~Guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive~

A D-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 D-28 Standard, this Martin Custom Shop D-28 Style combines the familiar power, balance, and versatility of one of the world's most iconic 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 of a D-28 but prefer the feel of a traditional 1 11/16" nut width. It delivers a comfortable and familiar playing experience while preserving the tone and versatility that have made the D-28 a benchmark for generations.  

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 towards 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 fundamentals, balance, and projection of a traditional D-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 #: 3059940
• 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: Style 28 Mother of Pearl
• 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.