2024 Martin 000-28 Standard Series USA Acoustic Guitar MINT Original Hard Case

2024 Martin 000-28 Standard Series – Natural – Mint / Near-Unplayed – Original Martin Hard Case

2024 | Made in USA | Solid Sitka Spruce & East Indian Rosewood | Original Martin Hard Case

An Exceptional, Virtually Unplayed Martin 000-28

We’re delighted to offer this beautiful 2024 Martin 000-28, presented in outstanding, virtually unplayed condition.

One of the most celebrated acoustic guitars in Martin’s Standard Series, the 000-28 combines traditional American craftsmanship, beautiful all-solid tonewoods and the wonderfully comfortable proportions of Martin’s iconic 000 body.

This particular example has an especially appealing history.

Purchased new by a home player, we understand that the guitar has seen no more than approximately 30 minutes of playing time since leaving the shop. It has spent virtually its entire life safely stored in its original Martin hard case.

In fact, the original endpin/strap button has never even been fitted to the guitar and remains with the accompanying accessories.

It’s rare to find a pre-owned Martin of this calibre in such exceptionally well-preserved condition.

A Classic Martin – Sitka Spruce & East Indian Rosewood

The 000-28 is built around a timeless combination of solid Sitka spruce and solid East Indian rosewood.

The Sitka spruce soundboard provides excellent clarity, responsiveness and dynamic range, while the East Indian rosewood back and sides bring warmth, richness and a beautifully complex tonal character.

The result is everything you’d expect from a premium Martin: a beautifully balanced acoustic voice with clear trebles, a rich midrange and impressive depth for an instrument of this size.

It’s an exceptional choice for fingerstyle playing, expressive flatpicking, songwriting and delicate acoustic accompaniment.

The guitar’s stunning rosewood back is particularly attractive, displaying rich colour and beautiful natural figuring beneath the gloss finish.

The Comfortable 000 Body

One of the reasons the 000-28 remains such a popular choice among discerning acoustic players is its wonderfully comfortable body.

Smaller and more manageable than a dreadnought, the traditional 000-14 fret body offers excellent playing comfort without sacrificing the depth and richness associated with a premium, all-solid Martin.

Its shorter 24.9-inch scale length also provides a slightly softer playing feel, while the Modified Low Oval neck with High Performance Taper makes navigating the fingerboard a pleasure.

Whether played seated at home or in a recording environment, the 000-28 is a beautifully balanced instrument.

The Desirable Pre-2025 Specification

This guitar was manufactured in 2024, before Martin introduced its revised Standard Series specifications for 2025.

It therefore features the established 000-28 construction used during this period, including:

* Traditional scalloped X-bracing

* Modified Low Oval neck profile

* High Performance Taper

* Solid Sitka spruce soundboard

* Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides

* Genuine ebony fingerboard and bridge

* Nickel open-gear tuners

* Traditional dovetail neck joint

The familiar feel and established specification of these earlier Standard Series instruments continue to make them appealing to Martin enthusiasts.

For anyone specifically seeking a pre-2025 Martin 000-28, this is an exceptional example.

Condition – Mint / Virtually Unplayed

This guitar is in outstanding condition.

According to its previous owner, it was purchased for home use and has been played for approximately 30 minutes in total.

The guitar presents as close to new as you could reasonably hope to find in a pre-owned instrument.

The body, neck, headstock and hardware are beautifully preserved, with no noticeable dings, chips or scratches to the finish.

The only extremely minor indication of handling is on the tortoiseshell-effect pickguard, where the faintest surface marks may be visible when examined closely under strong, direct lighting.

These are exceptionally subtle and do not detract from the guitar’s beautiful overall presentation.

The original endpin/strap button has never been installed and is included separately, along with the original accessories pictured.

This is a genuinely exceptional, carefully preserved example that would suit someone looking for a nearly new Martin without purchasing at new retail pricing.

Serial Number: 2861175

Please study our detailed photographs, which show the actual instrument available.

Original Martin Hard Case & Accessories

Supplied with its original Martin moulded hard case, complete with its plush green interior.

The case remains in lovely condition and offers excellent protection for this beautiful instrument.

Also included are the original accessories and documentation pictured, including the unfitted endpin/strap button and Martin information materials.

Specifications – 2024 Pre-Refresh Model

Body & Construction

* Brand: C.F. Martin & Co.

* Model: 000-28 Standard Series

* Year: 2024

* Country of Manufacture: USA

* Body Size: 000-14 Fret

* Top: Solid Sitka Spruce

* Back: Solid East Indian Rosewood

* Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood

* Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing, 5/16”

* Neck Joint: Dovetail

* Top Finish: Gloss

* Back & Sides Finish: Gloss

* Top Colour: Natural

* Binding: Antique White

* Top Inlay: Style 28 Herringbone

* Back Purfling: Style 28

* Pickguard: Faux Tortoiseshell

Neck & Fingerboard

* Neck Material: Select Hardwood

* Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval

* Neck Taper: High Performance Taper

* Neck Finish: Satin

* Fingerboard: Ebony

* Scale Length: 24.9”

* Nut Width: 1¾”

* Frets: 20

* Fingerboard Inlays: Abalone Diamonds and Squares

* Headplate: East Indian Rosewood

Hardware

* Bridge: Ebony Modern Belly

* Nut: Bone

* Saddle: Compensated Bone

* Tuners: Nickel Open-Gear with Butterbean Buttons

* Electronics: None – Fully Acoustic

Additional Information

* Serial Number: 2861175

* Condition: Mint / Virtually Unplayed

* Original Martin Moulded Hard Case: Included

* Original Accessories: Included as Pictured

* Endpin/Strap Button: Original, Unfitted

A Beautiful Opportunity to Own a Nearly New Martin

The Martin 000-28 is an acoustic guitar that needs little introduction.

Its combination of exceptional American craftsmanship, carefully selected solid tonewoods, traditional appointments and beautifully balanced sound has made it a favourite among acoustic guitarists for generations.

Finding a 2024 example in this remarkable condition, with its original hard case, accessories and virtually no playing history, makes this one especially appealing.

Actual guitar pictured. Available to view and try at Chordplay Guitars in Darwen, Lancashire.

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