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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: The fret ends were smoothed and polished. The guitar was humidified to correct low-humidity dryness and stabilize the instrument. The truss rod and bridge were adjusted. All frets were leveled, re-crowned, and polished. No further work was needed.
This Martin HD-28 is a legendary dreadnought that delivers the kind of rich, authoritative tone that has shaped countless recordings and stages. Its spruce top and forward-shifted scalloped bracing give it bold projection and quick response, while East Indian rosewood back and sides add deep low end, sparkling highs, and lush harmonic bloom. The GE Modified Low Oval neck with high-performance taper feels smooth and effortless, making it just as satisfying for flatpicking as it is for full, driving strums. Finished in stunning 1933 Ambertone with herringbone trim and classic Style 28 details, this HD-28 is a true long-term investment built to open up and inspire for decades.
From Martin and Co.
The HD-28 blends legendary Martin tone with timeless craftsmanship. Scalloped bracing and bold herringbone trim pair with rosewood and spruce construction for powerful, balanced sound—trusted by generations and ready for today’s artist.
Top Material: Spruce
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: 1933 Ambertone
Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
Top Detail: None
Binding: Antique White
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
Bridge Pin Material: Bone
Bridge Pin Dots: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: None
Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius: 16"
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: Natural
Back Detail: None
Side Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag with Black Stripe
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Side Inlay Material: None
Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Heelcap: Antique White
Endpiece: Antique White
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Finish Neck: Satin
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares Long
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Knob: Butterbean
Nut Material: Bone
Pickup: LR Baggs HiFi
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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