Martin HD-28E Retro Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

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The HD-28E Retro guitar delivers everything players love about vintage Martin dreadnoughts -- plus an advanced Fishman Aura VT Enhance pickup system.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Forward-shifted standard scalloped X bracing Improved focus and projection
Sitka spruce top Projects rich, crisp and responsive tone
Mahogany back and sides Dry and airy tone; clear, present midrange
Low oval neck, Performing Artist taper Tapered shape; slim and fast feel

The Martin HD-28E Retro is a modern re-creation of the classic herringbone Dreadnought. Channeling legends like Hank Williams, this guitar carries a distinct prestige that can only come from the Retro Series collection.

- Model: HD-28E Retro
- Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Rosette: Style 28
- Top Bracing Pattern: Standard ''X'' Scalloped, Forward Shifted
- Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''
- Back Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Back Purfling: HD Zig-Zag
- Side Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Endpiece: none
- Endpiece Inlay: none
- Binding: Grained Ivoroid
- Top Inlay Style: Bold Herringbone
- Side Inlay: none
- Back Inlay: none
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Profile w/ Performing Artist Taper
- Nut Material: Bone
- Headstock: Solid/Square Taper
- Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood
- Heelcap: Grained Ivoroid
- Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
- Scale Length: 25.4''
- Number of Frets Clear: 14
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-3/4''
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/8''
- Fingerboard Position Inlays: Diamonds & Squares - Long Pattern
- Fingerboard Binding: none
- Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss
- Finish Top: Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
- Bridge Style: 1930s Style Belly w/ Drop-In Saddle
- Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/16''
- Saddle: 16'' Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
- Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean knobs
- Recommended Strings: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200)
- Bridge & End Pins: White w/ Tortoise Colored Dots
- Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color
- Case: 445 Hardshell
- Interior Label: none
- Electronics: Fishman Aura VT Enhance
- Other Options: Available left-handed at no additional charge
- Other Comments: All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 610-759-2837

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted March 1, 2018 by Phil C in Cedar Rapids, IA

"My favorite guitar ever (and I'm really old)"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I've owned one of these for 6 years - the instrument is a clone of a 40's classic HD28 from Martin's museum. It's aging wonderfully. The electronics are to die for: on stage, it sounds like a studio. In the studio, it sounds live. Very responsive in all the ranges, and really fun to dig in around the 5th fret. I was always a Taylor guy, but this girl won my heart. Running her through a Fishman Tonedec as a DI box is the bomb.

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