Martin HD-28 Acoustic Guitar - Natural with Aging Toner

The Martin HD-28 is the definitive voice of the acoustic world, featuring the legendary pairing of a solid Spruce top and East Indian Rosewood back and sides. This combination delivers a "glassy," rich tone with deep, full basses and brilliant trebles that have made the Dreadnought a staple of music history. The Spruce top provides incredible velocity of sound and a clear, ringing complexity that projects effortlessly, while the Rosewood adds that sought-after "chocolatey" richness and orchestral weightiness.

Whether you are flatpicking like Tony Rice or strumming through a folk ballad, the scalloped, forward-shifted bracing allows the top to vibrate more freely, creating a powerful bottom end that can fill any room. This model is designed for the player who demands clarity and note separation even at high volume levels. With its comfortable modified low oval neck and vintage appointments, the HD-28 isn't just a guitar; it’s a piece of heritage that continues to gain character and tone as it breaks in over time.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!

  Highlights

Legendary Tone: Experience the "stuff of legend" with an Adirondack-style Spruce top that stays clear and well-defined no matter how hard you play.

Premium Rosewood Depth: Enjoy the warm, rich, and "glassy" resonance provided by East Indian Rosewood back and sides.

Orchestral Presence: Scalloped, forward-shifted bracing creates a powerful, room-filling bass and complex overtones.

Vintage Aesthetics: Features classic herringbone trim and an aging toner finish for that sought-after pre-war look.

Responsive Performance: A high-velocity soundboard ensures your notes project quickly with superior clarity and separation.

  Specifications

Body Wood: East Indian Rosewood

Top Wood: Spruce

Neck Wood: Select Hardwood

Left/Right Handed: Right-handed

Fretboard Wood: Ebony

Scale Length: 25.4"

Fretboard Radius: 16"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Abalone Diamonds & Squares

Neck Profile: Modified Low Oval, High Performance Taper

Finish: Gloss with Aging Toner

Bridge Material: Ebony

Nut Material: Bone

Tuners: Nickel Open Gear

Electronics: None

Bridge: Ebony Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle

Manufacturer Part Number: HD28

Depth at 1st Fret: .809"

Depth at 10th Fret: .908"

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Standard Series Super HD-28
Finish
  • Natural with Aging Toner
Categories
Year
  • 2026
Pickup
  • None
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Back Material
  • Rosewood
Sides Material
  • Rosewood
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Scale Length
  • 25.4"
Nut Width
  • 1.75"
Series
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Tan
  • Natural
Model Sub-Family
Model Family
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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