~1890 Martin 1-28 Natural

C.F Martin 1-28 acoustic guitar, made in USA, circa 1890, bearing C.F Martin & Co. New York stamps to the back of head and inner back; Back and sides: rosewood, one repaired hairline to back and to treble waist, binding repairs; Top: natural spruce, refinished, minor play wear; Neck: mahogany, reset; Fretboard: ebony; Frets: good, refret; Hardware: good, strap button installed to neck heel; Case: 1960s Lifton hard case; Overall condition: good/restored

**Purchased by the vendor in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1985 and later refurbished by renowned luthier Bill Puplett.