Martin - HD-28 Standard Series Solid Sitka Spruce
One of our best-selling models, the HD-28 includes many of the options guitar players and collectors prize in historic Martins. A Sitka spruce top with East Indian rosewood back and sides, all wrapped together in Martin’s classic herringbone inlay. Perfect for the intermediate and advanced player.
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The Nantel Verdict
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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BODY | |
| Body Shape | Dreadnought |
| Top | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Back | Solid East Indian Rosewood |
| Side | Solid East Indian Rosewood |
| Bracing | Forward Shifted Scalloped X-Bracing |
| Binding | Herringbone with Black/White Top, Black Back |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
NECK | |
| Profile | Modified Low Oval |
| Scale Length | 25.4" (645 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 16" (406 mm) |
| Neck Material | Select Hardwood |
| Fret Count | 20 |
| Frets | 20 Frets Clear |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.75" (44.5 mm) |
| Inlays | Style 28 with White Diamonds |
| Joint | Dovetail |
HARDWARE | |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Bridge | Ebony Belly |
| Saddle Material | Bone |
| Tuning Machines | Enclosed Nickel with Butterbean Knobs |
| Pickguard | Tortoise Color |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable |
GENERAL | |
| Color | Natural |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Case | Hardshell Case |
| Strings | Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 MA540T (.012–.054) |
| Country Of Origin | USA |
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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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