Detail 01
000-14 fret auditorium body
The source describes this smaller 000 body as having focused overtones for recording work.
Product detailSKU #1500000449450
Martin000-28 Standard Auditorium Acoustic Guitar Ambertone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 000-28 Standard brings a solid spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides to a 000-14 fret auditorium body with an Ambertone top. GE scalloped spruce X-bracing is described as delivering an open, vintage-leaning response with sustain, articulate bass, and sparkling treble. Its focused overtones are presented as useful in a recording mix, while the GE Modified Low Oval neck, High-Performance Taper, beveled fingerboard edge, and 20 Plek'd frets support detailed fingerstyle playing and light strumming.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Capturing detailed fingerstyle parts in the studio without overpowering the surrounding mix.
- Live or studio performances centered on articulate notes, tight bass, and crisp treble.
- Light strumming alongside more intricate picked passages.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need built-in electronics, since no electronics are specified.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
20 Plek'd frets
The frets are described as precision spaced and crowned for an even playing surface.
Detail 03
24.9-inch scale length
The specified scale length is 24.9 inches.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Arrange external amplification if needed, because no onboard electronics are listed.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the 000-28 Standard have electronics?
No. It is specified without electronics.
02Which body woods does it use?
It has a solid spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides.
03Does it come with a case?
A molded hardshell case is listed.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Electronics
- None
10 detailsPlayability
- Number of Frets Total
- 20
- Recommended Strings
- Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light (MA540T)
- Scale Length
- 24.9
- Neck Shape
- GE Modified Low Oval
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Saddle Radius
- 16 inch
- Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret
- 2-1/8 in.
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Bridge String Spacing
- 2-5/32 inch
- Fingerboard Width At Nut
- 1-3/4 in.
28 detailsBody & build
- Brace Material
- Spruce
- Bridge Material
- Ebony
- Binding
- Antique White
- Neck Joins Body At
- 14th Fret
- Bridge Pin Material
- Bone
- Finish Top
- Gloss
- Back and Sides Color
- Natural
- Neck Color
- Dark Mahogany
- Bridge Style
- GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
- Fingerboard Inlay Material
- Abalone
- Neck Taper
- High Performance Taper
- Back and Side Finish
- Gloss
- Color
- Brown
- Body Size
- 000-14 Fret
- Top Material
- Spruce
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Top Color
- Ambertone
- Neck Wood
- Select Hardwood
- Fingerboard Inlay Style
- Diamond and Square Long
- Finish Neck
- Satin
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Pickguard
- Faux Tortoise
- Back and Sides
- East Indian Rosewood
- Body Style
- GE-Scalloped
- Bridge Pin Dots
- Faux Tortoise
- Tuning Machines
- Nickel Open Gear
- Body Shape
- GE-Scalloped
- Side Dots
- White
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Molded Hardshell
9 detailsOther
- Pleked
- Yes
- Saddle
- Compensated Bone
- Bracing Size
- 5/16 inch
- Endpiece
- Antique White
- Bracing Shape
- GE-Scalloped
- Rosette
- Style 28 Multi-Stripe
- Knob
- Butter Bean
- Left Handed Availability
- Yes
- Bracing Pattern
- X Brace
