MARTIN Martin HD-28 Standard

The new HD-28!!

The Dreadnought model was reinstated in the lineup in the 1970s as a reproduction of the pre-war herringbone model, and has since become a long-lasting staple.
The HD-28 blends the guitar’s rich history with modern innovation.
The combination of open-gear tuners, an aged toner top, herringbone trim and antique white accents, a tortoiseshell pickguard, and a new neck profile offers dreadnought enthusiasts a vintage look with a modern feel and comfortable playability.
In addition, by adopting forward-shifted scalloped bracing, we have succeeded in achieving greater vibration at the top.

-Evolution of the 2025 model-
In 2025, the HD-28 has evolved even further. By incorporating the same construction as the vintage D-28, it delivers richer resonance and sustain. While maintaining its traditional sound, it has been reborn as a more refined guitar that meets the needs of today’s players and musical styles.

The most significant improvements are the changes to the bracing, which is key to the tone of an acoustic guitar, and the neck shape, which directly affects playability.
The bracing style has been changed to the Golden Gill Shape GE-Scalloped X, which is used in the popular Modern Deluxe series, resulting in a fuller, more breathy tone and longer sustain.
The neck shape has been changed to the GE Modified Low Oval, which adds a vintage feel while minimizing the increase in mass. Furthermore, the fingerboard features a thin, smoothly chamfered Comfort Edge, and the string spacing at the nut has been improved for even better playability.

The key point is that, unlike the Authentic Series, which pursued vintage specifications, these guitars have been improved to meet modern, easy-to-use standards. Rather than simply returning to vintage, they pursued “easy-to-use, good sound” for the modern music scene, resulting in significant advances in both sound and playability.

The new HD-28 Standard, which pursues tradition and innovation, will be your partner in maximizing the joy of playing music.

-Model: HD-28(2025)-

Top Material: Spruce
Back and Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Brace Material: Spruce
Bracing: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped

Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Fingerboard and Bridge Material: Ebony
Nut Material: Bone
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
Scale Length: 25.4 (645 mm)
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4(44.45mm)
Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly- Drop in Saddle

Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
Binding: Antique White
Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond and Square Long

Top Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: Natural
Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Electronics: None
Case: Molded Hardshell