Detail 01
1-3/4-inch nut width
The string layout at the nut is specified at 1-3/4 inches.
Product detailSKU #1500000447989
MartinD-28 Standard Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The natural-finish D-28 Standard pairs a spruce top with East Indian rosewood back and sides in a right-handed dreadnought format. Forward-shifted GE-scalloped X-bracing is described as supporting articulate bass, sparkling treble, and sustain, while the body is built for a powerful, resonant response. A GE Modified Low Oval neck with High Performance Taper, beveled fingerboard edge, and 20 Plek'd frets focuses the playing experience on comfortable fretting and an even surface for chords or lead work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio or live acoustic parts that call for detailed bass, treble, and sustained notes.
- Players using both fingerpicking and strumming on a full-size dreadnought body.
- Right-handed players seeking a molded hardshell case with the guitar.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players; the left-handed version is identified separately as SKU# 120694211.
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 guitar has 20 frets finished with Plek processing.
Detail 03
Compensated bone saddle
A compensated bone saddle is specified.
Detail 04
Molded hardshell case
A molded hardshell case is listed with the guitar.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This model is right-handed.
- 02The product is listed without electronics.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the D-28 Standard made from?
It has a spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, and an ebony fingerboard and bridge.
02Is a left-handed D-28 available?
Yes. A left-handed version is identified separately as SKU# 120694211.
03Does it include 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 - Medium MA550T
- Scale Length
- 25.4
- Neck Shape
- GE Modified Low Oval
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Saddle Radius
- 16 inch
- Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret
- 2-1/8 inch
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Bridge String Spacing
- 2-5/32 inch
- Fingerboard Width At Nut
- 1-3/4 inch
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
- Mother of pearl
- Neck Taper
- High Performance Taper
- Back and Side Finish
- Gloss
- Color
- Natural
- Body Size
- D-14 Fret
- Top Material
- Spruce
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Top Color
- Aging Toner
- Neck Wood
- Select Hardwood
- Fingerboard Inlay Style
- Style 28
- 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
- Butterbean
- Left Handed Availability
- Yes (sold separately, see SKU# 120694211)
- Bracing Pattern
- Forward shifted X-brace
