About This Limited Edition Guitar
1986 Martin HD-28 SE Chris Martin IV + Luthier Signed #464659
This is a Limited Edition Martin Guitar that was built to commiserate the passing of Chris Martin III. Total production was 138 units worldwide. The paper label is signed by Chris Martin IV. More excitingly, all of the luthiers who worked on this guitar and Chris Martin IV signed under the top!!
The guitar is in great condition for 39 year olds. It has a powerful voice and is broken in. It has been played and shows signs of normal use. There is a small crack in the corner of the lower bout treble side that is cleated. The guitar is one of the early vintage D-28 nods and has many similar features that we find in the Authentic Series. The pins were upgraded to bone.
It has high action and feels good for heavy handed players and those who prefer it high. Measured at the 12th fret, the action on the Low E is 7/64" and High E is 5/64". I won't want to lower it due to the long saddle. For some pickers like me, who prefer high action it is good to go. If you desire low action, you will need to have your luthier fine tune it to your requirements. It has a non-adjustable truss rod.
Dovetail Neck Joint, D Body, 14 Frets clear, 25.4 Scale, 1 3/4" Nut Width, 2 5/16" String Spacing, Gloss Body and Satin Neck, Sitka Spruce Top and Braces, Forward Shifted Scalloped Bracing, East Premium Selected Indian Rosewood Back and Sides, Ebony Fingerboard and Bridge, Belly Bridge w/ Long Saddle, Herringbone Wood Marquetry Trim, Style 28 appointments, Sealed Martin Ebony Tuners, Mahogany V Neck, Original Case.
Serving Musicians Since 1991
