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Martin HD12-28 12-string Acoustic Guitar - Natural

12-string Acoustic Guitar with Solid Sitka Spruce Top, Solid East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides, Hardwood Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Natural
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Classic 12-string Dreadnought from Martin

The Martin HD12-28 dreadnought 12-string acoustic guitar boasts the same design that made the D-28 a classic — herringbone top trim, traditional zigzag backstripe, and Martin's time-tested X-bracing. Used in all styles of music, the HD12-28 offers the deep bass response that's made Martin dreadnoughts so popular, and it features 12 strings for even more rich projection and tone. Yet it also has a high-end presence that sings out even in heavy instrumentation. You'll love the gorgeous sound of the classic tonewood combination of Sitka spruce top and rosewood back and sides. The Martin HD12-28 is both loud and subtle and has a quick response with excellent note definition. Many acoustic players here at Sweetwater have an HD12-28 in their collection.

Premium Martin craftsmanship

The HD-28 is Martin's premium dreadnought, considered by many guitarists to be the finest-sounding 12-string guitar Martin has ever made, period. With a solid Sitka spruce top, solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, and traditional zigzag purfling on the back, this Martin HD12-28 is a beautiful, immaculately designed acoustic guitar. The select hardwood neck boasts a black ebony 20-fret fingerboard with diamond and square fingerboard inlays. Beautiful with its vintage-styled belly bridge and classic tortoise pickguard, the HD12-28 stays in tune with chrome enclosed gear tuners — complete with stylish butter bean knobs.

The all-time standard for acoustics

Among the great instruments Martin makes, it's safe to say that none has enjoyed more popularity than their line of dreadnought, or D-size, guitars. Currently regarded as the standard acoustic guitar, dreadnoughts such as the HD12-28 first became popular for backing up vocals, fiddles, and banjos in country and bluegrass music. The HD12-28's popularity steadily rose as more and more musicians heard it.

Spruce-topped rosewood gives you timeless acoustic sound

The Martin HD12-28 spares no expense on its tonewoods. You just can't beat the sound of solid spruce and solid rosewood. And you'll love the crisp sound and beautiful look of the HD12-28's solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. What's more, the HD12-28 is topped with solid Sitka spruce, adding rich and mellow overtones. When you imagine what an acoustic guitar is supposed to sound like, this is it!

Martin HD12-28 12-string Acoustic Guitar Features:

  • Sitka spruce and Indian rosewood provide you with sweet, bold, and balanced sound
  • Black ebony 20-fret fingerboard feels amazing and responds beautifully
  • X-bracing provides stellar support
  • Adorned with stunning herringbone inlays

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 12
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Dreadnought
  • Back & Sides Wood: East Indian Rosewood
  • Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Natural, Aging Toner
  • Body Bracing: Non-scalloped X-bracing
  • Binding: Antique White
  • Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
  • Neck Shape: Performing Artist, Wide Performance Taper
  • Radius: 16"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Diamonds & Squares Long Pattern
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 24.9"
  • Nut Width: 1.812"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Tuning Machines: Chrome Enclosed Gear
  • Strings: Lifespan 2.0 92/8 Phosphor Bronze, .010-.047
  • Case Included: Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 10Y18HD1228

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Rated 5/5

Amazing sound

This is not my 1st 12 string. My first is A Takamini 12 that I bought new in 1976 and is just worn down just a little. She needs to relax.
So, I bought this beautiful Martin HD12-28. It sounds so perfect. It's a great companion for my Martin D-28. I have checked out other 12 string guitars over the years but, it was one, that in my opinion that put even Taylor on the back burner. Martin guitars are the best. You can't go wrong with the beautiful collection of Martin Guitar.
Music background: Played with many folks over the nearly 50 years and still do and love it
Rated 5/5

Martin HD12-28 12 String

When it comes to Martin Guitars, Well, there is only one thing to say. It's a Martin, and the craftmanship, and build quality is second to none. This 12 String sings shines, and plays so beautifully. My Gibson J45, and Guild 12 Strings are both wonderful Guitars too, but the Martin is a notch or two above the rest. Thank you Martin for building such a precious Guitar that will satisfy any beginner, or Pro. Dave in Ventura, California.
Rated 5/5

A pinch-hitter home run

I bought this in person at Sweetwater during the pandemic when the presumed top choice Guild twelve string was temporarily unavailable. If this is second place, the Guild must be other-worldly. I may never find out, because the Martin sounds angelic, and has a wonderful neck, as well as all of the typical Martin beauty and quality. I couldn't justify the extra cost when the Guild came in, especially since I don't play a lot of twelve string. Having said that, I just can't put this guitar down, with its addictive, complex overtones and playability. I am totally happy with this purchase, facilitated as usual by the masterful sales engineer, Greg Baum.
Music background: Many years, many styles, local band performer and songwriter.
Rated 5/5

Martin HD-28 12 String a must to own!

Having owned over many but many brand new Martin guitars in the past 44 years this is my first 12 string purchase. I can say it does NOT disappoint. I have purchased along with this one a HD-28 in recent months. This HD-28 12 string is the perfect companion to fill the sounds I enjoy to play. Perfect set-up out of the box. Low and so easy to play! I play it along the HD-28 to listen to articulation and the HD-28 12 string has the audio projection I love! Workmanship top notch, as always, from Martin guitar! You can't go wrong! Jordan Dean my sales engineer as always took care of this so pleasant experience! He's the best!
Music background: Boomer player since 1979! My first guitar was from Paracho, Michoacan Mexico
Rated 5/5

The Best of the Best

I am a long time guitar player/collector. I have had 4-5 various 12 string acoustic guitars over the years. I have an HD-28 six string guitar that I also bought from Sweetwater that also is very amazing. I thought it would be nice to have the matching 12 string. I had VERY high expectations of this guitar and it EXCEEDED all of them. I have many guitars including custom made boutique guitars. This 12 string guitar plays with such ease and smoothness you don't even feel like you're playing a 12 string. The action as soon as I opened the case was perfect. It was still in tune (although a bit flat) I just started playing it as soon as I opened it and wrote a song on the first playing. The feel, the sound, the craftmanship all perfect. Yes it is a higher price point guitar level, but if you can afford it, you will not be disappointed. The Bracing system on Martin guitars make you feel like the top is alive.
Music background: 38 Year Guitar Player Semi Professional
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