Martin D-28
Overview
The Martin D-28 is one of the most iconic acoustic guitars ever produced, a benchmark dreadnought that has shaped the sound of folk, country, and bluegrass music for nearly a century. It features a solid Sitka spruce top with a solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, a modified low-oval select hardwood neck, and an ebony fingerboard with 20 frets. The combination of spruce and rosewood produces the classic D-28 tone: powerful bass response, clear and present midrange, and shimmering highs with exceptional projection that fills a room without amplification. The forward-shifted X-bracing pattern enhances volume and responsiveness, and the tone improves significantly as the top opens up with regular playing over time. Build quality reflects Martin's centuries-long tradition of lutherie excellence, with precise dovetail neck joints, clean binding, and an open-pore finish that allows the wood to resonate freely. This guitar is essential for serious acoustic players, singer-songwriters, and flatpickers who demand the definitive dreadnought sound. The substantial price reflects its status as a professional instrument, and budget-minded players should explore Martin's lower-tier offerings first.
Acoustic Guitars
One of the most iconic acoustic guitars ever produced, delivering the benchmark dreadnought sound with spruce and rosewood construction that has shaped folk, country, and bluegrass for nearly a century.
Instrument Details
$3,299
Professional
Brand
Martin
Type
Dreadnought Acoustic
Made In
USA
Year
1931
