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The HD-28 is an acoustic guitar from Martin.
Key features
- Acoustic guitar made by Martin craftsmen, recognized experts in traditional lutherie
- Handcrafted in the USA, in Nazareth, Pennsylvania
- With its full, powerful and expressive sound, this model is perfect for the most demanding musicians.
- Dreadnought format, legendary among acoustic guitars, combining robustness, crystal-clear highs and powerful basses
- Solid Indian rosewood back and sides make this sturdy Martin HD-28 guitar extremely durable.
- Sitka spruce top with "Herringbone" herringbone pattern for an aesthetically pleasing appearance and incomparable finish
- Abalone mother-of-pearl fretboard markers in Diamonds and Squares style - long motifs
- Ebony bridge in striking contrast to the guitar body
- Dovetail neck joint for optimum sound transmission
- X-bracing provides high vibration capacity and rigidity for sustain production
- The acoustic guitar comes with its own Martin hardshell case, making it easy to take with you wherever you go.
Features
Top-of-the-range craftsmanship
This Dreadnought acoustic guitar is the fruit of the expertise of Martin craftsmen. For almost 200 years, this company has been producing top-quality instruments for music lovers. This solid Dreadnought guitar, with its X-bracing and ebony bridge, is designed for the most demanding players.
Enjoy great sound quality
This handcrafted instrument boasts exceptional sound qualities. With its balanced, precise sound and powerful bass, this guitar will amaze your audience with the warm notes it's capable of producing as soon as you take it out of its hardshell case.
The advantages of the Dreadnought guitar
The most famous form of acoustic guitar, the Dreadnought was designed in 1916 by Franck Henry Martin. Its versatility makes it ideal for beginners and professionals alike. Its volume enables it to create a wide sound that adapts to your compositions.
Protect your instrument with a professional hardshell case
To preserve the longevity of your guitar and make it easy to transport, it comes with a Martin hardshell case. This has been carefully crafted with the expertise of nearly two centuries of Martin experience. By using such a hardshell case, you protect your Martin HD-28 from humidity and temperature variations.
Our experts' opinion
- The Martin HD-28 with X-brace is the fruit of the American brand's longstanding expertise. Handcrafted, it's a beautiful object. Its design in Indian wood and ebony is remarkable, and its purchase will delight all lovers of quality instruments.
- In terms of sound, the instrument is capable of producing warm, deep and rich notes. Thanks to its powerful bass and crystal-clear treble, it proves to be highly versatile, making it suitable for all styles of music.
- Supplied with its Martin hardshell case, this guitar is easy to take with you. Whether you're launching into an improvised solo or taking part in a band performance, the Martin HD-28 will accompany you wherever you go, so that your passion for music is always with you.
Technical sheet
- Acoustic & electro-acoustic Acoustic
- Acoustic guitar color Natural
- Acoustic Guitar Style Dreadnought
- Number of strings of an acoustic guitar 6 strings
- Right-handed / Left-hand Right-handed
- Model name
- MARTIN HD-28
- SKU
- Martin GMA HD-28 E
- Guitar type
- Electro steel-string acoustic guitar
- Guitar style
- Dreadnought 14-fret
- Series
- Standard Series
- Manufacturing
- Made in the USA
- Table
- Solid Sitka spruce
- Back
- Solid Indian rosewood
- Sides
- Solid Indian rosewood
- Bars
- Carved Scalloped Standard 'X', Solid Sitka Spruce
- Fingerboard
- Solid Ebony
- Number of frets
- 20 frets type Small (14 out of body)
- Scale
- 25,40"
- Fingerboard radius
- 16" radius
- Neck
- Set neck Solid mahogany, Modified Low Oval profile w/ Standard Taper
- Neck width 1st fret
- 1.69" - 4.29 cm
- Neck width 12th fret
- 2.13" - 5.41 cm
- Bridge
- Bridge Solid Ebony, Modern Belly Drop in Saddle Style
- Bridge saddle nut
- Compensated, bone
- Tuning machines
- Martin Chrome Enclosed Gear
- Colors
- Natural Gloss
- Varnish
- nitrocellulose
- Body finish
- gloss
- Neck finish
- satin
- Gig bag
- Supplied in Martin hardshell case
- Recommended strings
- Martin SP Acoustic 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Medium (MSP4200)