Built around the classic bluegrass power standard, this Martin HD-28 matches a solid spruce top treated with Aging Toner under a full-gloss finish to solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, reinforced internally with GE-scalloped forward-shifted X-bracing via a true dovetail neck joint. A select hardwood neck features a GE Modified Low Oval shape with a High-Performance Taper, holding a 25.4" scale ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl Style 28 inlays and a 1 3/4" bone nut. Vintage-inspired appointments include antique white body binding, multi-stripe top and rosette purfling, a faux tortoise pickguard, nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs, and a GE Modern Belly ebony bridge with a compensated bone saddle and bone pins. Tipping the scales at 4 lbs 7 oz, this iconic dreadnought arrives complete with a molded hardshell case.

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. 

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