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Condition: Used, Very Good

The HD-28, a guitar with a decades-long pedigree. We see them often, though our excitement hasn't diminished for this model at all! An iconic guitar, dressed to the nines, and playing great. This HD-28 benefits from Martin's patented VTS torrefaction process, adding age and warmth to a classic sound!

SP Luthier Notes: Fret dress and setup

From Martin and Co.

C.F MARTIN & CO. has been creating the finest instruments in the world for over 175 years. It continues to innovate, introducing techniques and features that have become industry standards including X-bracing, the 14-fret guitar and the "Dreadnought" size. One of the world's leading acoustic instrument makers, Martin guitars are hand-made by skilled craftsmen and women, who use a combination of new design and techniques along with those introduced by the company founder.

The company is also known for producing high-quality, popular acoustic guitar strings. These include the Martin SP® LIFESPAN™ line - the fastest-growing treated string in the industry, and the Martin SP line - which uses an industry leading core wire to hold tunings better.

Martin guitars and Martin Strings are the instruments and strings of choice for musicians around the world, from the icons of rock, country, folk and bluegrass to those just beginning their careers. They can be seen across all segments of pop culture, from television (Glee, Psych, Raising Hope and American Idol) to the movies; on Broadway and in books, online, and gracing the covers of popular magazines on newsstands everywhere.  

 

Model
Custom Shop HD-28
Year
2018
Serial
2231647
Body Size
D-14 Fret
Construction
Dovetail Neck Joint
Bracing Pattern
DOM #1A
Brace Shape
Scalloped
Top Material
Sitka Spruce (VTS)
Back Material
East Indian Rosewood
Side Material
East Indian Rosewood
Finish Top
Gloss
Back & Side Finish
Gloss
Scale Length
25.4"
Fingerboard Width at Nut
1 11/16"
Neck Shape
Low Profile

Neck Taper

Electronics
None
Top Color
Clear
Binding
White Boltaron
Top Inlay Material
Bold Herringbone
Top Detail
None
Pickguard
Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay
None
Rosette
Style 28
Bridge Style
Standard Belly
Bridge String Spacing
2 1/8"
Bridge Material
Ebony
Bridge Pin Material
White
Bridge Pin Dots
Black
Saddle
Compensated Bone
Saddle Radius
16"
Brace Material
Sitka Spruce
Brace Size
5/16"
Back Purfling/Strip
HD Zig-Zag
Heelcap
White Boltaron
Endpiece
White Boltaron
Endpiece Inlay
.0325" B/W Boltaron
Back & Sides Color
None
Back Detail
None
Back Inlay Material
.0325" B/W Boltaron
Side Detail
None
Side Inlay Material
None
Neck Material
Genuine Mahogany 12/4
Finish Neck
Satin
Neck Color
Dark Mahogany
Number of Frets
20
Neck Joins Body at
14th Fret
Side Dots
White
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Fingerboard width at 12th Fret
2 1/8"
Fingerboard Inlay Style
Style 28 Dots
Fingerboard Inlay Material
Mother-of-Pearl
Fingerboard Binding Material
None
Headstock Shape
Solid with Square Taper
Headplate Material
Solid East Indian Rosewood
Headplate Logo Style
Raised Gold Foil
Headplate Binding Material
None
Tuning Machines
Grover Chrome 102-18C
Knob
Chrome
Nut Material
Bone
Case
Hardshell

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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