Martin D-28 – The Iconic Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

The Martin D-28 is one of the most iconic acoustic guitars ever made — and one of the best-selling dreadnought acoustic guitars in history. Blending rich heritage with modern playability, the D-28 has been the instrument of choice for professional musicians, singer-songwriters, and collectors across generations and genres.

Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides, the D-28 produces a bold, articulate sound with strong low-end, vibrant mids, and shimmering highs. Its forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing increases top movement and adds vintage-style resonance, making it an ideal choice for flatpicking, strumming, and vocal accompaniment.

The modified low oval neck profile with a high-performance taper offers a comfortable, fast-playing feel. Appointments like mother-of-pearl dot inlays, antique white binding, a faux tortoise pickguard, and nickel open-gear tuners round out the classic aesthetic.

Whether you're recording in the studio, playing live, or adding a cornerstone instrument to your collection, the Martin D-28 delivers timeless tone with unmatched character.

Key Features:

  • Body Size: D-14 Fret Dreadnought
  • Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Back & Sides: East Indian Rosewood
  • Bracing: Forward-Shifted Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
  • Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
  • Fingerboard: Ebony with Mother-of-Pearl Dot Inlays
  • Bridge: Ebony with Bone Saddle and Bridge Pins
  • Binding: Antique White
  • Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
  • Scale Length: 25.4"
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4"
  • Finish: Gloss Body, Satin Neck
  • Electronics: None (acoustic only)
  • Case: Martin Deluxe Hardshell Case Included

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Standard Series D-28
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 2025 - Present
Made In
  • United States
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
Series
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Tan
  • Natural
Model Family
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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