FS: 2003 Martin D-28 Pending...

[brothawils]

I've recently come to two conclusions.

1.  I'm not getting any younger, and my Grandfathers D-18 isn't going to restore itself. 

2.  It's going to take a fair amount of dough to get this done, and selling my D-28 would be the fastest (albeit painful) way to get this started.

When I bought the D-28, I broke from family tradition, but I realize that instead of searching for the "perfect" dread, I may very well have it sitting idle in the guitar cabinet.  My only fear is that the restoration won't go as planned, and I will sorely regret selling the D-28.  But if I wait, and the restoration turns out beautiful, I'll be kicking myself for not getting it done sooner.  I probably won't consider any trades. My best bet would be to sell this outright, but I guess it doesn't hurt to ask.

Anyway, as for the guitar, it was purchased new by UMGF member pastorharry.  I made a trade with him early in the summer.  The guitar is in very good condition, with normal playwear (mostly just pick scuffs, a minor scratch or two on the back, but a nice clean top).  It's all stock except for the addition of a bone saddle that pastorharry added.  I haven't changed the setup, with comfy low action.  I believe it was setup to play either fingerstyle or flatpick.  Sound and feel are all classic D-28.  Nice rosewood projection and tone, just as you would expect.  If not for the overwhelming itch to find out what my D-18 would become if properly restored, this would be staying put.

Asking $1300 plus actual shipping from MD (I'll take care of the insurance)

I have pictures...The top has some nice silking on both sides of the soundhole, and some slight silking on both sides of the lower bout.  Some of it can be seen in the pics.

Email me:  brothawils (at) hotmail.com

[spenser]

Sent you a PM, not sure if it went through.  Am interested.