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Martin D12-28 (12 String)

Item ID: D1228

12-string Acoustic Guitar, Dreadnought, with Rosewood Back and Sides, Sitka Spruce Top, Ebony Fingerboard, and Hardshell Case - Natural

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Martin D12-28 (12 String)

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A Classic Spin On the Acoustic 12-string

The D12-28 gives Martin's classic acoustic guitar the 12-string treatment. The Martin D-28 is a 6-string legend - the quintessential flattop. Imbue it with 12 strings, and there's nothing it can't do. With its formidable dreadnought size, solid spruce top, and solid rosewood back and sides, this guitar's a cannon. You'll love the tasteful vintage appointments and the speedy feel of Martin's low-profile neck and buttery ebony fingerboard. In the market for a truly classic 12-string acoustic guitar? The Martin D12-28 is in a class by itself.

Martin D12-28 12-string Acoustic Guitar at a Glance:
  • Martin's Low Profile neck gives you amazing playability
  • Breathtaking tonewoods provide that timeless Martin sound
  • You simply can't go wrong with a Martin guitar

Martin's Low Profile neck gives you amazing playability
Whether you need to survive long recording sessions or plan to play out late into the night, you'll be glad you have a Martin D12-28 12-string. The D12-28 features one of Martin's amazing Low Profile necks. The slim profile is easy on your hand, allowing you to play marathon gigs and all-nighter sessions in complete comfort.

Breathtaking tonewoods provide that timeless Martin sound
When you close your eyes and imagine the sound of an acoustic guitar, chances are that you're hearing the sound of a Martin D-28 in your head. That's no coincidence. The sound of the D12-28 is the result of the perfect balance between its dreadnought body style and the classic tonewoods it's made from. The Martin D12-28 features a back and sides made of solid East Indian rosewood, topped with premium solid Sitka spruce. The result is that, from day one, your D12-28 will give you the sweet and full sound you'd expect from a well-aged classic Martin.

You simply can't go wrong with a Martin guitar
Embracing the past, while looking to the future - it's a tightrope act, but Martin has always been able to pull it off. That's why they've consistently been a leader in acoustic guitar design, infusing their guitars with new materials, building techniques, and technologies - while producing fine instruments that age with grace to become highly sought-after, highly playable heirlooms.

Martin D12-28 12-string Acoustic Guitar Features:
  • Great tone, looks, and playability come together in this instant classic
  • Solid Sitka spruce top; solid East Indian Rosewood back and sides
  • Martin's comfortable Low Profile neck
  • Solid Ebony fingerboard and bridge
  • Hardshell case included

Martin puts a classic spin on the 12-string acoustic with the D12-28!
Specification Detail
Number of Strings 12
Body Style/Shape Dreadnought, 14-fret
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Color Natural
Finish Polished Gloss (top, back, and sides), Satin (neck)
Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Wood Solid East Indian Rosewood
Body Bracing Standard X, 5/16" Solid Sitka Spruce
Neck Wood Select Hardwood
Fingerboard Material Solid Black Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay Style 28
Binding White Boltaron
Neck Shape Low Profile
Number of Frets 20 (total), 14 (clear)
Scale Length 24.9"
Tuning Machines Chrome enclosed with small buttons
Bridge Material Solid Black Ebony
Nut/Saddle Material Bone/16" Radius Compensated Bone
Nut Width 1.875
Body Length 20"
Body Width 15-5/8"
Body Depth 4-7/8"
Overall Length 40-1/2"
Electronics No Electronics Onboard
Case Included Hardshell
Manufacturer Part Number D12-28

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