The 012-28 Modern Deluxe brings Martin’s historic tone to a refined twelve-fret 0-size design. A spruce VINTAGE TONE SYSTEM (VTS) top and Golden Era–style Adirondack spruce X-bracing emulate the warmth and presence of a nearly century-old Martin. Natural protein glue and a lightweight carbon-fiber bridge plate improve resonance and sustain, while exclusive Liquidmetal bridge pins add power and projection. EVO gold frets and a slightly asymmetrical neck enhance comfort and control, and European flamed-maple binding, Waverly gold open-gear tuners, and a 1933-style pearl logo highlight its luxurious character. The 12-fret Concert body produces round bass, clear highs, and intimate tonal depth—a timeless voice in a beautifully balanced modern design that honors Martin’s vintage heritage.

Features

• 0-12 Fret body size
• East Indian Rosewood back and sides
• European Red Spruce w/ VTS top
• Vintage Deluxe neck with High-Performance Taper
• 1 13/16'' fingerboard width at nut
• Ply Hardshell case

Top

• Top Material : European Red Spruce w/ VTS
• Finish Top : Gloss
• Top Color : Clear
• Top Inlay Material : Bold Herringbone
• Top Detail : None
• Binding : European Flamed Maple
• Bridge Material : Ebony
• Bridge Style : Pyramid - Drop in Saddle
• Bridge String Spacing : 2 1/4"
• Bridge Pin Material : Liquidmetal
• Bridge Pin Dots : Red Acrylic
• Pickguard : None
• Pickguard Inlay : None
• Rosette : Style 28 Multi-Stripe
• Saddle : Compensated Bone
• Saddle Radius : 16"

Body

• Body Size : 0-12 Fret
• Construction : Dovetail Neck Joint
• Back Material : East Indian Rosewood
• Side Material : East Indian Rosewood
• Back and Side Finish : Gloss
• Back and Sides Color : None
• Back Detail : None
• Side Detail : Modern Deluxe
• Back Purfling/Strip : Zig-Zag Authentic
• Back Inlay Material : Multi-Stripe
• Side Inlay Material : None
• Bracing Pattern : X Brace
• Brace Shape : GE-Scalloped
• Brace Material : Adirondack Spruce with VTS
• Brace Size : 1/4"
• Heelcap : European Flamed Maple
• Endpiece : European Flamed Maple
• Endpiece Inlay : Multi-Stripe

Neck

• Neck Shape : Vintage Deluxe
• Neck Taper : High-Performance Taper
• Neck Material : Select Mahogany
• Neck Color : Dark Mahogany
• Finish Neck : Satin
• Scale Length : 24.9"
• Number of Frets Total : 20
• Neck Joins Body At : 12th Fret
• Fingerboard Material : Ebony
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret : 2 1/4''
• Fingerboard Width at Nut : 1 13/16''
• Fingerboard Inlay Style : Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern
• Fingerboard Inlay Material : Abalone
• Fingerboard Binding Material : None
• Side Dots : Abalone

Headstock

• Headstock Shape : Slotted with Square Taper and Diamond
• Headplate Material : East Indian Rosewood
• Headplate Logo Style : 1933 CFM Script Inlay
• Headplate Binding Material : None
• Tuning Machines : Waverly Gold Side Mount
• Knob : Butterbean
• Nut Material : Bone

Misc

• Case : Ply Hardshell
• Label : None
• Electronics : No
• Electronics Options : LR Baggs Anthem
• Fishman Gold Plus Natural
• Fishman Infinity Matrix
• Left Handed Availability : true
• Pleked : true

What's Included

012-28 Modern Deluxe

• Modern Deluxe, 0-12 Fret, Acoustic

Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light

• Pre-strung on instrument

Ply Hardshell Case

• Brass or nickel plated hardware, Plush, Laminated wood shell