Martin Guitars
D-28 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

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Specifications:
MODEL: D-28
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
TOP MATERIAL: Spruce
BACK AND SIDE MATERIAL: East Indian Rosewood
FINISH TOP: Gloss
CONSTRUCTION: Dovetail Neck Joint
BRACING PATTERN: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
BRACE SHAPE: Non-Scalloped
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4"
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 3/4"
NUT MATERIAL: Bone
SADDLE: Compensated Bone
NUMBER OF FRETS: 20
NECK MATERIAL: Select Harwood
NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval
NECK TAPER: High-Performance Taper
FINISH NECK: Satin
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Ebony
TUNING MACHINES: Chrome Enclosed Gear
BRIDGE STYLE: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
ELECTRONICS: n/a
CASE: Molded Hardshell, included
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Reviews
My 000C12 - 16E Nylon Martin 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful




















Everything about it is well designed and the finish is exquisite. I fits my hand and body size perfectly. It has a newly designed pickup system that is a joint effort of Martin and Fishman and it does a great job of delivering pure notes from all six strings. There are three adjustment thumb dials just inside the sound hole that work ergonomically to the point where I didn't need to think about them. It records really well in either straight to mic/sound card or audio interfaces to pro-level DAW modalities. And if I want to, I can sound like a classical guitarist, or, someone playing a hot Fender Strat, all with the same guitar and strings. I really appreciate that kind of flexibility.
So this guitar will be kept in the family for decades. One of my classical guitars, now 50 years old, will also stay with my descendants. And it doesn't hurt that all of them are appreciating in value between 10 and 20% year over year.
I have never heard even one Martin owner express buyer's remorse concerning a Martin made in the Nazareth Shop as mine was. Quite the opposite and I have to say, that with this Martin Nylon, I am very happy. Besides. if Willy can become a mega star with Trigger, that's enough for me.
D-28 Guitar Bliss 5 of 6 customers found this review helpful




















Great Guitar 7 of 8 customers found this review helpful




















One fine guitar 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful




















Best thing I ever bought 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful




















40 Years After 12 of 12 customers found this review helpful




















3rd Review 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful




















This is my 3rd review and I've had this guitar for almost 5 years now and thought I'd give another update.
Pros:
Aesthetically pleasing, very easy to play, stays in tune and has the most beautiful rich warm tone. I could sit there and strum a G chord all day.
Cons: Now this may vary on how you take care of your guitar and where you live.
Like I said in a previous review, the frets popped, got them fixed and they got sharp again, so I bought a tool and fixed it myself. The humidipaks I also previously talked about didn't help with the frets popping in the hard case, it actually might have been a part of why they popped and my neck warped a bit. In saying that my neck did warp so I adjusted the rod to get rid of the buzz but can't fix the dead noted between the 9th and 14th frets. Still played beautifully below the 9th. Looking down the neck I can see that warped drop down off of the body at the heel. My friend has had his now for 2 years and using humidipaks with no trouble. All guitars are different so it may happen to him later, it might not.
Very dry winters here in Nunatsiavut and I am using humidifiers but those electric heaters are killers also. I will try to get her fixed.
My D28 sounds better now than on the day I got it.. 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful




















Simple and beautiful 11 of 11 customers found this review helpful




















Being in very dry Calgary I got a soundhole humidifier and a hygrometer for my case and made sure that it lived in the case when not being played. When they're new it's really important to keep an eye on them if you're in a place that's very dry or very humid. I found that it changed significantly in volume and tone the first few months and then less so after that. Now that it's 8 years old and in Victoria's 50% humidity I don't need to pay so much attention.
I got it before the exchange went a bit crazy but it's still worth it at these prices. Sure, try all the variants and see what you want. There's some that are cheaper, some more expensive, but with a solid wood Martin it will last longer than you do so pick one you're happy with. If you're a young person and thinking it's too much money I would counsel to stretch and get a good acoustic that will last you the rest of your life. You will not regret it, you will not remember the pain of buying it forever. You will, however, have a life of playing a beautiful guitar. I have this and a Telecaster and it's all I really need.
My main squeeze for life 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful




















beautiful tone 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful




















Amazing Guitar! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful




















Great but one thing 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful




















She lasted me just about 2 years and the frets popped. Scrapes the skin off my hand but I will get her filed. I want to keep this guitar forever.
D-28 Answer to My Dreams! 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful




















Martin D28 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful




















This guitar took about 2 to 3 weeks of regular playing to open up and break in, the sound improves and changes significantly over this period. Have fun!
THIS IS THE ONE!!! 6 of 7 customers found this review helpful




















Beautiful Guitar 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful




















I just wanted a decent looking guitar with a plain black pick guard and am I glad I picked this one. The sound is just soo good! She stays in tune very well and I stock up on Humidipaks to take care of mine in our super dry winters. The action is at a perfect low for easy playing and I don't think i'll ever need another unless I really wanna hit those high notes and have a cutaway.
Love 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful




















Martin D-28 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful




















New D-28!!! 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful




















Beautiful Sitka top & without a doubt, some of the best East Indian rosewood I've seen in awhile! Martin D-28...no frills, just the best workhorse on the market!!!
Why did I wait so long? 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful




















martin D-28 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful




















martin D-28 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful




















D-28L 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful




















Very Proud owner of both D-18 and D-28!!!!! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful




















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.
Consumate Bluegrass Box 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful




















D-28 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful




















A real workhorse 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful




















MARTIN D-28 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful




















Rental rates
This product is normally available for rental. Please contact your preferred location for further information.
Your Store:1 Day $62.00
1 Week $124.00
1 Month $248.00
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