Martin 000-28K Authentic 1921 - USA 2014

This stunning 2014 Martin 000-28K Authentic 1921 just arrived on consignment, and it’s a true gem both in appearance and sound. The guitar looks as if it’s barely been played, with only the faintest, nearly invisible signs of handling.

This Martin 000-28K Authentic 21 is a masterful recreation of the original, featuring flamed Hawaiian Koa for the top, back, and sides, all assembled with hide glue for optimal tone. Its hand-shaped, solid mahogany neck, true to 1921 specs, has no truss rod, offering a vintage feel and authenticity. With a dovetail neck joint, scalloped X-bracing of Adirondack spruce, and a 25.4" scale, it delivers a rich, balanced sound. The guitar is adorned with classic Style 28 appointments like fine herringbone inlays, ivoroid binding, and a pyramid ebony bridge, making it a faithful tribute to its historic predecessor.

Sonically, this guitar delivers a big, woody, and robust voice, full of character and authority. Whether you fingerpick, flatpick, or strum in an old-time style, the guitar responds with a confident bark that cuts through beautifully. Its versatility makes it an ideal companion for various playing styles, capturing the essence of vintage Martin acoustics while providing a modern playability and projection.

The neck on this one is impressively straight, supported by an ebony rod, and the action is set comfortably at 0.5mm at 1st fret and 2.5mm at 12th fret. The end pin is missing on this guitar, but one can be easily sourced from Martin. There’s plenty of saddle height left, allowing for further action adjustments if needed. This guitar is priced with its original hard case.

Features:

Action at 1st fret: 0.5mm

Action at 12th fret: 2.5mm

Neck depth at 1st fret: 21.69mm

Nut Width: 48.48mm

12 fret width: 58.86mm

Weight: 1.64kg / 3.62lb

Model: 000-28K Authentic 1921

Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint – Hide Glue

Body Size: 000-12 Fret

Top: Solid Highly Figured Koa

Rosette: Style 28 (Authentic 1921)

Top Bracing Pattern: Standard ”X” Scalloped (Authentic Style) – Circa 1921

Top Braces: Solid Adirondack Spruce 1/4”

Back Material: Solid Highly Figured Koa

Back Purfling: 28 Style Zig Zag (Authentic)

Side Material: Solid Highly Figured Koa

Endpiece: Grained Ivoroid in a Narrow 1921 Shape

Endpiece Inlay: Black/Maple/Black Fiber

Binding: Grained Ivoroid

Top Inlay Style: Fine Herringbone (Authentic Style)

Back Inlay: Black/Maple/Black Fiber

Neck Material: Solid Genuine Mahogany

Neck Shape: Authentic 1921 Barrel & Heel – No Truss Rod

Nut Material: Bone

Headstock: Slotted/Square Slots/Diamond/1921 Taper

Headplate: Solid Madagascar Rosewood

Heelcap: Grained Ivoroid

Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony

Scale Length:    25.4”

Number of Frets Clear: 12

Number of Frets Total: 20

Fingerboard Position Inlays: Diamonds & Squares – Short Pattern Golden Era

Fingerboard Binding: none

Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss w/Aging Toner

Finish Top: Polished Gloss w/Aging Toner

Finish Neck: Polished Gloss w/Aging Toner

Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony

Bridge Style: Authentic Style Pyramid w/Long Saddle

Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/8”

Saddle: 16” Radius/Long Bone

Tuning Machines: Stew Mac Golden Age Bright Nickel 2515 Side Mounts w/Ivoroid Knobs

Bridge: Ivory Colored Poly w/Tortoise Colored Dots

Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color

Case: 535V Harptone