Martin D-28 CFM IV 55th Birthday Limited Edition 14/55 - USA 2009

Here is a Martin D-28 CFM IV 55th Birthday Anniversary model, a highly limited edition instrument created to commemorate Chris Martin IV’s 55th birthday and his longstanding leadership within the Martin Guitar Company. Based on the iconic 1955 D-28 specifications, this model celebrates one of Martin’s most enduring and influential dreadnought designs, with only 55 examples produced worldwide, this being number 14/55.

This example features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, delivering the classic D-28 tonal profile with powerful low-end response, rich harmonic depth, and strong projection. The dreadnought body provides outstanding volume and clarity, making it equally suited to light touch playing and aggressive flatpicking.

This example features vintage-inspired 1955-style construction voicing, designed to replicate the tonal character of mid-century Martin dreadnoughts, with a strong, balanced response across the frequency range and excellent dynamic headroom. The build focuses on traditional tonal integrity and responsiveness rather than modern modification.

Playability is excellent, with a comfortable neck profile and smooth action that supports both expressive fingerstyle and powerful rhythm playing. The guitar feels open and responsive, offering strong sustain and articulation across all positions on the fretboard.

Condition is excellent, showing minimal signs of use with the instrument presenting very cleanly overall. Frets, hardware, and body surfaces remain well preserved, reflecting careful ownership and limited play time.

Specifications: 

Year: 2009
Country: USA
Model: Martin 000-28EC
Finish: Polished gloss with vintage toner (back, sides and neck gloss finish)
Body: Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides
Neck: Satin
Fingerboard: Solid ebony with diamonds & squares long pattern inlays
Scale: 24.9"
Bridge: Solid ebony belly-style bridge
Tuners: Nickel open-geared with butterbean knobs
Case: Martin 533E Geib-style hard case