1997 Martin D-1 Dreadnought Guitar

Overview: D-1s of this era were some of Martins first, true, "value" guitars of the modern era -- built with solid spruce tops, solid mahogany backs, and ply mahogany sides. They sound, handle, and feel like D-18s and the simplified bracing often sounds a little "wider" than their upscale brethren, though a little less focused and clean. They make excellent chord-chucking, backup, singer-songwriter machines because of that.

Repairs included: I gave this one a level/dress of the frets, repair of a hairline crack in the top, cleaning, and setup work. It's playing spot-on.

• Weight: 4 lbs 7 oz
• Scale length: 25 3/8"
• Nut width: 1 11/16"
• Neck shape: medium C
• Board radius: 14"
• Depth at first fret: 0.85"
• Depth at seventh fret: 0.87"
• Body width: 15 1/2"
• Body depth: 4 7/8"
• Top wood: solid spruce
• Back & sides wood: solid mahogany back, ply mahogany sides
• Bracing type: x
• Bridge: rosewood
• Fretboard: rosewood
• Neck wood: mahogany
• Action height at 12th fret: 3/32” bass 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 54w-12 lights
• Truss rod: adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: medium/lower

Condition notes: It has some pickwear near the soundhole and light scuffs and scratches here and there throughout. The saddle is quite low over the bridge but the guitar has been stable in service. There's a repaired hairline crack (cleated/sealed) on the lower bout near the center seam on top.

It comes with: It has its original hard case.

Consignor tag: DFEN