Explanation
Martin / 1996 000-28 12-Fret GE
Are you looking for that overwhelming body resonance that resonates deep within your chest—something you simply can’t experience with a standard 14-fret-joint acoustic guitar—along with the deep, rich tone unique to vintage instruments?
There are many acoustic guitar enthusiasts who long to own their ideal vintage Martin, but find original pre-war models prohibitively expensive and current standard models somewhat lacking.
The perfect solution is the legendary 000-28 12-Fret GE (Golden Era), a masterpiece that symbolizes the golden age of the Martin Custom Shop.
It faithfully reproduces the “golden specs” of the 1930s golden age.
The spacious body volume characteristic of the 12-fret joint produces enveloping bass and rich harmonics.
Furthermore, having been crafted in 1996—some 30 years ago—the wood grain has matured beautifully, elevating its sound to a supreme vintage tone.
—Golden Era Design
It features a Sitka spruce top and straight-grained Indian rosewood for the sides and back.
—12th-Fret Joint Construction
With the bridge positioned toward the center of the body, the guitar delivers excellent responsiveness, causing the entire body to resonate the moment you pluck a string.
—Condition
: Made in 1996. It combines the depth of tone that comes with age with the distinctive character unique to an acoustic guitar that has been carefully cared for.
Even within the Golden Era series, the 12th-fret-joint 000-28 is a rare find, with very few ever produced and scarcely ever seen on the market. This is a once-in-a-lifetime masterpiece meant only for discerning collectors and solo guitarists who truly appreciate the essence of
vintage Martin.
The pinnacle of the 12th-fret Martin sound,
matured over time. Please experience the ultimate resonance spreading from your fingertips right in your own hands!
[Specs/Included Case]
TOP: Sitka Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Indian Rosewood
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Ebony
NECK: Mahogany
NUT WIDTH: 46mm
SCALE: 645mm
CASE: Non-Original Hard Shell Case
[Repair/Modification History / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition, etc.]
*Please note that as this is a used/vintage item, the information provided is based on our inspection.
- New
nut and saddle installed
- New frets installed -
Neck reset - There is some paint peeling on the 5th fret of the
neck (6th string side).
[Playability]
- String action at the 12th fret: 2.5mm on the 6th string side, 2.1mm
on the 1st string side - Saddle projection: approx. 3.0mm–3.5mm - No muffled
tones or buzzing; plays well.
[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 Months]
[Online Shopping Assurance Service]
Since we cannot offer customers the opportunity to try out the instrument when purchasing online, we provide a 6-day trial period after the product arrives. Please take your time to try out the product
at home, and if you are not satisfied, we will refund the purchase price. *The customer is responsible for
round-trip shipping costs.
Scheduled for shipment
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Electric Guitars/Electric Basses/Effectors/Amplifiers (Tuning Warranty: Up to 5 years)
If your instrument malfunctions or stops producing sound after purchase, we will repair it free of charge. The warranty period varies by product.
Acoustic Guitars (Peace of Mind Warranty: Up to 6 months)
For 1 month or 6 months after purchase, we will repair any defects resulting from normal use free of charge.
Wind Instruments (Up to 1 Year)
Upon arrival, we clean the interior of the instrument, replace consumables as needed, and perform any necessary repairs and maintenance. If the instrument malfunctions or stops producing sound due to normal use, we will repair it free of charge.
◯ There is no warranty on junk items.