Martin Guitars D-28 - Long & McQuade Musical Instruments

Description

MODEL D-28
CONSTRUCTION: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce
ROSETTE: Style 28
TOP BRACING PATTERN: Standard ''X''
TOP BRACES: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''
BACK MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
BACK PURFLING: Style 28
SIDE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
ENDPIECE: White Boltaron
ENDPIECE INLAY: Black/White Boltaron
BINDING: White Boltaron
TOP INLAY STYLE: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
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''
# OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
# 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 ; Sunburst available at additional cost.
FINISH NECK: Satin
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
BRIDGE STYLE: Belly
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-1/8''
SADDLE: 16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone
TUNING MACHINES: Gotoh Chrome w/ Large Buttons
RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin Studio Performance Medium Phosphor Bronze (MSP4200)
BRIDGE & END PINS: White w/ Black Dots
PICKGUARD: Black
CASE: 640 Molded
INTERIOR LABEL: none
ELECTRONICS: Optional

Reviews

D-28L
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Calgary Alberta
I "stumbled" on this "gem" back in september 2012 and bought it in november. left-handed; gently used. a truly iconic, classic acoustic guitar! it's a clean, beautiful guitar with great sound! i've concluded that to pay any more for an acoustic guitar you are only getting "bells and whistles!" I highly recommend the D-28! Posted by scott a. e. stimson on Apr 20, 2013

Very Proud owner of both D-18 and D-28!!!!!
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Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Moncton New Brunswick
Well to start off;Martin Guitars are among the best guitars in the world,having played Taylors,yamaha,ovation,etc...these beauties deliver great tones,crisp high's and thundering lows.I guess the negative point would be the price...I would recomend this guitar to anybody who enjoy beauty and unequal sound.Martin may you live forever. Posted by Jean-Pierre Anglehart on Oct 27, 2012

Consumate Bluegrass Box
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Value		Overall
Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Oshawa Ontario
I recently decided to pursue Bluegrass music, specifically solo fiddle tunes on guitar. The Taylor GS-8 thatI originally purchased (great sounding guitar BTW) was really fighting me on some parts of the neck. I have small hands and had dedicated most of my close to 30 yrs plying to the electric, so I figured I'd just have to suck it up and persevere until I got stronger on the acoustic. Then one day I saw this D-28 at my local L&M and tried it out. It just fit like a glove, the neck is so comfortable and the sound is well, pure Martin. I really don't think you can get better than that. I've owned two high end Taylors now and they're both gone. The Martin is here for life. Posted by Will Zaver on Mar 30, 2012

D-28
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Value		Overall
Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Calgary Alberta
You can't go wrong with this guitar. If you are looking for a guitar that you can really get the most out of, this is it. It's not too fancy but it's still beautiful. Great tone and playability, and price. Can't wait for mine to open up so it sounds even better! If you are in the market for a new acoustic, BUY THIS GUITAR! Posted by anonymous on Mar 11, 2012

A real workhorse
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Value		Overall
Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Moncton New Brunswick
If you're looking for a hard working acoustic guitar, and don't need the ornate details, this is what you need! In terms of tone, playability and crafstmanship, this is without doubt one of the finest mass produced guitars on the market. Living in Canada, all I can suggest is buy a humidifier and keep it in a temperature controlled room, in it's case, whenever not being played. The finish is slightly thin, so TLC is required when owning one of these beauties. Cleaning with a slightly damp cloth after every session or so, is all that is required to keep your D-28 in tip top shape. I'd recommend this guitar to anyone looking to step up to the next level in their guitar purchasing. From fingerstyle to flatpicking to just regular old strumming, this guitar handles it all.. and with class. With that said, I do give this box a perfect 10. Posted by Dave Steen on Feb 17, 2012

MARTIN D-28
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Value		Overall
Product Experience	I own it	Closest Store	Edmonton Alberta
The only flaw I can find in this otherwise superior acoustic guitar is the 'plasic' strap button on the bottom of the instrument. Would like brass. Not a big deal. I can probably find one. In general, the D-28 is the finest acoustic guitar I have ever owned or played. Playability is top notch. Resonance and tone are beyond superb. I,ve been playing everything from jazz to country for nearly fifty years. I know a thing or two about guitars. "American made" is a real bonus for me! Posted by Brian Bullock on Dec 4, 2009