Description
How do you take a guitar that’s defined a generation (and then some) and still manage to improve upon it? Well, Martin have done just that by applying small but effective changes to their iconic dreadnought guitar.
Over 185 years, Martin’s original and most discernible models have largely remained intact and unchanged, demonstrating the winning formula that they established almost two centuries ago. For 2025, they’ve introduced a sweeping wave of updates to elevate the sound, playability, and aesthetics of these cornerstone guitars, from Golden Era bracing to subtle neck & heel improvements.
Key Features
- Classic Martin Wood Combinations – In true Martin D-28 fashion, this Martin features a solid East Indian Rosewood Body with a solid Spruce top as well as a beautifully dark Ebony fingerboard for rich overtones, beautiful harmonic sustain and a wonderful presence and clarity.
- Golden Era – Inspired by the design, patterns and craftsmanship from Martin’s pre-war golden era, the Martin GE appointments offer head-turning aesthetics, elegant comfort and a beautiful open and responsive tone.
- Moulded Hardshell Case Included – Rest easy knowing your treasured Martin acoustic is safe at home or on the road with its included moulded hardshell case.
Golden Era Design
The D-28 body features Martin’s Golden Era (GE) scalloped X bracing, delivering richly enhanced sustain and a robust structure that’ll last a lifetime. Enjoy a more comfortable playing experience with the modernised GE bridge, boasting smoother curves and subtler edges. The classic tonewood combination of Rosewood, Spruce, Ebony, and Martin’s select hardwood gives you that coveted sound, timeless-yet-contemporary feel, and looks to die for.
Vintage Meets Modern
To bring the D-28 into the 21st Century, Martin have opted for a thinner fingerboard for the refreshed Standard models. Enjoy the familiarity of the low oval profile with a thinned Ebony fingerboard, complete with subtly beveled edges, striking the perfect balance between classic and contemporary. A longer diamond neck transition & sleeker vintage heel are the cherries on top, offering subtle aesthetic enhancements without taking away from guitar’s vintage roots.
Specifications
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Top Material: Spruce
- Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
- Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
- Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Scale Length: 25.4″
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4″
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
- Back and Side Finish: Satin
- Finish Top: Satin
- Top Color: 1935 Sunburst
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Saddle: Compensated Bone
- Tuning Machines: Nickle Open Gear
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Case: Molded Hardshell
- Electronics: None
- Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 – Medium MA550T
