{"product_id":"d-28","title":"Martin D-28 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Benchmark Dreadnought Since 1931\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalk into any recording studio, bluegrass jam, or songwriter circle, and chances are you'll find a D-28. There's a reason this guitar has been in continuous production for nearly a century — it sounds exactly like what you think an acoustic guitar should sound like. Deep, balanced, and powerful enough to fill a room without a pickup, the D-28 has defined the dreadnought sound on countless records across every genre you can name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin refreshed the Standard Series for 2025, bringing back several features from the company's legendary prewar models. The solid Sitka spruce top now features Golden Era scalloped, forward-shifted X-bracing borrowed from the Modern Deluxe line — the same bracing pattern that made vintage Martins so sought-after. Paired with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, you get the rich, complex overtones and booming low end that made the D-28 famous. The neck profile is updated too: a GE Modified Low Oval shape with a high-performance taper and satin finish that feels smooth and fast under your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the guitar that Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and Jimmy Page reached for when they needed that sound. Whether you're flatpicking bluegrass leads, strumming folk chords, or recording in the studio, the D-28 delivers the tone and projection that has made it the standard by which all other dreadnoughts are judged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGolden Era Bracing Meets Modern Playability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 D-28 brings back the forward-shifted, scalloped X-bracing that defined Martin's prewar models from the 1930s and early 1940s. By shifting the bracing pattern forward toward the soundhole and scalloping the braces, Martin allows the lower bout of the spruce top to vibrate more freely. The result is a more responsive guitar with enhanced sustain and that vintage openness players associate with the most collectible Martins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid East Indian rosewood back and sides add depth and complexity — shimmering highs, muscular bass, and a rich harmonic content that fills out every note you play. Rosewood has been paired with spruce on Martin dreadnoughts since the beginning, and it remains the gold standard for a reason. The dovetail neck joint ensures maximum energy transfer from the neck to the body, contributing to the D-28's legendary sustain and projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin also refined the playability with a thinner ebony fingerboard that features gently beveled edges for comfort during long playing sessions. The fingerboard is adorned with simple mother-of-pearl dot inlays in the classic long-pattern style. The ebony bridge features a compensated bone saddle and bone bridge pins, both of which contribute to improved intonation and sustain. A 1.75-inch bone nut provides comfortable string spacing for both flatpicking and fingerstyle playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVintage Appointments, Timeless Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D-28 has never been about flash — its beauty lies in its understated elegance and functional design. The gloss finish on the top, back, and sides highlights the natural grain of the spruce and rosewood, while an aging toner gives the top a subtle vintage warmth. Antique white binding frames the body and soundhole, complementing the traditional Style 28 multi-ring rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA faux tortoise pickguard protects the top from pick wear, and nickel open-gear tuners provide smooth, reliable tuning with a classic look. The sleeker vintage-style heel and refined bridge design are part of Martin's 2025 updates, improving both aesthetics and comfort where the neck meets the body. The 25.4-inch scale length and 20-fret fingerboard give you comfortable reach whether you're playing rhythm in first position or adding lead flourishes higher up the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Sitka spruce top with aging toner for rich projection and vintage-inspired tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid East Indian rosewood back and sides deliver complex overtones and powerful bass response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden Era scalloped, forward-shifted X-bracing for enhanced sustain and vintage openness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGE Modified Low Oval neck profile with high-performance taper and satin finish for smooth playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays and gently beveled edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony bridge with compensated bone saddle and bone bridge pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.75-inch bone nut for comfortable string spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.4-inch scale length and 20 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel open-gear tuners with vintage styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardshell case included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e D-28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10Y25D28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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