Details
We've had reproductions of pre-WWII Martin D-28 models before, in fact one could argue that most rosewood Dreadnoughts with herringbone top trim sold in the last couple of decades are more or less copies of the iconic late-'30s/early-'40s D-28. But the Pre-War Guitar Co. in North Carolina takes the concept much further and as a result this HD model looks, sounds, and feels a lot like a D-28 made 80 years ago.
This guitar has an Adirondack top and Indian rosewood back and sides. It’s fitted with a modern adjustable truss rod in the neck, and the top and bracing have been torrefied, a critical part of achieving that "old guitar" sound. The finish is very thin nitrocellulose lacquer, and the builders use hot animal hide glue throughout. This example has what Pre-War Guitar Co. describes as their "Level One" distressing to the finish, so the lacquer has light checking and a hand-rubbed, low-gloss sheen throughout. But there is no added playing wear, which we assume you would rather add yourself.
Pre-War Guitar Co. is two guys, Wes Lambe and Ben Maschal. and a big part of what impressed us is that both of them have spent a lot of years repairing and setting up guitars. The overall feel of this HD is a testament to their having spent a lot of time with old guitars.
Specs
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Back sides
Indian Rosewood
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Binding
Grained Ivoroid
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Bracing
X-Bracing Scalloped
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Bridge
Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Frets to body
14
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Neck material
Honduran Mahogany
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Neck shape
Vintage Taper
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Nut width
1 3/4"
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Saddle spacing
2 5/16"
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Scale length
25.4"
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Top material
Adirondack Red Spruce
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
Waverly
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
67212
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SKU
PREHERRINGBONEIR-67212
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UPC
171843
