Martin Custom Shop HD-28 Adirondack Spruce & Indian Rosewood

The Martin Custom Shop HD-28 Adirondack Spruce & Indian Rosewood is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, designed for players who demand the pinnacle of tone, power, and aesthetic refinement. Built with Martin’s time-honored dovetail neck joint, this D-14 fret dreadnought is a resonant powerhouse, offering exceptional dynamic range and responsiveness. The top, crafted from premium Adirondack spruce, delivers unparalleled headroom and a crisp, articulate voice, ensuring that every note rings out with stunning clarity. Beneath the surface, the forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing, also Adirondack spruce, provides the ideal balance of strength and flexibility, allowing the top to breathe and resonate freely. The result is a thunderous low end, bell-like trebles, and a rich, full-bodied midrange that cuts effortlessly through any mix.

The back and sides, made from East Indian rosewood, add warmth, depth, and complexity to the sound, complementing the Adirondack top with a lush sustain and shimmering overtones. Whether strummed with authority or played with delicate fingerpicking, this guitar responds with astonishing horsepower, making it equally suited for bluegrass flatpicking, solo singer-songwriter performances, or ensemble settings. Even in a loud band mix, the HD-28 Adirondack has the projection and sheer presence to stand out, its voice soaring above competing instruments with remarkable clarity and definition.

Elegance meets function in the details—bold herringbone top inlay, multi-stripe purfling, and antique white binding give this guitar a vintage-inspired aesthetic, while the satin-finished select hardwood neck, shaped in a modified low oval with a high-performance taper, offers supreme playability and comfort. The ebony fingerboard, adorned with abalone diamonds and squares inlays, provides a smooth, luxurious playing surface, and the nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs lend a timeless charm while ensuring rock-solid tuning stability. Anchored by an ebony modern belly bridge and a compensated bone saddle, this instrument is a true performer, built for the stage and the studio alike.

Encased in a molded hardshell case, this Martin Custom Shop HD-28 is more than just a guitar—it’s an heirloom-worthy instrument with immense tonal depth, expressive sensitivity, and commanding presence. Whether you’re chasing vintage-inspired dreadnought power or the ultimate in modern Martin craftsmanship, this HD-28 stands as a benchmark of acoustic excellence.

Other specifications include:

 Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
 Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
Top Detail: None
Rosette: Multi-Stripe
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Brace Material: Adirondack Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Back Detail: None
Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Detail: None
Endpiece: Antique White
Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe
Binding: Antique White
Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone
Side Inlay Material: None
Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval
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: N/A
Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay
Headplate Binding Material: None
Heelcap: Antique White
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
Fingerboard Binding Material: None
Side Dots: White
Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Color: None
Finish Top: Gloss
Top Color: Aging Toner
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: Nickel Open Gear
Recommended Strings: SP Acoustic 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Medium MSP4200
Knob: Butterbean
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Bridge Pin Dots: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Pickguard Inlay: None
Case: Molded Hardshell
Label: None
Electronics: None
4 lbs 4 oz
2924767

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