Martin D-28 Standard Series Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar
Music legends from Hank Williams to The Beatles have trusted the Martin D-28 as their go-to acoustic guitar, and it's easy to understand why this instrument has earned such legendary status. Crafted with East Indian rosewood, the D-28 produces remarkably resonant tones with deep bass response and rich overtones that make it perfectly suited to all playing styles. The guitar combines classic vintage appointments including open gear tuners, aged toner top, antique white accents, and faux tortoise pickguard with a contemporary neck profile that provides fast, comfortable playability. This thoughtful blend of traditional aesthetics and modern ergonomics has made the D-28 a well-balanced workhorse for countless musicians across genres. Martin has expanded beyond the traditional full gloss finish to offer two exciting new satin-finished options for the D-28. You can now select a full satin body finish (covering top, back, and sides) with either an ageing-toner top or an amberburst top, giving future music legends more choice to match their personal style and budget preferences.
Music legends from Hank Williams to The Beatles have trusted the Martin D-28 as their go-to acoustic guitar, and it's easy to understand why this instrument has earned such legendary status. Crafted with East Indian rosewood, the D-28 produces remarkably resonant tones with deep bass response and rich overtones that make it perfectly suited to all playing styles. The guitar combines classic vintage appointments including open gear tuners, aged toner top, antique white accents, and faux tortoise pickguard with a contemporary neck profile that provides fast, comfortable playability. This thoughtful blend of traditional aesthetics and modern ergonomics has made the D-28 a well-balanced workhorse for countless musicians across genres. Martin has expanded beyond the traditional full gloss finish to offer two exciting new satin-finished options for the D-28. You can now select a full satin body finish (covering top, back, and sides) with either an ageing-toner top or an amberburst top, giving future music legends more choice to match their personal style and budget preferences.
Music legends from Hank Williams to The Beatles have trusted the Martin D-28 as their go-to acoustic guitar, and it's easy to understand why this instrument has earned such legendary status. Crafted with East Indian rosewood, the D-28 produces remarkably resonant tones with deep bass response and rich overtones that make it perfectly suited to all playing styles. The guitar combines classic vintage appointments including open gear tuners, aged toner top, antique white accents, and faux tortoise pickguard with a contemporary neck profile that provides fast, comfortable playability. This thoughtful blend of traditional aesthetics and modern ergonomics has made the D-28 a well-balanced workhorse for countless musicians across genres. Martin has expanded beyond the traditional full gloss finish to offer two exciting new satin-finished options for the D-28. You can now select a full satin body finish (covering top, back, and sides) with either an ageing-toner top or an amberburst top, giving future music legends more choice to match their personal style and budget preferences.
Music legends from Hank Williams to The Beatles have trusted the Martin D-28 as their go-to acoustic guitar, and it's easy to understand why this instrument has earned such legendary status. Crafted with East Indian rosewood, the D-28 produces remarkably resonant tones with deep bass response and rich overtones that make it perfectly suited to all playing styles. The guitar combines classic vintage appointments including open gear tuners, aged toner top, antique white accents, and faux tortoise pickguard with a contemporary neck profile that provides fast, comfortable playability. This thoughtful blend of traditional aesthetics and modern ergonomics has made the D-28 a well-balanced workhorse for countless musicians across genres. Martin has expanded beyond the traditional full gloss finish to offer two exciting new satin-finished options for the D-28. You can now select a full satin body finish (covering top, back, and sides) with either an ageing-toner top or an amberburst top, giving future music legends more choice to match their personal style and budget preferences.
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Playing for 30 years now, been through it all. I've had 4-5 Martin's a few Gibsons tried a few Taylor's.I don't get the Taylor thing at all they just sound terrible. Gibsons are great but very expensive when you're looking at a hummingbird. The J45 is the only guitar I'd consider for the money. When it came down to it I just went with what I know the D28, it is the best all around acoustic you can buy and the price is reasonable. You can play it with a light touch and it sounds beautiful, strum it harder the louder it gets. The build quality is superb and it will last a very long time. Classic Martin sound. Great for recording, bedroom, playing with a band.A word of advice something I wish I had known years ago. If you're using the instrument for home use keep the ... MorePlaying for 30 years now, been through it all. I've had 4-5 Martin's a few Gibsons tried a few Taylor's.I don't get the Taylor thing at all they just sound terrible. Gibsons are great but very expensive when you're looking at a hummingbird. The J45 is the only guitar I'd consider for the money. When it came down to it I just went with what I know the D28, it is the best all around acoustic you can buy and the price is reasonable. You can play it with a light touch and it sounds beautiful, strum it harder the louder it gets. The build quality is superb and it will last a very long time. Classic Martin sound. Great for recording, bedroom, playing with a band.A word of advice something I wish I had known years ago. If you're using the instrument for home use keep the guitar tuned down a half step it'll take some of the tension off the top. Use low tension strings if possible. As with every acoustic guitar made from wood the bridge and top will belly, playability will suffer. You'll never know the difference tuned down a half step it sounds just as good, maybe better.Even better, if you have a good tuner you can tune down a half step using 432 instead of the standard 440. It just sounds so beautiful. Try it.Don't over humidify your Martin you can swell it up permanently. Keep an eye on the humidity if it's too dry it'll cause permanent damage, only a few weeks can do it. She will settle to her environment, may take a few years but she will.I just got my D28 a few weeks ago from MF after going a year without an acoustic. I am blessed, I love having it. Go with what you know. The D28 is and will always be the best.
originally posted on guitarcenter.com
I have had 3 Martins in the past. None were Steel 6 string. I briefly had access to a D-15 M Dreadnaught about 6 years ago, and I loved it. This D-28 crushes that D-15. Because of a persistent finger injury, I needed to change the stock (56-13) Martin strings to extra lights (47-10) Even with this light gauge, this instrument is warm and the sound is full and quite loud. I can't wait to go to 52-11 because I do feel that these extra lights are too light. I have never heard such punchy defined beauty from any acoustic six sting I have ever played. I was reading the specs on the more expensive Martin Guitars and I found an interesting factoid. Martin makes end pegs out of a special metal that increases the volume by 2 decibels, no joke! These re-imagined D-28's are ... MoreI have had 3 Martins in the past. None were Steel 6 string. I briefly had access to a D-15 M Dreadnaught about 6 years ago, and I loved it. This D-28 crushes that D-15. Because of a persistent finger injury, I needed to change the stock (56-13) Martin strings to extra lights (47-10) Even with this light gauge, this instrument is warm and the sound is full and quite loud. I can't wait to go to 52-11 because I do feel that these extra lights are too light. I have never heard such punchy defined beauty from any acoustic six sting I have ever played. I was reading the specs on the more expensive Martin Guitars and I found an interesting factoid. Martin makes end pegs out of a special metal that increases the volume by 2 decibels, no joke! These re-imagined D-28's are truly breathtaking. Worth every penny. Also, I have read many complaints about the Martin 640 molded hard shell case. Things like the top doesn't stay open, which makes taking the guitar out, and putting it back in a "two handed job" also that it doesn't stand on its feet. A few people said that it will not stand up in either position. This is totally false. The case it come with is not the one in the picture, but it is a redesigned 640 case. I received this Guitar with the new 640 case, it is green on the inside like the pictures and although Martin does indeed make a better case, I think this one will protect your new Martin very well. I want to thank Miles, the manager at my local GC. He really put a lot of time making sure I got the exact right Guitar. Miles, you're the Man!
originally posted on guitarcenter.com
I'm a new guitarist and consider myself very fortunate to be able to afford an instrument like this. I am nowhere near good enough (yet) to get the most out of this guitar, but I will say that even as a beginner (and long-time music lover) I can really hear the difference between this and lesser guitars, and playing on an instrument like this makes learning more rewarding, and dare I say easier. Anything I hear wrong is clearly my technique, which this guitar rewards when you get it right, and makes obvious when you miss.From simple cowboy chords to picked or fingered individual notes this guitar just has tone to die for. Hit an E minor, hard or soft, and each string resonates with depth, clarity and sustain.Playing this guitar is really a dream come true.Oh, ... MoreI'm a new guitarist and consider myself very fortunate to be able to afford an instrument like this. I am nowhere near good enough (yet) to get the most out of this guitar, but I will say that even as a beginner (and long-time music lover) I can really hear the difference between this and lesser guitars, and playing on an instrument like this makes learning more rewarding, and dare I say easier. Anything I hear wrong is clearly my technique, which this guitar rewards when you get it right, and makes obvious when you miss.From simple cowboy chords to picked or fingered individual notes this guitar just has tone to die for. Hit an E minor, hard or soft, and each string resonates with depth, clarity and sustain.Playing this guitar is really a dream come true.Oh, I said I'm a beginner and that means that as I write this I've been playing guitar for all of five months. I'm 52-years-old and take weekly 30 minute lessons, have dabbled in online lessons and practice about 15 to 30 minutes on weekdays and about an hour or two on Saturdays and Sundays. I recently sang and played "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues for my family. Just me, my D-28 and beautiful, room-filling tone. There's nothing better.
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Gigbag / Case | Case |
| BODY SIZE | D-14 Fret |
| CONSTRUCTION | Dovetail Neck Joint |
| BRACING PATTERN | Forward-Shifted X-Brace |
Martin D-2R Natural
Delivery $743.51
Martin D-28
Delivery $185.02
Martin D-28 AJ 1995
Delivery $185.02
Martin D-28 AJ
Delivery $185.02
Martin D-28 AJ 2011 Natural
Delivery $187.11
Playing for 30 years now, been through it all. I've had 4-5 Martin's a few Gibsons tried a few Taylor's.I don't get the Taylor thing at all they just sound terrible. Gibsons are great but very expensive when you're looking at a hummingbird. The J45 is the only guitar I'd consider for the money. When it came down to it I just went with what I know the D28, it is the best all around acoustic you can buy and the price is reasonable. You can play it with a light touch and it sounds beautiful, strum it harder the louder it gets. The build quality is superb and it will last a very long time. Classic Martin sound. Great for recording, bedroom, playing with a band.A word of advice something I wish I had known years ago. If you're using the instrument for home use keep the ... MorePlaying for 30 years now, been through it all. I've had 4-5 Martin's a few Gibsons tried a few Taylor's.I don't get the Taylor thing at all they just sound terrible. Gibsons are great but very expensive when you're looking at a hummingbird. The J45 is the only guitar I'd consider for the money. When it came down to it I just went with what I know the D28, it is the best all around acoustic you can buy and the price is reasonable. You can play it with a light touch and it sounds beautiful, strum it harder the louder it gets. The build quality is superb and it will last a very long time. Classic Martin sound. Great for recording, bedroom, playing with a band.A word of advice something I wish I had known years ago. If you're using the instrument for home use keep the guitar tuned down a half step it'll take some of the tension off the top. Use low tension strings if possible. As with every acoustic guitar made from wood the bridge and top will belly, playability will suffer. You'll never know the difference tuned down a half step it sounds just as good, maybe better.Even better, if you have a good tuner you can tune down a half step using 432 instead of the standard 440. It just sounds so beautiful. Try it.Don't over humidify your Martin you can swell it up permanently. Keep an eye on the humidity if it's too dry it'll cause permanent damage, only a few weeks can do it. She will settle to her environment, may take a few years but she will.I just got my D28 a few weeks ago from MF after going a year without an acoustic. I am blessed, I love having it. Go with what you know. The D28 is and will always be the best.
I have had 3 Martins in the past. None were Steel 6 string. I briefly had access to a D-15 M Dreadnaught about 6 years ago, and I loved it. This D-28 crushes that D-15. Because of a persistent finger injury, I needed to change the stock (56-13) Martin strings to extra lights (47-10) Even with this light gauge, this instrument is warm and the sound is full and quite loud. I can't wait to go to 52-11 because I do feel that these extra lights are too light. I have never heard such punchy defined beauty from any acoustic six sting I have ever played. I was reading the specs on the more expensive Martin Guitars and I found an interesting factoid. Martin makes end pegs out of a special metal that increases the volume by 2 decibels, no joke! These re-imagined D-28's are ... MoreI have had 3 Martins in the past. None were Steel 6 string. I briefly had access to a D-15 M Dreadnaught about 6 years ago, and I loved it. This D-28 crushes that D-15. Because of a persistent finger injury, I needed to change the stock (56-13) Martin strings to extra lights (47-10) Even with this light gauge, this instrument is warm and the sound is full and quite loud. I can't wait to go to 52-11 because I do feel that these extra lights are too light. I have never heard such punchy defined beauty from any acoustic six sting I have ever played. I was reading the specs on the more expensive Martin Guitars and I found an interesting factoid. Martin makes end pegs out of a special metal that increases the volume by 2 decibels, no joke! These re-imagined D-28's are truly breathtaking. Worth every penny. Also, I have read many complaints about the Martin 640 molded hard shell case. Things like the top doesn't stay open, which makes taking the guitar out, and putting it back in a "two handed job" also that it doesn't stand on its feet. A few people said that it will not stand up in either position. This is totally false. The case it come with is not the one in the picture, but it is a redesigned 640 case. I received this Guitar with the new 640 case, it is green on the inside like the pictures and although Martin does indeed make a better case, I think this one will protect your new Martin very well. I want to thank Miles, the manager at my local GC. He really put a lot of time making sure I got the exact right Guitar. Miles, you're the Man!
I'm a new guitarist and consider myself very fortunate to be able to afford an instrument like this. I am nowhere near good enough (yet) to get the most out of this guitar, but I will say that even as a beginner (and long-time music lover) I can really hear the difference between this and lesser guitars, and playing on an instrument like this makes learning more rewarding, and dare I say easier. Anything I hear wrong is clearly my technique, which this guitar rewards when you get it right, and makes obvious when you miss.From simple cowboy chords to picked or fingered individual notes this guitar just has tone to die for. Hit an E minor, hard or soft, and each string resonates with depth, clarity and sustain.Playing this guitar is really a dream come true.Oh, ... MoreI'm a new guitarist and consider myself very fortunate to be able to afford an instrument like this. I am nowhere near good enough (yet) to get the most out of this guitar, but I will say that even as a beginner (and long-time music lover) I can really hear the difference between this and lesser guitars, and playing on an instrument like this makes learning more rewarding, and dare I say easier. Anything I hear wrong is clearly my technique, which this guitar rewards when you get it right, and makes obvious when you miss.From simple cowboy chords to picked or fingered individual notes this guitar just has tone to die for. Hit an E minor, hard or soft, and each string resonates with depth, clarity and sustain.Playing this guitar is really a dream come true.Oh, I said I'm a beginner and that means that as I write this I've been playing guitar for all of five months. I'm 52-years-old and take weekly 30 minute lessons, have dabbled in online lessons and practice about 15 to 30 minutes on weekdays and about an hour or two on Saturdays and Sundays. I recently sang and played "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues for my family. Just me, my D-28 and beautiful, room-filling tone. There's nothing better.
My first experience with a Martin. The sound is as rich and balanced as I'd hoped. It projects well and suits both heavy chord strumming and delicate fingerpicking.For a £3200+ guitar, the finishing isn't as good as I'd expect. The fret ends are smooth enough, but not rounded off and I've honestly seen better fretwork on a mid-range Epiphone electric. There are traces of glue on the fretboard around some of the frets too. None of this affects the sound, but as I say, for this price it ought to be flawless.
Really worth the money. Perfect weight (not heavy as some say) and perfectly balanced and sized for me. Sounds better than any of my other guitars (anyone want to by my Gibson J-45?). Action is great out of the box but I'll have my luthier check it later - probably could be lowered a bit but really great as is. I don't want to have a strap peg (knob?) drilled into the neck so I'll try a strap that wraps around the headstock like some of the cowboys do. I'm not sure I'm crazy about the molded case instead of the vinyl ones but who cares about that? And, of course, who can resist that distinctive white stripe on the side and back!
I have been using Martin 000RSG for more than a year, but felt need more spacious and bigger sounds for my church praise team stage. Compared to 000RSG, the sound of D28 is totally different, meaning way bigger and lasts longer after stroke or strumming. For sure, 000RSG is also a good guitar and I am gonna keep it.Since practicing several days with D28 at the local guitar center, totally could feel its lovely strong mid and base power. Some says D body is good for strumming mainly and fingering with OM body, but I don't agree. When I played fingering with D28, I can very clearly feel each string sound and they are awesome, there is some delay response though. When you hesitate for buying D28, I highly recommend it and you can even keep it for the next year and ... MoreI have been using Martin 000RSG for more than a year, but felt need more spacious and bigger sounds for my church praise team stage. Compared to 000RSG, the sound of D28 is totally different, meaning way bigger and lasts longer after stroke or strumming. For sure, 000RSG is also a good guitar and I am gonna keep it.Since practicing several days with D28 at the local guitar center, totally could feel its lovely strong mid and base power. Some says D body is good for strumming mainly and fingering with OM body, but I don't agree. When I played fingering with D28, I can very clearly feel each string sound and they are awesome, there is some delay response though. When you hesitate for buying D28, I highly recommend it and you can even keep it for the next year and years (see old D28 collections and playing on Youtube, they are great and beautiful).One thing I didn't notice at D28 was that this guitar doesn't have the button (I don't know the exact name of it, maybe hook?) on the heel for strap. So if you want to play with this guitar at standing position, you have to hang strap to the neck. Even though I didn't change my mind after noticing this issue, you may want to know before you buy it. Enjoy your music life friends!
I had my heart set on an HD-28: the vibe, the trim, the history. it was a great guitar but I didn't quite bond with it. Tried everything else in the Newcastle shop and in the end I just couldn't put this one D-28 down.I was always told 'don't buy the guitar you think you want, buy the guitar you can't put down.' This D-28 was that guitar. I can't put it into words. The workmanship and playability is top-notch, as you'd expect from Martin, but this one has something extra - some vibe, some mojo, some sense that it'll match whatever I play and raise me.This one will be staying with me until I shuffle off this mortal coil.
There are no cons, except perhaps the limits of my ability to make the most of this instrument just yet. This D-28 is in virtually flawless condition, and as such my reticence to put the first mark on the guitar is an impediment to my playing the guitar every day. Because I have other guitars I can practice on them and reserve the Martin for performing. That said, any guitar's sound quality is affected by the amount it is played, so I'm looking forward to moving into playing this Martin more and more as my practice gives me better musicianship. That is the reason I purchased this guitar: to challenge myself, and to bring my playing up to the next level and I can see that is already happening. I am listening in an entirely different way, and the sonic distinction of ... MoreThere are no cons, except perhaps the limits of my ability to make the most of this instrument just yet. This D-28 is in virtually flawless condition, and as such my reticence to put the first mark on the guitar is an impediment to my playing the guitar every day. Because I have other guitars I can practice on them and reserve the Martin for performing. That said, any guitar's sound quality is affected by the amount it is played, so I'm looking forward to moving into playing this Martin more and more as my practice gives me better musicianship. That is the reason I purchased this guitar: to challenge myself, and to bring my playing up to the next level and I can see that is already happening. I am listening in an entirely different way, and the sonic distinction of this instrument is informing the way I both compose and perform music. It is hard to imaging, at this point, an instrument better suited to my goals and my intentions for future music making. One aspect of this guitar's sound, in particular, stands out: the overtones are very rich, very strong and inspiring. The eastern rosewood sides and back of this guitar render a wonderful, almost touchable sound quality with middle tones wonderfully well integrated with strong bass tones and clear, demonstrative but not overly assertive treble tones. I've looked forward to owning this model of guitar for a long time. Its being in my hands to play is a wonderful gift. Outstanding thanks to the seller for having been such an exemplary steward of this remarkable guitar.
If you want the ARCHETYPE, the inspiration, the BEST, Go for a Martin. I have a Gibson Original Jumbo 1934 reissue, that sound like heaven, the Martin is another animal, a perfect pair for my Gibson, I'm not a professional, I love blues and fingerpicking in my home with a cigar and a whiskey and my two acoustics and my OMI Dobro Lilly Of The Valley are a treasure for me! The martin have a striped ebony fingerboard and bridge (I like it but some maybe preffer a black one, well are not black), the sound is clear and a joy! The craftmanship is perfect, the case is very nice, the martin strings sound very good (I bought 3 sets of the same), the rosewood is very nice paired, and the top have a beautiful aged tone. This guitar will be with me all my life. About Guitar ... MoreIf you want the ARCHETYPE, the inspiration, the BEST, Go for a Martin. I have a Gibson Original Jumbo 1934 reissue, that sound like heaven, the Martin is another animal, a perfect pair for my Gibson, I'm not a professional, I love blues and fingerpicking in my home with a cigar and a whiskey and my two acoustics and my OMI Dobro Lilly Of The Valley are a treasure for me! The martin have a striped ebony fingerboard and bridge (I like it but some maybe preffer a black one, well are not black), the sound is clear and a joy! The craftmanship is perfect, the case is very nice, the martin strings sound very good (I bought 3 sets of the same), the rosewood is very nice paired, and the top have a beautiful aged tone. This guitar will be with me all my life. About Guitar Center of Miami Mr Mario and Ignacio are nice people!
The regular d-28 is a great guitar. All solid back, sides and top. Adjustible truss rod averages tension between different strings and keeps the neck in check for the average musician. What can you say bad about an standard d-28?! Not much. Its the go to for anyone that wants to learn on a quality instrument. And they hold their value well, they age exceptionally. And you really cant go wrong with one. Why only 3-stars?! Well. These are base line instruments. No herringbone. I dont think the nut and saddle are bone on stock instruments. The top and back wood grades are basically 3-star though martin has the best wood in the business. So their medial wood is still exceptional. A great no thrills work horse. But any seasoned musician only respects it, they would ... MoreThe regular d-28 is a great guitar. All solid back, sides and top. Adjustible truss rod averages tension between different strings and keeps the neck in check for the average musician. What can you say bad about an standard d-28?! Not much. Its the go to for anyone that wants to learn on a quality instrument. And they hold their value well, they age exceptionally. And you really cant go wrong with one. Why only 3-stars?! Well. These are base line instruments. No herringbone. I dont think the nut and saddle are bone on stock instruments. The top and back wood grades are basically 3-star though martin has the best wood in the business. So their medial wood is still exceptional. A great no thrills work horse. But any seasoned musician only respects it, they would not choose it for their number 1. They wouldnt necessarily compose or write an album with it nor record with it. These you see at open mics; hanging on your friends wall; on the street for busking.
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Gigbag / Case | Case |
| BODY SIZE | D-14 Fret |
| CONSTRUCTION | Dovetail Neck Joint |
| BRACING PATTERN | Forward-Shifted X-Brace |
