Martin 012-28 Modern Deluxe Overview

The Martin 012-28 Modern Deluxe brings together vintage Martin tone and modern refinement in a compact 12-fret 0-size design. Its spruce VTS top and Adirondack spruce bracing deliver a warm, responsive voice with excellent clarity and sustain, while East Indian rosewood back and sides add depth and harmonic richness.

The 12-fret construction shifts the bridge position for a fuller, rounder low end and a more open, relaxed response, making it ideal for fingerstyle and expressive playing. Modern enhancements like a carbon fiber bridge plate, Liquidmetal bridge pins, and EVO gold frets elevate projection, sustain, and playability, while the Vintage Deluxe neck ensures a smooth and comfortable feel.

Highlights
  • 12-fret 0 body for intimate, balanced tone with enhanced bass response
  • Spruce VTS top with Adirondack spruce bracing
  • Vintage Deluxe neck with High-Performance Taper
  • Liquidmetal bridge pins and carbon fiber bridge plate
  • Premium Modern Deluxe appointments with hardshell case
Specifications Body
  • Body Size: 0-12 Fret
  • Top Material: Spruce with VTS
  • Finish Top: Gloss
  • Top Color: Clear
  • Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
  • Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
  • Back and Side Finish: Gloss
  • Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
  • Bracing Pattern: X Brace
  • Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
  • Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
  • Brace Size: 1/4"
  • Binding: European Flamed Maple
  • Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
  • Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
  • 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
  • Saddle: Compensated Bone
  • Saddle Radius: 16"
Neck
  • Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe
  • Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
  • Neck Material: Genuine 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 Nut: 1 13/16''
  • Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4''
  • Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern
  • Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
  • Side Dots: Abalone
Hardware
  • Tuning Machines: Gold Side Mount
  • Knob: Butterbean
  • Nut Material: Bone
Electronics
  • Electronics: No

Miscellaneous
  • Case: Ply Hardshell
  • Left-Handed Availability: Yes
  • Pleked: Yes
Why Buy From Tone Shop Guitars?

Tone Shop Guitars is the premier Martin dealer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area — and beyond. Our staff are players and enthusiasts who know these instruments inside and out, and we hand-inspect every guitar before it leaves our doors. When you buy a Martin from us, you're not just getting a great guitar — you're getting the expertise, the care, and the follow-through that a purchase like this deserves. Stop by any of our three DFW locations or shop online with confidence. We're here to help you find the right one.

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • 012-28 Modern Deluxe
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Pickup
  • None
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Back Material
  • Rosewood
Sides Material
  • Rosewood
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Model Family
Body Shape
  • 0
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Series
Color Family
  • Natural
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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