Description
Bluegrass is a musical genre that has dramatically popularized Martin guitars.
When it comes to bluegrass guitars, the "Martin D-28" is indispensable.
Clarence White was one of the most famous bluegrass players who used the D-28,
The wide soundhole and the large size of the D-28 left a strong impression on many bluegrass players,
It is said that he replaced the Gretsch fretboard that had no position markings at that time,
Clarence White himself had already made these distinctive modifications when he purchased it.
The D-28 was officially commercialized by Martin as a signature model,
It is so popular that it is still being custom-ordered even in the modern age of 2025.
Once again, this instrument features a distinctive large sound hole and an ebony fingerboard without position marks,
The appearance of the instrument is reminiscent of the Clarence White model, and the top is made of Adirondack spruce,
Adirondack spruce top (*Adirondack spruce is also used for the bracing),
Indian rosewood side and back.
The peg buttons also seem to have been carefully selected,
The Grover G-93 type pegs are used....
The vintage look of this guitar is well thought out, yet the specifications are modern HD-28 style,
This is an attractive instrument that is not only easy to handle in the modern sense, but also in terms of sound.
Tone
The richness of the low frequency range of the Adirondack spruce makes it a very pleasing place to play,
The dynamics of the large sound hole adds to the richness of the low frequency range of the Adirondack spruce,
The large soundhole adds dynamics to the already powerful D-28, giving it a dynamic sound that makes you wonder how much more power can be added to it.
The dynamic sound of the D-28 can be enjoyed by adding dynamics to the richness of the low frequency range.
The high frequencies are not buried, and there is a sparkle to the sound,
The sound is so all-round that it is difficult to describe in words.
It is also a good choice for bluegrass, but it can also be used in a variety of other situations,
It is a reliable D-28 that can be used in a variety of situations.
Specs
Top: Adirondack spruce veneer
Sides & Back: Mahogany Veneer
Neck: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Modified V
Fingerboard & Bridge: Ebony
Scale: 645.2mm
Nut Width: 44.5mm
Bracing: Adirondack spruce, scalloped, 5/16"
Original hard case included
Condition.
String height: approx. 2.2mm on the 6th string at the 12th fret, approx. 1.6mm on the 1st string
(This is as shown on the web page.)
The pickguard has a lot of scratches from picks, but overall it is clean with little signs of use,
The pickguard has a lot of scratches from the pick, but overall it is in beautiful condition with few signs of use.
Fretboard fret remainder: No fret loss.
Saddle remaining: approx. 3mm
There is enough room in both directions.
No replacement parts.
Bridge peeling repair: No
Repair of cracks: No
No cracks repaired.
No bulging at the top.
Repair of broken neck: No
Original paint
Shipping
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