Martin Guitar D-28

Iconic Dreadnought for Legendary Tone

The Martin D-28 is the quintessential dreadnought acoustic guitar, a cornerstone of American music since 1931, handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Renowned for its bold, powerful sound and enduring legacy—played by legends like Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, and Bob Dylan—it’s ideal for folk, blues, rock, and singer-songwriters across Australia. With a solid spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides, the D-28 delivers unmatched projection and balance, making it a must-have for performers and collectors.

Exceptional Sound Quality

The D-28’s forward-shifted X-bracing and scalloped spruce top produce the classic Martin dreadnought voice:

• Body: Dreadnought shape with a solid Sitka spruce top for bright, articulate highs and dynamic range, paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides for warm mids and deep lows. The genuine mahogany neck enhances sustain and response.
• Tone: Bold and powerful with incredible projection and clarity, offering a balanced, versatile sound that excels in strumming, fingerpicking, and recording. The rosewood’s richness adds complexity, while the spruce ensures sparkle and volume.
• Neck: Select hardwoods with a modified low oval profile and vintage taper for comfortable playability. The East Indian rosewood fingerboard has a 25.4″ scale, 20 frets, and Style 28 inlays for smooth fretting.
• Bridge: East Indian rosewood with a drop-in bone saddle for precise intonation and enhanced sustain.
• Tuners: Nickel open-gear with ivoroid buttons for reliable tuning stability.
• Strings: Typically light-gauge phosphor bronze for balanced tone and ease of play.

As Eric Clapton said, “The D-28 is the sound of my life.” A 2025 Guitar World review calls it “the gold standard for dreadnoughts,” praising its “explosive volume and nuanced harmonics.” It’s the choice for artists like Neil Young and Johnny Cash, with users noting its “punchy, balanced tone” that ages beautifully.

Durable and Timeless Design

• Finish: Hand-rubbed gloss nitrocellulose for a vintage look and enhanced resonance.
• Aesthetics: Features Style 28 appointments like abalone purfling, multi-stripe rosette, and diamond/square inlays for elegant, traditional styling.
• Build Quality: Solid woods with a dovetail neck joint for efficient vibration transfer, bone nut/saddle, and premium appointments for lifelong durability. Weighing approximately 4.5–5 lbs, it’s balanced for all-day comfort.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, the D-28 is built to last generations. Prices range from $2,799–$3,099 USD (AUD 4,200–4,650), available at AudioShop Australia with fast delivery.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Dreadnought, solid Sitka spruce top, East Indian rosewood back/sides
• Neck: Select hardwoods, modified low oval profile
• Fingerboard: East Indian rosewood, 25.4″ scale, 20 frets, Style 28 inlays
• Bridge: East Indian rosewood, drop-in bone saddle
• Tuners: Nickel open-gear with ivoroid buttons
• Bracing: Forward-shifted scalloped X
• Nut/Saddle: Bone
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

Notes

• No Electronics – Pure acoustic; for amplified use, consider the D-28E variant with Fishman electronics.
• Setup Recommendation – Professional setup advised to optimize action and intonation for vintage feel.
• Care Instructions – Store in a hardshell case (~$200–$300 AUD) to protect the nitro finish; clean with a soft cloth.
• Warranty – Verify with retailer; register with Martin for support.

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