Martin - D-28 Acoustic Guitar - Sunburst 1935
Martin - D-28 Acoustic Guitar - Sunburst 1935
The Martin D-28 is widely regarded as the most iconic acoustic guitar in the world, trusted by generations of players and played by countless legends across genres. Its Dreadnought body size and scalloped bracing delivers the bold, projective tone with strong bass, clear trebles, and rich overtones that has defined acoustic music for nearly a century.
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The Nantel Verdict
Nearly 200 years of acoustic guitar building expertise in every instrument. The signature Martin tonal balance that sits perfectly in any musical context. Construction methods proven and perfected across generations of professionals. Solid wood tops that mature and improve in tone over years of playing.
Light gauge strings (.012s or lighter) let Martin's legendary scalloped bracing do exactly what it was designed for. Play this guitar every day and the top opens up beautifully - a Martin at one year genuinely sounds better than the day you bought it.
Martin has defined acoustic guitar since 1833 - nearly 200 years of wisdom in every joint. The signature voice is immediately recognizable on Nashville recordings, folk stages, and living room couches worldwide. Built for generations, these guitars genuinely sound better with age as solid wood matures. Owning a Martin isn't buying a guitar; it's beginning a musical relationship that deepens year after year.
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D-28
The Martin D-28 is widely regarded as the most iconic acoustic guitar in the world, trusted by generations of players and played by countless legends across genres. Its Dreadnought body size and scalloped bracing delivers the bold, projective tone with strong bass, clear trebles, and rich overtones that has defined acoustic music for nearly a century. Handcrafted with a solid spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, the D-28 produces a resonant voice that’s beautifully balanced for all playing styles. The satin neck, featuring a Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval profile, high-performance taper, and 25.4" scale length, ensures smooth, effortless playability. With antique white binding, an ebony fingerboard with mother of pearl dot inlays, an ebony bridge with bone pins, and nickel open gear tuners, the D-28 blends timeless craftsmanship with modern playability. Available in a variety of gloss and satin options, the D-28 is the guitar you can trust to unleash the artist within. Martin’s refreshed Standard Series for 2025 enhances tone, comfort, and style. Sitka spruce GE top bracing, as featured on the Modern Deluxe Series, delivers vintage-inspired tone and sustain, while updates like a reimagined neck profile, thinner fingerboard, and refined bridge and heel improve playability and aesthetics. Each guitar includes a hardshell case.
Overview |
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| Recommended Strings | Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium |
| Body Size | D-14 Fret |
| Finish Top | Gloss |
| Construction | Dovetail Neck Joint |
| Back and Side Finish | Gloss |
| Bracing Pattern | Forward-Shifted X-Brace |
| Scale Length | 25.4" |
| Brace Shape | GE-Scalloped |
| Fingerboard Width at Nut | 1 3/4'' |
| Top Material | Spruce |
| Neck Shape | GE Modified Low Oval |
| Back Material | East Indian Rosewood |
| Neck Taper | High-Performance Taper |
| Side Material | East Indian Rosewood |
| Electronics | None |
Top |
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| Top Color | 1935 Sunburst |
| Bridge Style | GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle |
| Binding | Antique White |
| Bridge String Spacing | 2 5/32" |
| Top Inlay Material | Multi-Stripe |
| Bridge Material | Ebony |
| Top Detail | Custom Ink |
| Bridge Pin Material | Bone |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Bridge Pin Dots | Faux Tortoise |
| Pickguard Inlay | None |
| Saddle | Compensated Bone |
| Rosette | Style 28 Multi-Stripe |
| Saddle Radius | 16" |
Body |
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| Brace Material | Spruce |
| Back and Sides Color | Natural |
| Brace Size | 5/16" |
| Back Detail | None |
| Back Purfling/Strip | Style 28 with Black Stripe |
| Back Inlay Material | Multi-Stripe |
| Heelcap | Antique White |
| Side Detail | None |
| Endpiece | Antique White |
| Side Inlay Material | None |
| Endpiece Inlay | Multi-Stripe |
Neck |
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| Neck Material | Select Hardwood |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
| Finish Neck | Satin |
| Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret | 2 1/8'' |
| Neck Color | Dark Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Inlay Style | Style 28 |
| Number of Frets Total | 20 |
| Fingerboard Inlay Material | Mother of Pearl |
| Neck Joins Body At | 14th Fret |
| Fingerboard Binding Material | None |
| Side Dots | White |
Headstock |
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| Headstock Shape | Solid with Square Taper and Diamond |
| Tuning Machines | Nickel Open Gear |
| Headplate Material | East Indian Rosewood |
| Knob | Butterbean |
| Headplate Logo Style | Script Old Style Overlay |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Headplate Binding Material | None |
Misc |
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| Case | Molded Hardshell |
| Left Handed Availability | true |
| Label | None |
| Pleked | true |
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Martin is one of the most recognized names in musical instruments worldwide. Known for exceptional build quality, innovative design, and reliable performance across every price range, Martin instruments are trusted by beginners and touring professionals alike.
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