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Martin HD-28VE

Item ID: HD28VE

6-string Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Sitka Spruce Top, Indian Rosewood Back and Sides

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The Best Sounding Martin Goes Electric

Considered by many players to be the best sounding of all Martin guitars, the HD-28VE acoustic electric is beautifully crafted with a solid Sitka Spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides, genuine Mahogany neck, vintage herringbone top trim, a traditional zig-zag backstrip, and Martin's famous scalloped X-bracing. For amplification, the new Fishman Ellipse Blend system, discreetly mounted inside, features a flexible soundhole-mount condenser mini-microphone with volume, blend, and phase controls for maximum tone-shaping flexibility.


Martin HD-28VE Features:
  • Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint.
  • Body Size: D-14 Fret.
  • Top: Solid Sitka Spruce.
  • Rosette: Style 28.
  • Top Bracing Pattern: D-OMLE Forward Shifted.
  • Top Braces: Scalloped 5/16.
  • Back: Solid East Indian Rosewood.
  • Back Purfling: HD Zig Zag.
  • Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood.
  • Endpiece: Grained Ivoroid.
  • Endpiece Inlay: Black/White Boltaron®.
  • Binding: Grained Ivoroid.
  • Top Inlay Style: Bold Herringbone.
  • Back Inlay: B/W Boltaron®.
  • Neck: Genuine Mahogany.
  • Neck Shape: Modified V.
  • Nut Material: Bone.
  • Headstock: Solid/Diamond/Tapered.
  • Headplate: Solid Indian Rosewood.
  • Heelcap: Grained Ivoroid.
  • Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony.
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • # of Frets Clear: 14
  • # of Frets Total: 20
  • Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 11/16"
  • Fingerboard Width at Nut 12TH Fret: 2 1/8"
  • Fingerboard Position Inlays: Diamond & Squares- Long Pattern.
  • Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss/ Dark Filler.
  • Finish Top: Polished Gloss/ Aging Toner.
  • Finish Neck: Semi Gloss/ Dark Mahogany Stain/ Dark Filler.
  • Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony.
  • Bridge Style: Vintage Belly- Drop In Long Saddle.
  • Bridge STRING SPACING: 2 1/8"
  • Saddle: Bone.
  • Tuning Machines: Gotoh Nickel Open Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs.
  • Bridge & End Pins: White w/ Tortoise Colored Dots.
  • Pickguard: I-03 Tortoise Color/Beveled and Polished.
  • Case: 545 Geib Style™.
  • Electronics: Fishman Ellipse System.

Specification Detail
Number of Strings 6
Body Style/Shape Dreadnought, 14-fret
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Color Natural
Finish Polished Gloss (top, back, and sides), Semi Gloss (neck)
Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Wood Solid East Indian Rosewood
Body Bracing Forward Shifted Standard X Scalloped, 5/16" Solid Sitka Spruce
Neck Wood Select Hardwood
Fingerboard Material Solid Black Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay Diamond & Squares- Long Pattern
Binding Grained Ivoroid
Neck Shape Modified V
Number of Frets 20 (total), 14 (clear)
Scale Length 25.4"
Tuning Machines Gotoh Nickel Open Geared with Butterbean Knobs
Bridge Material Solid Black Ebony
Nut/Saddle Material Bone
Nut Width 1-11/16"
Body Length 20"
Body Width 15-5/8"
Body Depth 4-7/8"
Overall Length 40-1/2"
Electronics Fishman Ellipse Blend System
Case Included Hardshell
Manufacturer Part Number HD-28VE

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Best customer service I've ever encountered. My guitar arrived ahead of the date it was supposed to, in flawless condition. Played well right out of the box. I will be buying all of my gear from you, from here on out. You made me feel like I was ordering a custom guitar, just for me. I was treated like a valuable customer.


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Reviews

based on 4 reviews

The best Martin there is

by Virginia T. from New York, New York
May 16, 2012
Music Background: Pro Musician
This is the one, the best sounding Martin in the world. Thanks to Paul Rowan for helping me out here, he's excellent and knowledgeable.

Awesome Herringbone

by Robert Schlotter from Indiana, USA
December 26, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist
I own the non-electric version of this Martin guitar. It is absolutely a super guitar for any style of music. It really shines though in flatpicking styles such as Bluegrass, Country, and Blues musi... read more [+]c. Not only it looks great, but sounds better with age. I have had this cannon for 5 years now and still am blown away by the sound each time I pick it up. When it comes to acoustic guitars, you CAN NOT go wrong purchasing a Martin guitar, they are also a great investment. This guitar is well worth the money. close [-]

First Class!

by R Lowe from Palm Harbor Florida
May 8, 2008
Music Background: Writer/musician
The guitar is perfect in all respects. As it turns out this purchase exceeded my expectations on every level.

Although I have made many successful non-guitar purchases from Sweetwater... read more [+], I was a bit concerned about buying a guitar "over the telephone". So, if you are like me, and concerned about buying a guitar before playing/seeing it, all I can tell you is that this is a company (sales rep = Jim Swain) I now trust as my source for ALL music instruments and gear. Sweetwater/Jim Swain is truly the first name in "First Class Service" for all my music needs! close [-]

The HD-28VE

by David Martin from Florence, MT
October 20, 2006
Music Background: Christian / Country Song Writer
Well I must say that this HD-28VE was more than I expected. I’ve played for over thirty years with many kinds of guitars. C F Martin certainly is consistent with quality workmanship and sound. Wh... read more [+]ether I’m picking or strumming, the HD-28V is an incredible instrument. The HD-28V has a very clear distinct low bass along with mid and upper range for a beautiful balanced sound. Taylor holds no ground. The closest I’ve come to this beautiful instrument in appearance and sound is my Tacoma DR20, but in reality pales to this Martin. Price is always a huge factor in shopping guitars, but play with this Martin and quickly understand why. You won’t go wrong with this model. The
Fishman Ellipse Blend amplification system with this guitar, played through my Ultrasound Acoustic Amplifier makes for one great sounding instrument.

Contemporary Christian / Country close [-]

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Martin HD-28VE

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