Without the Hawaiian music craze of the 1920s and early ‘30s, it’s safe to say the modern-day steel-string acoustic guitar wouldn’t exist. That’s the link Chris Martin IV discovered while researching the history of Hawaiian music and its importance to the innovation and success of Martin Guitar. The guitars that were built to support that craze led to the “Golden Era” models we know and love today, like the iconic Dreadnought. Inspired by vintage models from the era, the new Martin O’ahu® HG-28 is a tribute to that period – an approachable body shape for the Martin line made of solid flamed Hawaiian koa back and sides and a solid spruce top for a beautifully-balanced sound. Aside from its looks, anyone who picks up this guitar will instantly notice how comfortable it is. Like a new, old friend. Making its debut as part of the Martin O’ahu family of instruments, the Martin O'ahu HG-28 is best described as a smaller 14-fret sloped-shoulder Dreadnought with the depth of a 000, ideal for players who love the Dreadnought tone in a more comfortable size. The short-scale satin neck, with its Golden Era modified low oval profile, offers a smooth and comfortable playing experience. The Martin O’ahu HG-28 plays easily with low action and feels right at home in standard tuning or any one of several slack key open tunings such as open G, which is widely used in Hawaiian-style guitar music. Bold herringbone trim and antique white binding add a touch of vintage charm, reminiscent of Martin’s early Hawaiian-style guitars. With the Martin O’ahu HG-28, Martin is ready to make more music history – this time in your hands.

General:
Brand Name: Martin
Case Type: Soft Case
Hardware Color: Nickel
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: Natural
Serial Number: M2982902
Series: Martin Limited/Special Editions
Weight: 3lbs 14oz

Body:
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Material: Koa
Body Shape: 000-14 Fret
Bracing Pattern: Scalloped X Brace
Top Material: Spruce

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Old Style 18
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Frets to Body: 14
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Number of Frets: 20 Frets
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.75"

Electronics:

Hardware:
Bridge: Ebony
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear