I purchased this item NEW in January of 2026. I had a Fishman Matrix Infinity pickup professionally installed. It comes with a Martin upgrade dark blue hardshell case. It has been lightly played. Selling to fund another project. It is in Excellent condition with no scratches or dings. It sounds and plays great.

2025 Martin 000‑28 — Top Reviews & Impressions

Players and retailers consistently praise the 2025 Martin 000‑28 for its upgraded clarity, note separation, and comfort, while maintaining the model’s signature balanced, versatile tone.

Player experiences

On The Acoustic Guitar Forum, multiple players describe the 2025 000‑28 as “one of Martin’s very best designs” and “hard to beat” for tone Acoustic Guitar Forum. One who tried a new 2025 with a 1‑3/4" fingerboard said it “played like a dream” and left them “in love” Acoustic Guitar Forum. Another compared it directly to the 2024 model, noting the 2025 offered better clarity and note separation, with “amazing” overall sound, and chose the 2025 over the 2024 Acoustic Guitar Forum.

 2025 Updates for the Martin Standard Series 000‑28

For 2025, Martin refreshed the Standard Series 000‑28 with Golden Era (GE) bracing, a reimagined neck profile, thinner fingerboard, and refined bridge/heel details for improved tone, comfort, and aesthetics Martin Guitar+2.

Key New Features

• Golden Era (GE) Sitka Spruce Top Bracing – Now using GE scalloped X‑bracing, as seen on the Modern Deluxe Series, delivering vintage‑inspired tone, deeper bass, richer overtones, and improved sustain Martin Guitar+1.
• Reimagined Neck Profile – GE Modified Low Oval with high‑performance taper for a more comfortable, modern feel while retaining classic character Martin Guitar+1.
• Thinner Fingerboard – Lighter profile for easier reach and reduced finger fatigue Martin Guitar+1.
• Refined Bridge & Heel – Updated geometry and appointments for better playability and cleaner looks Martin Guitar+1.
• True Bone Nut & Compensated Bone Saddle – For precise intonation and improved sustain Sweetwater+1.
• Elegant Appointments – Bold herringbone top inlay, antique white binding, ebony bridge with bone pins, and abalone diamond/square inlays on the ebony fingerboard Martin Guitar+1.

Build & Specs

• Body Size: 000‑14 Auditorium
• Top: Solid Sitka spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid East Indian rosewood
• Neck: Select hardwood, satin finish, 24.9" scale length
• Fingerboard: Ebony, 16" radius, abalone inlays
• Binding: Antique white
• Finish: Gloss options, including aging toner Gbase.com+1

Why It Matters

These updates keep the 000‑28’s versatile, balanced tone while making it more comfortable to play and visually refined. The GE bracing and neck changes are the biggest shifts, aligning it closer to Martin’s modern high‑end builds while preserving its “golden era” character Martin Guitar+1.

Tip: If you value vintage tone with modern comfort, the 2025 000‑28 is a strong choice; if you want the latest Martin playability tweaks, this is the model to look at.