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Martin D-28 2025 Version

   
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UPC:729789680592
Manufacturer #:10Y25D28
Sku:328496

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The Martin D-28 is widely regarded as the most iconic acoustic guitar in the world, trusted by generations of players and played by countless legends across genres. Its Dreadnought body size and scalloped bracing delivers the bold, projective tone with strong bass, clear trebles, and rich overtones that has defined acoustic music for nearly a century. Handcrafted with a solid spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, the D-28 produces a resonant voice that’s beautifully balanced for all playing styles. The satin neck, featuring a Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval profile, high-performance taper, and 25.4" scale length, ensures smooth, effortless playability. With antique white binding, an ebony fingerboard with mother of pearl dot inlays, an ebony bridge with bone pins, and nickel open gear tuners, the D-28 blends timeless craftsmanship with modern playability. Available in a variety of gloss and satin options, the D-28 is the guitar you can trust to unleash the artist within. 

Martin’s refreshed Standard Series for 2025 enhances tone, comfort, and style. Sitka spruce GE top bracing, as featured on the Modern Deluxe Series, delivers vintage-inspired tone and sustain, while updates like a reimagined neck profile, thinner fingerboard, and refined bridge and heel improve playability and aesthetics. Each guitar includes a hardshell case. 

General Specifications:

  • Model: D-14 Fret Dreadnought

  • Body Size: Standard Dreadnought (14-fret)

  • Construction: Traditional Dovetail Neck Joint

  • Scale Length: 25.4" (645mm)

  • Top Finish: Gloss with Aging Toner

  • Back/Side Finish: Gloss Natural

  • Electronics: None (Pure Acoustic)

  • Recommended Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Medium (.013-.056)

  • Case Included: Molded Hardshell

  • Left-Handed Option: Available

  • Plek Processed: Yes (Precision fret dressing)

Top Construction:

  • Top Wood: Solid Spruce

  • Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace

  • Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped

  • Brace Dimensions: 5/16" Spruce

  • Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe

  • Top Inlay: Multi-Stripe

  • Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

  • Top Binding: Antique White

Back & Sides:

  • Materials: Solid East Indian Rosewood

  • Back Purfling: Style 28 with Black Stripe

  • Back Inlay: Multi-Stripe

  • Heelcap/Endpiece: Antique White with Multi-Stripe inlay

Neck & Fingerboard:

  • Neck Material: Select Hardwood

  • Shape: GE Modified Low Oval Profile

  • Taper: High-Performance

  • Finish: Satin (Dark Mahogany stain)

  • Fingerboard: Premium Ebony

  • Width: 1.75" (44.5mm) at nut, 2.125" (54mm) at 12th fret

  • Inlays: Style 28 Mother of Pearl

  • Total Frets: 20 (14-fret body join)

  • Side Markers: White dots

  • Nut: Genuine Bone (1.75" width)

Bridge & Hardware:

  • Bridge Design: GE Modern Belly with Drop-in Saddle

  • Bridge Wood: Ebony

  • String Spacing: 2 5/32" (55mm)

  • Bridge Pins: Bone with Faux Tortoise dots

  • Saddle: Compensated Bone (16" radius)

  • Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Gear with Butterbean Knobs

Headstock:

  • Shape: Traditional Solid with Square Taper and Diamond

  • Headplate: East Indian Rosewood

  • Logo: Script Old Style Overlay

  • Binding: None (Clean appearance)

Technical Features:

  • Forward-shifted X-bracing with GE scalloping enhances bass response and volume projection

  • Solid spruce top with aging toner accelerates the aging process for warmer tones

  • Solid East Indian rosewood back/sides provide rich harmonic complexity

  • High-performance neck taper offers exceptional playability

  • Compensated bone saddle ensures perfect intonation across the fretboard



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