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Martin HD-28 Acoustic Guitar - Sunburst

6-string Acoustic Guitar with Solid Spruce Top, Solid East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides, and Ebony Fingerboard - Sunburst
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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 scalloped X-bracing. Used in 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 on top and rosewood back and sides. The Martin HD-28 is both loud and subtle 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, period. 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 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 HD-28 stays 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 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
  • 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: Sunburst
  • 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: 10Y18HD28SUNBURST

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Rated 5/5

A Martim Friend

My first experience with a Martin guitar was the Martin D-41. It was excuisite, a cannon and beautiful. To my dismay, I was so excited about the purchase, I did not order the guitar with a 1 3/4 inch neck. In 2009, you had to do that. Now, most martin's come that way. I gave that guitat to my nephew, who was thrilled. Then last summer, I bought the Martin HD-28, Sunburst. At first, because I had history with the 41, I kind of had this "difficult to make me happy with anything else." However, upon taking this guitar to my local guitar shop, they adjusted the bridge and installed med strings on it. Much better. Only one thing I miss tho. The 41 had a nice thick pick guard. It didn't affect tbe sound at all. Otherwise, it still has magnificent over-tones, projection, tone and it practically plays itself. No wrestling match here! Pick one up soon!
Music background: 8 years public school band, Clarinet, playing guitar to help me learn the notes rhat make up chords, playing since 1964. Still active. Country music is my preference with Travis picking.
Rated 5/5

HD-28 Sunburst, AMAZING!

I've had the guitar for about 6 months as time of this review. What can I say that hasn't been said already? First the guitar is gorgeous! The sunburst is beautiful and I love the contrast of the the herringbone against the dark. From the first G chord strum I am in love. So full and lush. The tone is killer on thing! I am primarily a strummer and I think this is what it excels at. I am noticing that after just 6 months of use, the guitar is opening up and sounding better than when it arrived, I've no doubt it will keep sounding better and better as time goes on. Couldn't be more happy with this guitar. Sweetwater is super easy to deal with and Derrick gets it done for me every time!
Rated 5/5

Great Craftsmanship As Expected!

I ordered this guitar back in June at the beginning of the limited shutdown at the Martin factory due to the virus; Received it the day before Thanksgiving....I am so glad i pre-ordered with my pals at Sweetwater! This is by far the best quality Martin Guitar i have seen in decades, made with love no doubt...Every detail matched...This is truly a handmade Martin D-28 Sunburst. Martin's limited production line is producing some of the best Guitars to ever leave the factory....Don't miss out! And God bless all the incredible craftsmen and craftswomen in Nazareth, PA. They take the time to do it right.
Music background: Guitar Teacher And Tiki Bar Jam Expert, Florida Keys & Everglades Area.
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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