Martin D28 Standard Series Acoustic Guitar

One of the most ordinary, over rated guitars on the planet.

Vastly over rated guitar. Tone may be balanced but there is nothing particularly nice about D28s. I've owned 2 and it's been near impossible to get any complex sounds out of them. They can sound like cardboard boxes, little bass. They do have a very balanced sound and are great for professional quality recordings via microphone. Also if you're a bluegrass player, which is most unlikely in Australia, they do can be heard over banjos and mandolins etc. If you're after an emotive, great sounding instrument, keep looking cause the Martin D28 certainly isn't one of them. I've owned some great chinese instruments, and some very expensive USA made guitars, so I know my instruments. Most likely the HD28 has a wider frequency range, as does the D35. D28 Marquis is a great guitar but have a V neck and wide neck. There are many better, hand made dreadnoughts coming out of the USA that are far superior to the D28.

In response to heyyeahyou about a tradesperson blaming their tools. I'm sorry but some tools just get blunt or aren't up to scratch. I know guitars well. Do the research. There are numerous forums out there saying the same as me. D28 guitars can definately sound like cardboard boxes. Materials used. So what. Most guitars today use sitka spruce, east indian rosewood and sitka spruce for bracing. They all don't sound like D28s though, thankfully. Some sound like canons, grand pianos, open and delightful. My experience with D28s is that they are some of the most ordinary guitars on the planet for anything other than recording and possibly playing live via onboard electronics should anyone desire to put that into their D28. However, pre 1970 D28s might be a different story due to the age of the guitars and the use of Brazilian Rosewood. East Indian Rosewood can sound just as good. I've kept many guitars in my collection but let the D28s go. I have a Huss and Dalton DTR with Cocobola back and sides. It is AMAZING and what one would expect from a high end martin. Only the Marquis comes anywhere near to it in anyway. D28s are hit or miss and there's plenty online to say that. I"ve been researching, playing and buying guitars for over 30 years. Have sold them for a living. There are some magic guitars from USA , Japan, Korea and China, and there are plenty of duds as well. I have played music many times that has emotionally moved people to tears, and joy. I am not a hack and I don't blame my instruments for poor playing. Take my word. D28s can sound like boxes stuffed with socks. That's just a fact. If you haven't experienced that then you have a good D28.

The Basics

The D-28 is the Dreadnought by which all others are judged. Constructed of solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, Sitka spruce top and mahogany neck, this instrument has been a favorite of artists from Hank Williams Sr. to Jimmy Page. Massive bass response balanced with articulate highs makes this a benchmark acoustic guitar and a must-have for every guitarist. Perfect for the intermediate and advanced player

Specifications

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''

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:Black

Martin D28 Standard Series Acoustic Guitar

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