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Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: A neck reset was performed to restore proper neck angle and action. The Bridge was reshaped. No further work was needed.

This Martin D-28M Mamas and the Papas Guitar (15/100) is a rare, inspiring dreadnought built for players and collectors who want legendary Martin tone with true limited-edition prestige. Its Carpathian spruce top delivers bold projection and crisp articulation, while Madagascar rosewood back and sides add deep low-end warmth and shimmering overtones. Elegant touches like the abalone rosette, ivoroid binding, and ebony fingerboard and bridge give it timeless vintage style. This is a powerful, stage-ready acoustic that feels like a lifelong companion—and a smart investment in a genuinely special Martin.

From Martin and Co.

The D-28M Mamas and the Papas features Carpathian Spruce top, Madagascar Rosewood sides, and Madagascar Rosewood back. View the specifications below for more details.

Top Material: Carpathian Spruce

Finish Top: Gloss

Top Color: Aging Toner

Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe

Top Detail: None

Binding: Grained Ivoroid

Bridge Material: Ebony

Bridge Style: Belly - Drop in Saddle

Bridge String Spacing: 2 1/8''

Bridge Pin Material: Bone

Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone

Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern

Pickguard Inlay: None

Rosette: Abalone with Multi-Stripe

Saddle: Compensated Bone

Saddle Radius: 16"

Body Size: D-14 Fret

Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint

Back Material: Madagascar Rosewood

Side Material: Madagascar Rosewood

Back and Side Finish: Gloss

Back and Sides Color: None

Back Detail: None

Side Detail: None

Back Purfling/Strip: Style 28

Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe

Side Inlay Material: None

Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace

Brace Shape: Scalloped

Brace Material: Spruce

Brace Size: 5/16"

Heelcap: Grained Ivoroid

Endpiece: Grained Ivoroid

Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe

Neck Shape: Low Profile

Neck Taper: Standard Taper

Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany

Neck Color: Dark Mahogany

Finish Neck: Satin

Scale Length: 25.4"

Number of Frets Total: 20

Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16''

Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28

Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother-of-Pearl

Fingerboard Binding Material: None

Side Dots: White

Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond

Headplate Material: Ebony

Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay

Headplate Binding Material: None

Headplate Detail: N/A

Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear

Knob: Large

Nut Material: Bone

Weight: 4lbs 10oz

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

Returns

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