Vintage Inspiration with Modern Updates
The 000-28E Modern Deluxe represents a new spin on the brand's do-it-all, short-scale classic. This guitar features a spruce Vintage Tone System (VTS) top with East Indian rosewood back and sides with flamed maple binding, delivering the kind of tone and projection that has won over countless players. Additional high-end appointments include a dovetail neck joint and natural protein glue construction that enhance and support the aged tone of this seminal acoustic. Onboard Fishman Aura VT Blend electronics with hidden volume and tone controls deliver a big, lively, direct sound without detracting from the natural beauty of your instrument. Take it from Sweetwater: The 000-28E Modern Deluxe will connect you to the sound and feel of the past while firmly rooting you in the present.
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Vintage Tone System top for a well-aged sonic character
Something magical happens to a guitar's solid wood top over years of regular playing. Harmonics become richer, the frequency response seems to widen, and everything just sounds a bit sweeter. Martin's Vintage Tone System uses torrefaction to release excess moisture, and accelerate the decomposition of biopolymers, creating a drier and more stable top. In other words, the VTS process effectively puts years of sonic experience into your 000-28E Modern Deluxe before you even play your first note.
An orchestra in 6-string form
Frequently hailed by guitarists as arguably Martin’s most versatile body shape, the Orchestra Model (better known by the “OM” designation) combines the comfort of a 000 with a long-scale snap. In fact, the only substantial difference between Martin’s OM and 000 models is the scale length, with the 000 clocking in with a 24.9-inch scale and the OM boasting a 25.4-inch scale — the latter being the same scale featured on Martin’s historic dreadnought models. In more pragmatic terms, Martin’s OM guitars are championed for their superb size-to-power ratio, exceptional string-to-string balance, and ample projection. Moreover, players who regularly venture out of E standard will find that a longer-scale instrument like a Martin OM accommodates dropped tunings far better than shorter-scale instruments.
Quality materials deliver timeless tone
A quality acoustic guitar is all about the wood, and the Martin 000-28E serves up a classic tonewood pairing with no compromises. The top is solid spruce for robust projection and crystalline note clarity. Its back and sides are made of solid East Indian rosewood, a classic Martin material. A select ultra-low-profile neck and solid ebony fretboard give the Martin 000-28E incredible response and feel. Ebony is also used for the bridge for further tonal enhancement.
Martin 000-28E Modern Deluxe Features:
- VTS spruce top with scalloped spruce 5/16-in. X-bracing for pristine highs and rich midrange
- East Indian rosewood back and sides for beautiful low end
- Ebony fretboard with 20 frets and abalone diamond and square inlays
- Dovetail neck joint and natural protein glue construction enhance and support the aged tone
- Ultra-modern 2-way steel truss rod makes the neck incredibly easy to adjust and is 64% lighter than a traditional truss rod
- Fishman Aura VT Blend electronics deliver stellar sound quality for plugged-in performance
- Modern belly bridge with drop-in compensated TUSQ saddle
- Faux tortoise pickguard
- Gold open-gear tuning machines with butter-bean knobs
