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1955 Martin D-28 acoustic guitar, made in USA; Back and side...

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£4,000 - £6,000

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1955 Martin D-28 acoustic guitar, made in USA; Back and sides: Brazilian rosewood, repaired patch to bass side rib, further repaired hairlines, scratching to back, a few binding repairs; Top: spruce, heavy wear around sound hole and pickguard, many repaired cracks, lacquer checking and other dings; Neck: mahogany, reset, head repair, refinishing, old tuner holes dowelled; Fretboard: ebony, minor wear; Frets: refret, worn with indents to first position; Hardware: replacement Grover tuners, bridge plate lifting from table; Case: Hiscox hard case; Overall condition: poor



*Sold with UK non-transferable domestic CITES A10 certificate no. 24GBA10MTYFBP (domestic use only)

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Auction Date: 3rd Dec 2024 at 10am

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