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About Martin HD-28

Martin HD-28 is one of the most popular and well loved acoustic guitars in the world. A cornerstone of the Martin catalogue since 1976, the HD-28 is a dreadnought with a classic look and sound. The Martin HD-28 is made using the classic tonewood combination of spruce and Indian rosewood, along with an ebony fingerboard. Decorative elements such as diamond & square fingerboard inlays and a herringbone trim elevate the HD-28’s looks, whilst scalloped bracing opens the sound up in the low end and adds volume. The Martin HD-28 is actually closer in design to the original 1931 D-28.

Why Should I Choose a Martin HD-28 Guitar?

  • A genuinely iconic and timeless guitar
  • One of the most celebrated acoustic guitar tones, thanks to the timber combination
  • A versatile design that is capable of sounding great in any style of genre
  • A long-term playing and songwriting companion that will inspire you

Frequently Asked Questions about Martin HD-28

Question: What does Martin HD-28 stand for?
Martin HD-28 stands for the following: Martin is the brand, HD stands for ‘Herringbone Dreadnought’ which refers to the decorative element and body shape, and ‘28’ is part of Martin’s naming conventions, which in this case identifies the guitar as having a spruce top and rosewood back & sides.
Question: Are Martin HD-28 guitars any good?
Yes, the Martin HD-28 is world-renowned as one of the best sounding acoustic guitars in the world. It’s an acknowledged classic, loved by professionals and seen as a fantastic ‘lifetime companion’ guitar.
Question: Who plays a Martin HD-28 guitar?
Martin HD-28 guitars are played by a huge number of notable players including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Paul McCartney, Molly Tuttle and Tyler Childers.
Question: What gauge strings are on Martin HD-28 guitars?
Martin HD-28 guitars are strung with Martin branded 13-56 gauge strings.
Question: What is the difference between Martin HD-28 and D-28?
There are three main differences between a Martin D-28 and an HD-28. Firstly, the HD-28 has scalloped bracing instead of straight bracing; secondly, the HD-28 has a herringbone trim alongside the binding; and lastly, the HD-28 has ‘diamond and square’ fretboard inlays compared with regular dot inlays on the D-28. SOme historical HD-28 models differ, but that is how things typically are nowadays for both models.