoise shell pickguard is present. The original case is included and in very good condition with no odor. No cracks on the top or back and sides. This guitar has received a fresh neck reset and refret, so it arrives playing correctly with 2\/32\" action on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret. Overall condition is excellent, with very good top and back\/sides and an original natural finish in good shape.  There is wear, dings, and signs of use throughout, but the guitar was well cared for over its 67 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pickups and electronics work nicely, and everything is original.  The pots do get a little crusty when you let the guitar sit for a bit, but cleaner is still effective in working this out.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is not original.  We did learn that the pickups will pop out of their mounting rings when shipped.  We will pack paper into the guitar in an effort to keep them in place during shipment.  They aren't loose or damaged, they are simply wedged into the mounting ring with metal flanges   They don't fall out routinely - it takes some work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: Very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 5lbs 14oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall Length: 40-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 2.178\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 25.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Material: mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eInlay: Mother of Pearl dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .8265\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 10th Fret: 1.029\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: reset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuner Brand And Model: Grover Rotomatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTuners Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTruss Rod Cover: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Original: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: replaced with reset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: refret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Length: 20-1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower Bout: 15-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 10-7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper Bout: 11-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Material: Sitka Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Cracks: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Binding: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eTop Binding Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Material: Quarter-sawn Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Binding: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBracing Material: spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBracing Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Wood: ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Pins: original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Plate Material: maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Plate Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Plate Original?: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Original?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Condition: new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Color: tortoise shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eStrap Buttons: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup System: surface-mounted DeArmond single-coil pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup System Original Or Added: original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup System Brand And Model: factory-mounted DeArmond single-coil pickups with onboard controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eCase Smells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Gauge: 12-53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Profile: Soft \"V\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\"\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Gibson guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\"\u003eGibson Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Fender guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\"\u003eFender Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStringed Instruments\u003c\/b\u003e: Multiple shipping speeds are available for orders on our website — Ground, 2 Day, 3 Day, and Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb orders: customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. 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