Martin D-28 Modern Deluxe Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (with Case)
Pick up the classic Martin D-28 with a modern feel! Martin's D-28 Modern Deluxe features an East Indian rosewood back and sides with a VTS Sitka spruce top.
What's special about this item?
| Feature: | What it does: |
|---|---|
| Adirondack spruce bracing | Strong and light with robust output |
| East Indian rosewood back and sides | Rich low end; smooth mids; articulate highs |
| Mahogany neck | Great sustain, strength, and warm tone |
| Solid Sitka spruce top | Projects rich, crisp and responsive tone |
Overview
The Modern Deluxe Series is offered in four styles: D-18, D-28, 000-28, and OM-28. Each model is packed with custom features and modern technology that you have to see, feel, and hear for yourself.
"Our goal has always been to make the best guitars and strings possible," said Chris Martin, Chairman and CEO. "We are thrilled with the positive feedback we are getting on these instruments, and we hope you'll give them a try for yourself."
The vintage appointments offered in the Modern Deluxe Series include a Sitka spruce Vintage Tone System (VTS) top, VTS Adirondack spruce braces, a dovetail neck joint, and natural protein glue construction. All of these features together produce the rich, fully aged Martin tone that has inspired generations.
The sound isn't the only thing that will turn heads with the Modern Deluxe in your hands.
The 28-style guitars feature East Indian rosewood back and sides with a contrasting flamed maple binding, while the 18-style features genuine mahogany back and sides with contrasting East Indian rosewood binding. All four models feature stylish gold frets, gold open-gear tuners, and a gorgeous, pearl inlaid, 1930s style script logo on the headstock.
One of the most exciting features is a brand-new neck shape that was designed just for the Modern Deluxe Series. The shape has an ultra-low profile, and it is slightly asymmetrical for maximum hand comfort up and down the fretboard.
With all of these features combined in one series, Modern Deluxe… read more stands apart from everything in Martin's production line to date. These guitars are anything but standard.
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"Our goal has always been to make the best guitars and strings possible," said Chris Martin, Chairman and CEO. "We are thrilled with the positive feedback we are getting on these instruments, and we hope you'll give them a try for yourself."
The vintage appointments offered in the Modern Deluxe Series include a Sitka spruce Vintage Tone System (VTS) top, VTS Adirondack spruce braces, a dovetail neck joint, and natural protein glue construction. All of these features together produce the rich, fully aged Martin tone that has inspired generations.
The sound isn't the only thing that will turn heads with the Modern Deluxe in your hands.
The 28-style guitars feature East Indian rosewood back and sides with a contrasting flamed maple binding, while the 18-style features genuine mahogany back and sides with contrasting East Indian rosewood binding. All four models feature stylish gold frets, gold open-gear tuners, and a gorgeous, pearl inlaid, 1930s style script logo on the headstock.
One of the most exciting features is a brand-new neck shape that was designed just for the Modern Deluxe Series. The shape has an ultra-low profile, and it is slightly asymmetrical for maximum hand comfort up and down the fretboard.
With all of these features combined in one series, Modern Deluxe… read more stands apart from everything in Martin's production line to date. These guitars are anything but standard.
Specs
- Model: D-28 Modern Deluxe
- Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Top Material: Sitka Spruce with VTS
- Rosette Style: 28 Multi-Stripe
- Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
- Brace Size: 5/16"
- Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag Authentic
- Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Endpiece: European Flamed Maple
- Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
- Binding: European Flamed Maple
- Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
- Side Inlay Material: None
- Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe
- Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
- Plek: Yes
- Nut Material: Bone
- Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
- Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Headplate Detail: Do Not Use
- Headplate Logo Style: Stylized Script Inlay
- Heelcap: European Flamed Maple
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
- Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern
- Side Dots: Abalone
- Back and Side Finish: Gloss
- Finish Top: Gloss
- Top Color: Clear
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Saddle: Compensated Bone
- Saddle Radius: 16"
- Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
- Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Medium (SMA550T)
- Knob: Butterbean
- Bridge Pin Material: Liquid Metal
- Bridge Pin Dots: Red Acrylic
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Case: Ply Hardshell
- Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
- Body Size: D-14 Fret
- Top Material: Sitka Spruce with VTS
- Rosette Style: 28 Multi-Stripe
- Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
- Brace Shape: Scalloped
- Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce with VTS
- Brace Size: 5/16"
- Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag Authentic
- Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Endpiece: European Flamed Maple
- Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
- Binding: European Flamed Maple
- Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
- Side Inlay Material: None
- Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
- Neck Material: Genuine Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Vintage Deluxe
- Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
- Plek: Yes
- Nut Material: Bone
- Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond
- Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood
- Headplate Detail: Do Not Use
- Headplate Logo Style: Stylized Script Inlay
- Heelcap: European Flamed Maple
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
- Number of Frets Total: 20
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
- Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
- Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares Long Pattern
- Side Dots: Abalone
- Back and Side Finish: Gloss
- Finish Top: Gloss
- Top Color: Clear
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Bridge Style: Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
- Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
- Saddle: Compensated Bone
- Saddle Radius: 16"
- Tuning Machines: Gold Open Gear
- Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Medium (SMA550T)
- Knob: Butterbean
- Bridge Pin Material: Liquid Metal
- Bridge Pin Dots: Red Acrylic
- Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
- Case: Ply Hardshell
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Base Item
- Shipping Weight: 24 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 48 x 21 x 10 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 10D28MODERNDELUXE
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