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D-28 Standard Series, D-14 Fret, Acoustic

The Martin D-28 is widely regarded as the most iconic acoustic guitar in the world, trusted by generations of players and played by countless legends across genres. Its Dreadnought body size and scalloped bracing delivers the bold, projective tone with strong bass, clear trebles, and rich overtones that has defined acoustic music for nearly a century. Handcrafted with a solid spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, the D-28 produces a resonant voice that’s beautifully balanced for all playing styles. The satin neck, featuring a Golden Era (GE) Modified Low Oval profile, high-performance taper, and 25.4" scale length, ensures smooth, effortless playability. With antique white binding, an ebony fingerboard with mother of pearl dot inlays, an ebony bridge with bone pins, and nickel open gear tuners, the D-28 blends timeless craftsmanship with modern playability. Available in a variety of gloss and satin options, the D-28 is the guitar you can trust to unleash the artist within. 

Martin’s refreshed Standard Series for 2025 enhances tone, comfort, and style. Sitka spruce GE top bracing, as featured on the Modern Deluxe Series, delivers vintage-inspired tone and sustain, while updates like a reimagined neck profile, thinner fingerboard, and refined bridge and heel improve playability and aesthetics. Each guitar includes a hardshell case. 

Specifications

HIGHLIGHTS

• D-14 Fret Body Size
• East Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
• Spruce Top with Aging Toner Top Color
• GE Modified Low Oval with High-Performance Taper Neck
• 1 3/4" Fingerboard Width at Nut
• Molded Hardshell Case Included

TOP

• Top Material: Spruce
• Finish Top: Gloss
• Top Color: Aging Toner
• Top Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
• Top Detail: None
• Binding: Antique White
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop In Saddle
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Bridge Pin Material: Bone
• Bridge Pin Dots: Faux Tortoise
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Pickguard Inlay: None
• Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Saddle Radius: 16"

BODY

• Body Size: D-14 Fret
• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
• Back & Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Back & Side Finish: Gloss
• Back & Side Color: Natural
• Back Detail: None
• Side Detail: None
• Back Purfling/Strip: Style 28 with Black Stripe
• Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
• Side Inlay Material: None
• Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
• Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
• Brace Size: 5/16"
• Heelcap: Antique White
• Endpiece: Antique White
• Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe

NECK

• Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
• Finish Neck: Satin
• Scale Length: 25.4" 
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
• Fretboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
• Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
• Fingerboard Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl
• Fingerboard Binding Material: None
• Side Dots: White

HEADSTOCK

• Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
• Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
• Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
• Headplate Binding Material: None
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
• Knob: Butterbean
• Nut Material: Bone