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From Martinsound

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.

 

Model
HD-28
Construction
Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size
D-14 Fret
Top
Solid Sitka Spruce
Rosette
Style 28
Top Bracing Pattern
Standard ''X'' Scalloped
Top Braces
Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''
Back Material
Solid East Indian Rosewood
Back Purfling
HD Zig-Zag
Side Material
Solid East Indian Rosewood
Endpiece
White Boltaron
Endpiece Inlay
Black/White Boltaron
Binding
White Boltaron
Top Inlay Style
Bold Herringbone
Side Inlay
none
Back Inlay
Black/White Boltaron
Neck Material
Select Hardwood
Neck Shape
Low Profile
Nut Material
Bone
Headstock
Solid/Diamond/Square Taper
Headplate
Solid East Indian Rosewood /Raised Gold Foil
Heelcap
White Boltaron
Fingerboard Material
Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length
25.4''
Number of Frets Clear
14
Number of Frets Total
20
Fingerboard Width at Nut
1-11/16''
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret
2-1/8''
Fingerboard Position Inlays
Style 28
Fingerboard Binding
none
Finish Back & Sides
Polished Gloss
Finish Top
Polished Gloss
Finish Neck
Satin
Bridge Material
Solid Black Ebony
Bridge Style
Belly
Bridge String Spacing
2-1/8''
Saddle
16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone
Tuning Machines
Chrome Enclosed w/ Large Buttons
Recommended Strings
Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200)
Bridge & End Pins
White w/ Black Dots
Pickguard
Tortoise Color

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.

Returns

This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.

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