Custom D-28 Style Acoustic for Jim Bachman

A Martin D-28 style acoustic for Jim Bachmann – video of his first gig with this guitar is below. Thanks, Jim!

Specs:
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Back:
East Indian Rosewood, burl cntr strip
Sides: East Indian Rosewood
Top: Euro Spruce (Germany)
Neck: 5-pc Honduras, wide, burl cntr strip
Headplate & neck heel: Ebony
Bracing: Sitka Spruce >10 yrs, hide glue
Head/Tail block: Honduran Mahogany
Fret board: Ebony
Binding & Sound Hole lining: Hawaiian Koa 3/16″ round-over, ebony
Kerfing: Mahogany
Rosette: Paua shell spiral & BWB purfling
Inlays: “JB” Logo @ 21st fret
Inlays: Paua Block Set
Inlays: Neck heel – moon
Nut Cover: Ebony
Tuners: Gotoh 510 mini – antique silver
Frets: Stewmac #152 med/high
Nut & Saddle: Cattle Bone
Finish: Lacquer – vintage wine sunburst
Pickup: LR Baggs Hi Fi
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Live at The Church studio Tulsa Oklahoma, Saturday, May 2, 2026
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