Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Martin Custom Shop HD-28 Style, Black Ebony Fingerboard, Natural (Aging Toner)
~Guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive~
A HD-28 for players who prefer a 1 11/16" nut width and want a more responsive voice.
Highlights: 
1 11/16" nut width for a comfortable, fast-playing feel  
Thin Authentic-thickness top for enhanced responsiveness  
Hand-scalloped Golden Era bracing for increased openness and dynamic range  
Premium 5-ply Geib-style hardshell case  
Built on the foundation of the Martin HD-28 Standard, this Martin Custom Shop HD-28 Style combines the rich, resonant voice and timeless styling of one of Martin's most beloved dreadnoughts with a collection of thoughtful upgrades selected by the team at Empire Music. As one of only a small number of Martin Custom Expert Dealers, we've spent years designing custom guitars that enhance the playing experience without losing sight of what makes a great Martin special.
This guitar was designed for players who love the sound and visual appeal of an HD-28 but prefer the feel of a traditional 1 11/16" nut width. It delivers a comfortable and familiar playing experience while preserving the depth, warmth, and versatility that have made the HD-28 a favorite among flatpickers and singer-songwriters alike.
Beyond the neck, we've enhanced the guitar's responsiveness with a thin Authentic-thickness top and hand-scalloped Golden Era bracing—features that players have consistently gravitated toward in our Custom Shop designs. Together, these upgrades help the instrument respond more quickly to a lighter touch while producing greater openness, dynamic range, and harmonic complexity. The guitar retains the powerful low end, rich overtones, and room-filling projection of a traditional HD-28 while offering a livelier, more responsive, and more expressive voice.
Completing the build is a premium 5-ply Geib-style hardshell case, providing superior protection and a classic vintage-inspired presentation worthy of a Custom Shop instrument.
Specifications:
Serial #: 3059931
Top Material: Spruce
Back & Sides Material: East Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony
Binding Material: Antique White
Bracing: Golden Era w/Hand Shaping, Spruce, Scalloped, 5/16"
Bridge Pins: Bone w/ Faux Tortoise
Bridge Material: Black Ebony
Bridge Style: Golden Era Modern Belly
Adhesive: Modern Adhesive
Electronics: None
Fingerboard Inlay: Diamonds and Squares Long
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Finish Package: Gloss Body w/ Satin Neck
Headplate Decal: Old Style Gold
Neck Profile: Golden Era Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: Standard Taper
Nut Material: Bone
Rosette Style: Style 28 Boltaron
Scale Length: 25.4"
Top Color: Aging Toner
We are proud to include a full professional setup to factory spec before delivering your new Martin Guitar. Our world-class techs will dial in your guitar to make sure the playability is maximized on your new Martin!
Empire Music is one of Martin's Worldwide Custom Shop Expert Dealers.
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