Description

The Martin Standard Series M-28 brings the much-loved Grand Auditorium style back into the fold, pairing a wide lower bout with a comfortable, shallower body depth. With its solid spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, and Golden Era inspired scalloped X bracing, this is a guitar that delivers classic Martin richness with superb balance and clarity across all six strings. Whether you are a fingerstyle player looking for articulation and headroom, a flatpicker who needs projection without boom, or a songwriter wanting an inspiring all-rounder, the M-28 offers a refined feel and a timeless Style 28 aesthetic. From its long 25.4 inch scale and GE Modified Low Oval neck to its bold herringbone trim and abalone inlays, it is every inch a modern classic in the Standard Series. Grand Auditorium Comfort with Big-Guitar Power The M body size combines a wide lower bout with a 000 depth, giving you the projection and resonance of a larger guitar while keeping the body comfortably slim. That means plenty of volume and low-end presence, but with a more controlled, balanced response that sits beautifully in a mix and feels easy to handle on stage or on the sofa. Classic Spruce and Rosewood Voice A solid spruce top matched with East Indian rosewood back and sides delivers the quintessential Martin sound: crisp articulation, deep bass, and lush overtones. Chords bloom with complexity, single notes ring with definition, and the guitar responds dynamically to both a light touch and a heavy pick attack, making it a versatile choice for multiple styles. Golden Era Inspired Bracing and Neck Feel Golden Era scalloped X bracing, as seen on the Modern Deluxe Series, gives the top extra responsiveness and liveliness, helping the M-28 feel open and expressive straight out of the case. The long 25.4 inch scale length and GE Modified Low Oval neck profile provide a familiar, refined playing feel, with plenty of string tension for clarity and a comfortable carve that suits both thumb-over and classical thumb-behind techniques. Timeless Style 28 Appointments Bold herringbone purfling, antique white binding, and abalone Diamonds & Squares Long fingerboard inlays give the M-28 its unmistakable Style 28 look. A gloss finish on the body, satin neck, faux tortoise pickguard and nickel open gear tuners complete a classy, vintage inspired aesthetic that looks as good under stage lights as it does in the studio. Key Features M/0000 Grand Auditorium Body – The wide lower bout and 000 depth deliver the power and projection of a larger guitar with the comfort and control of a smaller body, ideal for long sessions and versatile playing styles. Solid Spruce Top with East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides – This classic tonewood pairing provides crisp highs, strong low end and rich overtones, giving you a full, sophisticated acoustic voice that works for fingerstyle, strumming and flatpicking alike. Golden Era Scalloped X Bracing – GE inspired scalloped bracing lets the top move more freely, enhancing responsiveness, sustain and dynamic range so the guitar feels lively and expressive under the fingers. GE Modified Low Oval Neck with Ebony Fingerboard – The long 25.4 inch scale and comfortable GE Modified Low Oval profile offer a familiar, fast-playing feel, while the ebony fingerboard and abalone inlays add smooth playability and a premium look. SpecificationsBody Body Size: M/0000 14-Fret Top Material: Spruce Top Colour: Aging Toner Top Finish: Gloss Bracing Pattern: X Brace Brace Shape: Golden Era Scalloped Back Material: East Indian Rosewood Side Material: East Indian Rosewood Back and Side Finish: Gloss Pickguard: Faux Tortoise Neck Neck Material: Select Hardwood Neck Shape: Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval Neck Finish: Satin Scale Length: 25.4″ Number of Frets: 20 Total Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds & Squares Long Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4″ Hardware Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear Bridge Material: …