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Martin D-28 Dreadnought
Since its 1931 debut, the D-28 has remained the standard by which all large-bodied, steel-stringed guitars are measured.
The D-28 utilizes a solid Sitka spruce top with glossy finish, special East Indian rosewood for the polished back and sides, and genuine ebony for the fingerboard and bridge. With its rich, resonant warmth and punchy volume, the D-28 is particularly well-suited to music styles requiring loud, powerful rhythm accompaniment. Includes deluxe Martin hardshell case ($240 value). Limited lifetime warranty.
Features:
Solid Sitka spruce top
Black and white rosette
Black pickguard
X-bracing
Rosewood back and sides
Ebony fingerboard and bridge
Neck width at nut 1-11/16"
25.4" scale length
20 frets
Includes:
deluxe Martin hardshell case
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Model Specifications
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| MODEL | D-28 |
| CONSTRUCTION: | Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint |
| BODY SIZE: | D-14 Fret |
| TOP: | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| ROSETTE: | Style 28 |
| TOP BRACING PATTERN: | D OM |
| TOP BRACES: | Non-Scalloped 5/16'' |
| BACK MATERIAL: | Solid East Indian Rosewood |
| BACK PURFLING: | Style 28 |
| SIDE MATERIAL: | Solid East Indian Rosewood |
| ENDPIECE: | White Boltaron® |
| ENDPIECE INLAY: | Black/White Boltaron® |
| BINDING: | White Boltaron® |
| TOP INLAY STYLE: | Multiple Black/White |
| SIDE INLAY: | none |
| BACK INLAY: | Black/White |
| NECK MATERIAL: | Solid Mahogany |
| NECK SHAPE: | Low Profile |
| NUT MATERIAL: | White Corian® |
| HEADSTOCK: | Solid/Diamond/Tapered |
| HEADPLATE: | Solid East Indian Rosewood/ Raised Gold Foil Logo |
| HEELCAP: | White Boltaron® |
| FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: | Solid Black Ebony |
| SCALE LENGTH: | 25.4'' |
| # OF FRETS CLEAR: | 14 |
| # OF FRETS TOTAL: | 20 |
| FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: | 1 11/16'' |
| FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: | 2 1/8'' |
| FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: | Style 28 |
| FINGERBOARD BINDING: | none |
| FINISH BACK & SIDES: | Polished Gloss/ Dark Filler |
| FINISH TOP: | Polished Gloss |
| FINISH NECK: | Semi Gloss/ Dark Mahogany Stain/ Dark Filler |
| BRIDGE MATERIAL: | Solid Black Ebony |
| BRIDGE STYLE: | Belly |
| BRIDGE STRING SPACING: | 2 1/8'' |
| SADDLE: | 16'' Radius/Compensated/White Micarta® |
| TUNING MACHINES: | Gotoh Chrome w/ Large Knobs |
| RECOMMENDED STRINGS: | Martin SP 4200 Medium Phosphor Bronze |
| BRIDGE & END PINS: | White w/ Black Dots |
| PICKGUARD: | Black |
| CASE: | 640 |
| INTERIOR LABEL: | none |
| ELECTRONICS: | optional |
| OTHER OPTIONS: | Available left-handed at no additional charge |
| OTHER COMMENTS: | All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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