We’ve discovered several very special Martins tucked away in our “Heirloom” vault.
These guitars are brand new. Never been on display! Truly NOS (New Old Stock).
Dating back to 2008/09 and released in tribute to Elvis Presley on the 30th anniversary of his passing – also, coincidentally, the 175th anniversary of the Martin Guitar Company – We are so excited to offer two exceptional commemorative edition guitars fit for the King and his legion of fans.
Sporting exclusive appointments throughout, the Martin D-28M and D-28 Elvis Presley Commemorative Editions capture Elvis’ unique charisma.
Martin honors "The King" with their D-28M Elvis Presley Limited Edition acoustic, complete with a unique tooled leather guitar cover that made Elvis' own D-28 instantly recognizable. Featuring rare Madagascar rosewood back and sides, closely resembling the endangered Brazilian rosewood, this guitar also boasts a solid Adirondack spruce top picked for brilliant, powerful tone. 1950s-inspired Martin appointments grace this D-28, including Grover deluxe nickel Kluson tuners, the old style Martin decal logo on the headstock, a black ebony fingerboard and belly bridge, as well as a flawless polished gloss lacquer finish with a vintage-appropriate light amber aging toner on the top.
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Premium tonewoods and components Commemorating Martin's 175th Anniversary, and honoring Elvis Presley's contribution to rock and roll that boasts 149 songs on the Billboard "Hot 100 Pop Chart" alone, Martin made certain that this guitar would be special. It features a solid Adirondack spruce top that was selected expressly for its brilliant, powerful tone. Rare Madagascar rosewood is used on the back and sides, contributing to the D-28 Elvis Presley Limited Edition's rich sound. Small pearl-bordered abalone star position markers are inlaid along the fingerboard, and finer black and white inlay lines highlight the soundhole rosette and purfling.
Signature Elvis touches Elvis Presley's D-28 stood out with its unique tooled leather guitar cover that Charles Underwood created for him. This D-28 is outfitted with a tooled leather guitar cover that's based on Underwood's design, and comes with a special Geib hardshell case that's designed to house both the guitar and this special cover. Apart from delivering that signature Elvis "look," this D-28 also features a mother of pearl and black pearl inlay on the ebony headstock, just above the nut - this inlay is modeled after a famous 1956 photograph of Elvis and his Martin guitar. Additionally, the black Micarta heelcap features Presley's "TCB Lightning Bolt" logo inload in mother of pearl that originated with the "Taking Care of Business" pendants Elvis gave to his friends. Elvis' signature graces the 12th fret, completing this guitar's fine look.
Martin D-28M Elvis Presley Limited Edition Features:
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top: Solid Adirondack spruce
Sides: Solid Madagascar rosewood
Bracing Pattern: Standard "X" scalloped
Back purfling: Style 28
Top inlay style: Multiple black/white Boltaron
Neck made from select hardwood
Neck Shape: Low profile
Headstock: Solid/diamond/square taper
Headplate: Solid black ebony / Elvis Presley graphic silhouette - white and black mother of pearl / large old style
Heelcap: Black Micarta with TCB Lightning Bolt inlay in Mother of Pearl
Fingerboard: Solid black ebony
Frets clear: 14
Total frets: 20
Fingerboard position inlays: Stars - select abalone, bordered in mother of pearl
Bridge: Solid black ebony
Bridge style: Vintage belly w/ drop-in long saddle
Tuners: Grover Deluxe Nickel (Kluson style)
Bridge and end pins: White w/ black dots
Pickguard: Black - beveled and polished
Interior label: two labels - one Elvis label w/ holographic Elvis sticker, numbered in sequence with total (175), one album cover label
Includes a replica of Elvis' signature tooled leather guitar cover
Case: 545EXL Geib Style that fits tooled leather cover as well
Each D-28M Elvis Presley Commemorative Edition guitar bears two interior labels specially designed for these models. The primary interior label for the D-28M Elvis Presley is numbered in sequence (numbers #45 and #46 of #175), while the primary label for the D-28 Elvis Presley is numbered in sequence without total: both include a holographic, official “Elvis Presley Signature” sticker of authenticity.
