bluesguitar65 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Went to a local guitar shop and saw this 2003 Martin D28 for $1399 with OHSC. It shows some wear on the top, back and sides, but its in very good condition. These acoustic guitars go for $2400+ new. I currently have a Seagull S6 original and a Washburn D10s acoustic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Good deal, if, it doesn't need a neck reset. Have it checked by a good Martin certified tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Seems about $500 too cheap even as used - so yeah, a good deal assuming all is well. Have you played it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesguitar65 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 Good deal, if, it doesn't need a neck reset. Have it checked by a good Martin certified tech. It plays and sounds great. Action was just right and the tone is well balanced. How would I tell if the neck has been reset recently? Its a 2003, does the neck need to be reset being 10 years old? Its being sold at a mom and pop guitar shop, and doubt they will allow me to take out the store. There was no signs of cracks however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesguitar65 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 Seems about $500 too cheap even as used - so yeah, a good deal assuming all is well. Have you played it? Yea, its very eheap.... don't even seen this price at craigslist. Yes, I've played it, very warm and well balanced. Its got a solid rosewood back and side and solid spruce top, ebony fingerboard and bridge., bone nut and saddle. Don't know what tone wood is the neck though, but it sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 [quote name='bluesguitar65' timestamp='1373681700' post='1398643 Don't know what tone wood is the neck though, but it sounds great. Rosewood or mahogany most likely. Sounds like a winner. Regarding the neck reset, check the action/string height across the entire fingerboard. No expert here, but I believe post 1985 Martin's have a non-adjustable truss rod - thus the need to reset the neck if/when the action gets off. It's an expensive job - like $500 or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingPongBob Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Rosewood or mahogany most likely. Sounds like a winner. Regarding the neck reset, check the action/string height across the entire fingerboard. No expert here, but I believe post 1985 Martin's have a non-adjustable truss rod - thus the need to reset the neck if/when the action gets off. It's an expensive job - like $500 or more. They are still adjustable. http://www.maurysmusic.com/inc/sdetail/truss_rod_wrench___long/45033 In 2006 Martin began installing a new 2-way adjustable truss rod in many models. This new rod sits deeper inside the neck and you will need this long truss rod wrench to reach it. This new longer wrench will work with both styles of truss rods, but the old wrench will only fit the old style truss rods. If you're unsure which wrench you need - you need this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 They are still adjustable. ... In 2006 Martin began installing a new 2-way adjustable truss rod in many models. It's a 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingPongBob Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 It's a 2003 Doh! Me am a moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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