This model features a 000 body, slightly smaller than a dreadnought, achieving a balance between ease of handling and rich resonance. This particular instrument, manufactured in 1994 with serial number 541048, boasts specifications from the 1990s that differ from current models.
The top is made of Sitka spruce, while the sides and back are East Indian rosewood. The mahogany neck is combined with an ebony fingerboard and bridge, resulting in a traditional Martin wood combination.
The bracing is non-scalloped standard X-bracing. Unlike scalloped bracing, this design firmly supports the top's vibrations, resulting in a well-defined and mellow sound.
While possessing the rich harmonics and depth characteristic of rosewood, the bass is not excessively boomy, and the sound exhibits a cohesive midrange and clear string separation. The responsiveness unique to the 000 body is also appealing; it easily expresses delicate nuances with a light touch, and the sound remains cohesive even when playing chords firmly.
The scale length is 632.5mm and the nut width is 42.9mm. The slightly more compact neck feel, unlike the wider necks found in current models, is a characteristic feature of the 90s 000-28.
It possesses a size and tone that naturally suits not only delicate fingerpicking but also chord work supporting vocals. The condition is average for its age.
There is shallow weather checking across the entire top, and small dents and scratches in various places on the body. There are noticeable dents on the back of the neck and the top of the headstock, and discoloration from contact with a guitar stand is also visible on the headstock.
While there is wear on the 1st to 3rd frets on the 1st to 3rd string side, the truss rod still has approximately 100 degrees of adjustment range. String height is 1.9/2.5mm, and the remaining saddle length is approximately 2mm on the 1st string side and approximately 2.5mm on the 6th string side.
Upon arrival, the bracing had been repaired with adhesive. The body binding had peeled off on the back at the 8-10 o'clock position on the 1st string side, so it was re-glued and sanded.
Furthermore, the detached end piece has been glued and repaired through touch-up and polishing. This guitar possesses the unique character of a piece over 30 years old, showing signs of wear and age.
It offers the distinctive style of a 1990s Martin, with a different neck width and bracing compared to current models, along with the original specifications.
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