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Appointment Level: Standard Adhesive: Vintage Hide Glue Top Material: Adirondack Spruce - VTS Bracing Material, Top: Adirondack Spruce with VTS Back and Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood Binding Material: Grained Ivoroid Rosette Style: Style 28 Black Maple Fiber Bridge Style: Authentic Style Belly Slotted Neck Material: Select Hardwood Neck Profile: D28 Custom 1937 Barrel & Heel Neck Taper: Standard Taper Tuning Machines: Waverly Relic Nickel 4076 w/ Vintage BB Btn Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony Fingerboard Inlay: 1937 Diamonds and Squares Long Finish Type: Vintage Gloss Finish (Authentic Low Gloss) Finish Package: Gloss Body w/ Gloss Neck Top Color: Vintage Toner Electronics: None Frets Clear: 14 Frets Clear of Body Body Shape: ''D'' Dreadnought Body Inspired by: HD28V Appointment Level: Standard Base Model Note: Adhesive: Vintage Hide Glue Orientation: Right Handed String Number: 6 String Venetian Cutaway: No Electronics: None Body Depth: Standard Scale Length: 25.4" Compensated Scale Length: 25.470" Neck Joint: Dovetail Truss Rod: T Bar 14 Fret Top Material: Adirondack Spruce - VTS Top Material Upgrade: Premium Final Top Grade: Grade 6 Top Thickness: Standard Bracing Material, Top: Adirondack Spruce with VTS Bracing Pattern, Top: X Brace - Forward Shifted Bracing Pattern Number, Top: 3-A DOMLE Bracing Shape, Top: Scalloped Bracing Style, Top: Golden Era Bracing Size, Top: 5/16'' Top Note: ***Select Top with tightest most uniform grain available*** ****Tuck braces and bridge plate - Authentic Style Bracing**** Binding Material: Grained Ivoroid BACK AND SIDE Front Block: BL,Mahogany,Front,D,14,SQ Rear Block: BL,Mahogany,Rear,D Back Piece Qty: 2 Piece Back and Sides Material: Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides Material Upgrade: Standard Back and Sides Final Grade: 2 Back and Sides Note: Wedge Material: None Wedge Material Upgrade: n/a Wedge Final Grade: n/a Back Purfling: 1920/1930 Authentic Zig Zag Bracing Material, Back and Sides: Adirondack Spruce with VTS Bracing Pattern: D14 Fret Center Strip: Adirondack Spruce VTS Center Strip Stamp Location: Between 2nd & 3rd Brace Caution Stamp: None Ribbons: Spanish Cedar Side Strips: Cloth Strips Endpiece Material: Grained Ivoroid Neck Material: Select Hardwood Neck Center Piece Material: n/a Neck Profile: D18 Custom 1937 Barrel & Heel Neck Taper: Standard Taper Heelcap Material: Grained Ivoroid Headstock: Solid Diamond Volute: Standard Headstock Taper: Square Corners: Standard Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood Headplate Material Grade: Premium Headplate Thickness: Standard Headplate Decal: Golden Era Headplate Binding: No Headplate Inlay: None Headplate Inlay Pearl Species: N/A Stamp: None Neck Material, Shape, Headstock Note: ***Match HP to back and sides good as possible based on material availability*** Fingerboard Material: Black Ebony Fingerboard Material Grade: 3 Fingerboard Stain: No Fingerboard Oil: Yes Fingerboard Radius: 16'' Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4" Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4" String Spacing: 2 1/4'' Fingerboard Length: 17.989'' Fingerboard Thickness: Authentic Thickness Fret Wire: Standard Fret Slot: 0.023 Pocketed Total Frets: 20 Total Fingerboard Binding: No Fingerboard Inlay: 1937 Diamonds and Squares Long Fingerboard Inlay Pearl Species: Select Abalone Side Dots: Ivoroid Side Dot Postion: One at 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th, 15th & 17th Frets Nut Material: Bone Nut Positioning: Angled Finish Type: Vintage Gloss Finish (Authentic Low Gloss) Stage 1 Aged Finish: Yes Finish Package: Gloss Body w/ Gloss Neck Finish Taping Notes: Tape for vintage toner. Do not tape for aging toner. Top Color: Vintage Toner Body Filler: Rosewood Neck Filler: Rosewood Neck Stain: Mahogany Bridge Material: Black Ebony Bridge Style: Authentic Style Belly Slotted Saddle Style: Glue in Long Saddle Saddle Material: Long Bone Bridge Pins: Faux Ivoroid w/ Faux Tortoise Dot - No Slot Bridge End Pins: Faux Ivoroid W/ Faux Tortoise Dot - No Slot Tuning Machines: Waverly Relic Nickel 4076 w/ Vintage BB Btn Tuning Machine Drilling: Authentic R Step Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Strings Guage: Medium Case: Authentic

The Martin D-28 stands as a legendary symbol in the realm of acoustic guitars, celebrated for its unparalleled craftsmanship and unmistakable tone. This model represents a pinnacle in Martin Guitar's esteemed lineup, embodying a legacy of over a century of instrument-making expertise. At its core, the D-28 boasts a classic dreadnought body shape, which contributes to its robust projection and resonant sound profile. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the D-28 features a solid Sitka spruce top, renowned for its responsiveness and clarity, allowing every note to ring with clarity and precision. Complementing the top are solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, renowned for their warmth, depth, and nuanced tonal characteristics. This combination creates a sonic landscape that is both powerful and balanced, making the D-28 equally adept at accommodating intricate fingerstyle passages and vigorous strumming patterns. Beyond its acoustic prowess, the D-28 is revered for its exceptional playability and enduring design. Its comfortable neck profile and smooth fretwork provide players with a seamless playing experience, whether in the studio, on stage, or during late-night jam sessions. The guitar's timeless aesthetic, characterized by elegant appointments and meticulous detailing, further underscores its status as a true icon in the world of acoustic instruments. Since its introduction, the Martin D-28 has remained a steadfast companion to generations of musicians across genres and styles. From folk legends to contemporary virtuosos, its versatile sound and unwavering reliability have made it a staple in recording studios, concert halls, and living rooms worldwide. With each strum, the D-28 continues to inspire creativity, evoke emotion, and stand as a testament to the enduring legacy of Martin Guitar craftsmanship.