When you choose Moore Guitars, you're not just buying an instrument! 

 You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you.  Our #1 priority is to give you the best purchasing experience on Reverb!

Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe

Top Wood: Spruce withVTS Back & Side Wood: EastIndian Rosewood Weight: 4lbs 2oz/4.1lbs Serial: 3027638

What you see in the pictures is exactly what you’ll get! If anything seems unclear or missing, just send us a message and we will be happy to help.

Looking to trade a guitar? We’re always interested in great used guitars! Drop us a message!

Vintage Soul, Modern Precision

This isn't just another 000-28. This is Martin's Modern Deluxe—a guitar that feels like a perfectly preserved pre-war classic but plays with the precision of a modern machine. Martin hits all the right notes here, blending timeless tonewoods with some seriously cool, under-the-hood upgrades. The result is a guitar that's incredibly responsive, unbelievably resonant, and an absolute joy to play.

The magic starts with a VTS (Vintage Tone System) Spruce top, which is essentially torrefied to replicate the cellular structure of aged, broken-in wood. Paired with East Indian Rosewood back and sides, you get that iconic Martin warmth and complexity, but with an openness and immediacy that usually takes decades to develop. It’s the classic recipe, refined.

Next-Level Appointments

Where the "Modern Deluxe" part really shines is in the details. You've got a carbon fiber bridge plate and Liquidmetal® bridge pins—a combo that boosts volume and sustain by more efficiently transferring string energy to the top. The neck is a Vintage Deluxe profile with a High-Performance Taper, giving you a substantial, classic feel that's still lightning-fast as you move up the fretboard. And let's talk about the aesthetics—European flamed maple binding, gold open-gear tuners, and abalone diamond and square inlays give this guitar a look of pure, understated elegance.

The Lowdown

For the player who wants the soul of a vintage instrument without the quirks, the 000-28 Modern Deluxe is the answer. It’s a fingerpicker's dream with its balanced voice and comfortable 000-14 fret body, but it has the headroom and projection to handle strumming with authority. It’s a lifer guitar—a true heirloom that feels both timeless and forward-thinking.

Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:

- Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM! See why musicians trust us! Our top priority is providing you with the best purchasing experience on Reverb.

- We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!

- Flexible financing options! We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!

- 72-Hour Risk-Free Trial! Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!

-Free UPS Ground Shipping (Signature Required)! Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!

- Custom setup! Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.

- In business since 1976! Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.

- Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!

- Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.

You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum! Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal “on the phone” description of this guitar. Thank you for looking at our listing!

Specifications

Top

Top Material: Spruce with VTS

Finish Top: Gloss

Top Color: Clear

Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone

Top Detail: None

Binding: European Flamed Maple

Bridge Material: Ebony

Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle

Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"

Bridge Pin Material: Liquidmetal®

Bridge Pin Dots: Red Acrylic

Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern

Pickguard Inlay: None

Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe

Saddle: Compensated Bone

Saddle Radius: 16"

Body

Body Size: 000-14 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: None

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: Genuine Mahogany

Neck Color: Dark Mahogany

Finish Neck: Satin

Scale Length: 24.9"

Number of Frets Total: 20

Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''

Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern

Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone

Fingerboard Binding Material: None

Side Dots: Abalone

Headstock

Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond

Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood

Headplate Logo Style: Stylized Script Inlay

Headplate Binding Material: None

Headplate Detail: None

Tuning Machines: Gold OpenGear

Knob: Butterbean

Nut Material: Bone

Misc

Case: Ply Hardshell

Label: None

Electronics: No

Pleked: true

Moore Guitars is proud to be a Preferred/Authorized Dealer for:

• Guitars: Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Gretsch, & Whitfill.
• Amplifiers: Carr, Mesa/Boogie, Friedman, Soldano, & Genzler. 
• Effects:  Strymon, JHS, Sabbadius, MXR, Wampler, Dunlop, Earthquaker Devices, Darkglass.