Martin Guitars D-28 John Lennon 75th Anniversary Guitar
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John Lennon acquired his first Martin D-28 acoustic guitar in 1967 around the time that the video for The Beatles' new song "Hello Goodbye" was filmed. From that point on, the D-28 (he owned several over the ensuing years) played an integral role in Lennon's songwriting and performances.
Limited to no more than 75 instruments, this special guitar is a 14-fret Dreadnought crafted with a Vintage Tone System (VTS) Adirondack spruce top. The sides and back are bookmatched from solid Madagascar rosewood for a strong and powerful bass resonance - the back being inlaid with HD-28 style zig-zag peace sign marquetry. Genuine black ebony is selected for the fingerboard and belly bridge.
The Madagascar rosewood headplate is adorned with John Lennon's famous self-portrait illustration that rests beneath the Martin script logo, both inlaid in colorful shell. The guitar's remaining inlay theme is inspired by several of Lennon's song lyrics: "the moon, the stars and the sun' (from Instant Karma), the number "9" (Revolution #9, #9 Dream, etc.), Lennon's round eyeglasses, and his signature, inlaid in mother of pearl between the 19th and 20th frets. The pickguard bears a large sun inlay ("Sun King," "Here Comes the Sun," etc.) in mother of pearl with rays that emanate toward the rosette that is circumscribed with nearly two dozen mother of pearl peace signs against a black background.
This amazing Dreadnought will be highly sought after for many years and is sure to be a wonderful addition to any guitar enthusiasts collection. Only one of this limited run guitar is available through Long & McQuade.
Specs:
Model: D-28 John Lennon 75th Anniversary
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
Rosette: Custom Inlay
Bracing Pattern: X Brace
Brace Shape: Non-Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Material: Madagascar Rosewood
Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag with Black Stripe
Side Material: Madagascar Rosewood
Endpiece: Grained Ivoroid
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Binding: Grained Ivoroid
Top and Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
Nut Material: Bone
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper, Diamond and 1950s Rounded Corners
Headplate Material: Madagascar Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Custom Inlay
Heelcap: Grained Ivoroid
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Shell
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Custom Inlay
Side Dots: Abalone
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Clear
Finish Neck: Gloss
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 3/16"
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Recommended Strings: SP LIFESPAN 92/8 PHOSPHOR BRONZE MEDIUM (MSP7200)
Bridge Pin Material: Bone
Bridge Pin Dots: Abalone
Pickguard: Black Acrylic
Pickguard Inlay: Custom Inlay
Case: Ply Hardshell
Label: Paper Label with Total
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