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 D-28 Modern Deluxe

Top Wood: Spruce with VTS  Back & Side Wood: East Indian Rosewood   Weight: 4lbs 8oz/4.5lbs  Serial: M2959421

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!

The Dreadnought, Evolved: Vintage Soul, Modern Power

Let's be real—the D-28 is the stuff of legend. It's the cannon, the workhorse, the acoustic that defined the sound of entire genres. But what happens when you take that iconic DNA and inject it with a dose of modern innovation? You get the Martin D-28 Modern Deluxe. This isn't just a reissue; it's a complete reimagining of what a dreadnought can be, blending vintage soul with a playing experience that's pure 21st century.

The magic starts with the top—a gorgeous slab of Spruce treated with Martin's VTS (Vintage Tone System). This process essentially accelerates the aging of the wood, giving you the dry, open, and incredibly responsive tone of a prized vintage instrument right out of the case. It's that "played-in" magic, brand new.

Forward-Shifted, Tone-Scultped Bracing

Under the hood, Martin is pulling out all the stops. The bracing is not only forward-shifted for a booming, powerful low-end, but it's also GE-scalloped Adirondack spruce—also treated with VTS. This combination, held together with natural protein glue, makes the top vibrate with incredible freedom. The result is a guitar that's loud, dynamic, and bursting with complex overtones. A lightweight carbon fiber bridge plate and Liquidmetal® bridge pins add a noticeable bump in volume and sustain, ensuring every note you play has presence and authority.

Effortless Playability, Deluxe Appointments

This D-28 feels as good as it sounds. The neck carve is a Vintage Deluxe profile with a High-Performance Taper, a dream for players who want a classic feel without the vintage bulk. It’s a comfortable, slightly asymmetrical shape that just melts into your hand, making complex chords and fast runs feel effortless. The deluxe appointments are everywhere you look: stunning European flamed maple binding, shimmering abalone dot inlays, gold open-gear tuners, and a stylized script logo on the headstock. It's a true masterpiece of tone and craft.

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

Body Size: D-14 Fret

Finish Top: Gloss

Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint

Back and Side Finish: Gloss

Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace

Scale Length: 25.4"

Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''

Top Material: Spruce with VTS

Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe

Back Material: East Indian Rosewood

Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper

Side Material: East Indian Rosewood

Electronics: No

Top Color: Clear

Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle

Binding: European Flamed Maple

Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"

Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone

Bridge Material: Ebony

Top Detail: None

Bridge Pin Material: Liquidmetal®

Pickguard: Tortoise Pattern

Bridge Pin Dots: Red Acrylic

Pickguard Inlay: None

Saddle: Compensated Bone

Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe

Saddle Radius: 16"

Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS

Back and Sides Color: None

Brace Size: 5/16"

Back Detail: None

Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag Authentic

Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe

Heelcap: European Flamed Maple

Side Detail: None

Endpiece: European Flamed Maple

Side Inlay Material: None

Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe

Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Finish Neck: Satin

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

Neck Color: Dark Mahogany

Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern

Number of Frets Total: 20

Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone

Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret

Fingerboard Binding Material: None

Side Dots: Abalone

Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond

Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear

Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood

Knob: Butterbean

Headplate Logo Style: Stylized Script Inlay

Nut Material: Bone

Headplate Binding Material: None

Headplate Detail: None

Case: Ply Hardshell

Label: None

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.