This guitar was acquired through a trade and is a one-owner instrument. It shows the light surface scratches and normal cosmetic wear you would expect from a guitar built in 1997, but it remains in fantastic condition for its age. Please refer to the listing photos for a detailed view of its cosmetic condition.

The guitar was professionally Plek'd in 2025 and is in excellent playing condition.

The original case is included. It shows noticeable cosmetic wear but remains fully functional and provides proper protection for the guitar.

Body Shape: Dreadnought

Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce

Back & Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood

Bracing: Forward-shifted, scalloped X-bracing

Neck Material: Mahogany

Fretboard: Ebony with "Diamond & Squares" long pattern inlays

Nut Width: Typically 1 11/16" (standard), though some vintage reissues of this era feature 13/4"

Scale Length: 25.4"

Appointments: Herringbone top purfling, grained ivoroid binding, and vintage-style open-gear tuners

Martin HD-28VR Vintage Series Sitka Spruce / Rosewood Dreadnought Natural 1997 (654091) Used – Very Good