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Martin HD-28 Acoustic Guitar - Ambertone

6-string Acoustic Guitar with Solid Spruce Top, Solid East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides, and Ebony Fingerboard - Ambertone
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Classic Dreadnought from Martin

The Martin HD-28 dreadnought acoustic guitar boasts the same design that made the D-28 a classic — herringbone top trim and Martin's time-tested forward-shifted X-bracing. Used for all styles of music, the HD-28 offers the deep bass response that's made Martin dreadnoughts so popular. 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 spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides. The Martin HD-28 is both loud and dynamic and has a quick response with excellent note definition. Many acoustic players here at Sweetwater have an HD-28 in their collection.

Premium Martin craftsmanship

The HD-28 is Martin's premium dreadnought, considered by many guitarists to be the finest-sounding guitar Martin has ever made. With a solid spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, this Martin HD-28 is a beautiful, immaculately designed acoustic guitar. The select wood 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 HD-28 stays reliably in tune with nickel open-geared tuners — complete with stylish butterbean knobs.

The HD-28's sound and robust projection make it ideal for live performance as well as recording. In addition, the HD-28 is great for aggressive strumming or subtle fingerpicking — bluegrass, folk, even acoustic rock sound great on the HD-28.

Martin HD-28 Acoustic Guitar Features:

  • Solid spruce and East Indian rosewood provide you with sweet, bold, and balanced sound
  • Black ebony 20-fret fingerboard feels amazing and responds beautifully
  • Forward-shifted X-bracing provides stellar support
  • Comfortable high performance taper neck
  • Adorned with stunning herringbone inlays

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Dreadnought
  • Back & Sides Wood: East Indian Rosewood
  • Top Wood: Spruce
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Ambertone
  • Body Bracing: Scalloped Forward Shifted X-bracing
  • Binding: Antique White
  • Neck Wood: Select Hardwood
  • Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval, High Performance Taper
  • Radius: 16"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Diamonds & Squares Long Pattern
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • Nut Width: 1.75"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
  • Strings: Acoustic SP 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Medium, .013-.056
  • Case Included: Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 10Y18HD28AMBERTONE

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Rated 5/5

Martin HD 28 Ambertone

This magnificent instrument is leagues above all acoustic guitars I've played. Workmanship is perfect!
It amazes me that this guitar will only sound better with age. It already sounds fantastic. This is truly a guitar of a lifetime and a legacy to leave to the grandkids. Sweetwater was responsive and friendly. No regrets!
Music background: Old man with an awesome guitar.
Rated 5/5

Sit next to someone.

I live in Sun City West Az where we have a jam group of about 50. Usually 6-10 show up every week. After a while you hear the tone you want. D-28
Rated 5/5

always wanted

always wanted a new martin but was afraid to pull the trigger. after talking member of Sweetwaters i felt comfortable buying without having my hands on it.best guitar i have ever owned.i made the right decision.
thanks to sweetwaters
Rated 5/5

Best guitar I've ever heard.

I recently purchased a Taylor 814 CE Deluxe at anot her guitar store chain. It was so beautiful... it was truly a work of art. It was also a fingerpicker's dream. I don't play that way much though. So I took it back and with a full refund I bought a Martin HD28 for less. It is without a doubt the best, most balanced, sweetest sounding guitar I've ever heard. I wasn't sure what balanced was until I heard this guitar. Now I know. This thing rings like a bell, sounds so piano like down low. The sound is magnificent. The pictures don't do it justice. It's not muddy at all. You can see the wood grain through all its clear colors. It's beautiful! You won't regret it. It really is a tone cannon.
Music background: Over 50 years
Rated 5/5

Best Guitar I've Ever Owned

I've owned two Martins in my life, and had several other guitars pass through my hands. This guitar beats them all. If you want a smaller, more compact sound, there are other models that might suit you better - but this guitar is a canon and my life companion. Lovely instrument!
Music background: Professional
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