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This limited-edition D-28 features Madagascar rosewood and Adirondack spruce, Authentic 1937 bracing, and Stage 1 aging for the look, tone, and feel of a pre-war Dreadnought. Just 50 were built—each one ready to carry history forward.
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Description

This limited-edition Custom Shop D-28 is crafted from a unique set of Madagascar rosewood and topped with Adirondack spruce for a bold, articulate voice with vintage character. Built with Authentic 1937 bracing, hide glue construction, and an adjustable truss rod, it delivers the tone, feel, and reliability serious players expect. The Stage 1 aged vintage gloss finish adds the look of a well-loved original, with just the right amount of wear. Only 50 are available, each one built to bring history into your hands.

Available only at Custom Shop Expert Dealers

Specifications

Highlights

D-14 Fret body size
Madagascar Rosewood back and sides
Adirondack Spruce top
Vintage Toner
D28 Authentic 1937 Barrel & Heel with Standard Taper
Madagascar Rosewood back
Ply Hardshell case
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
Finish Top: Vintage Gloss - Aged
Top Color: Vintage Toner
Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
Top Detail: None
Binding: Antique White
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: 1930 Style Belly - Glue in Long Saddle - Aged
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/16''
Bridge Pin Material: Bone
Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint - Hide Glue Construction
Back Material: Madagascar Rosewood
Side Material: Madagascar Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Gloss- Aged
Back and Sides Color: None
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag Authentic
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: Authentic 1937 Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Heelcap: Antique White
Endpiece: Antique White
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Neck Shape: D28 Authentic 1937 Barrel & Heel
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany with Aging Toner
Finish Neck: Vintage Gloss - Aged
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond and Square Long Pattern
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: Antique White
Headstock Shape: Solid with 1937 Taper and Diamond
Headplate Material: Madagascar Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Golden Era Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Aged Waverly Nickel Open Back
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Case: Ply Hardshell
Label: None
Electronics: No
Pleked: true

What's Included

Custom Shop D-28 1937 Madagascar Rosewood
Custom & Special Editions, D-14 Fret, Acoustic
Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium
Pre-strung on instrument

At A Glance

Body Shape & Volume

D-14 Fret

Neck Shape

D28 Authentic 1937 Barrel & Heel

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Custom Shop D-28 1937 Madagascar Rosewood

Custom Shop D-28 1937 Madagascar Rosewood

Custom & Special Editions, D-14 Fret, Acoustic

$7,999.00
5 out of 5 Customer Rating
This limited-edition D-28 features Madagascar rosewood and Adirondack spruce, Authentic 1937 bracing, and Stage 1 aging for the look, tone, and feel of a pre-war Dreadnought. Just 50 were built—each one ready to carry history forward.

Custom Shop D-28 1937 Madagascar Rosewood

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