Detail 01
GE-scalloped, forward-shifted X-bracing
The spruce top uses 5/16 in. GE-scalloped bracing in a forward-shifted X-brace pattern.
Product detailSKU #1500000484805
MartinD-28 Standard Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Sunburst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A refined Martin D-28 Standard dreadnought with solid spruce and East Indian rosewood construction, GE-scalloped bracing, and modernized playing details.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a dreadnought with a rich, complex voice
- Fingerpicking and strumming
- Studio or live performance
- Players who value a GE Modified Low Oval neck and Plek'd frets
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need onboard electronics
- Players looking for a left-handed version included with this model
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
GE Modified Low Oval neck
It is paired with a High Performance Taper.
Detail 03
Plek'd frets
The 20 frets receive computer-guided spacing and crowning.
Detail 04
Solid tonewoods
The guitar uses a spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This guitar has no electronics.
- 02The listed left-handed version is sold separately.
- 03It includes a molded hardshell case.
- 04The specified top color is Aging Toner.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the D-28 Standard have electronics?
No. Electronics are listed as none.
02What woods are used?
It has a spruce top with East Indian rosewood back and sides, plus an ebony fingerboard and ebony bridge.
03Is a case included?
Yes. A molded hardshell case is listed.
04Is there a left-handed option?
Yes, but it is sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPlayability
- Scale Length
- 25.4"
- Number of Strings
- 6
4 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Burst or Fade
- Top Material
- Spruce
- Neck Wood
- Select hardwood
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
49 detailsOther
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret
- 2-1/8"
- Electronics
- None
- Bridge Style
- GE Modern Belly - Drop in saddle
- Endpiece
- Antique white
- Finish Top
- Gloss
- Neck Taper
- High Performance Taper
- Top Wood
- Spruce
- Back and Sides Color
- Natural
- Number of Frets Total
- 20
- Binding
- Antique White
- Tuning Machines
- Nickel open gear
- Body Size
- D-14 Fret
- Bracing Pattern
- Forward shifted X-brace
- Neck Material
- Select hardwood
- Korena Special
- false
- Neck Joins Body At
- 14th Fret
- Bridge Pin Dots
- Faux tortoise
- Neck Shape
- GE Modified Low Oval
- Bracing Shape
- GE-Scalloped
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Knob
- Butterbean
- Rosette
- Style 28 Multi-Stripe
- Pickguard
- Faux tortoise
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Back and Sides
- East Indian rosewood
- Side Dots
- White
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Pleked
- Yes
- Top Color
- Aging Toner
- Brace Material
- Spruce
- Saddle Radius
- 16"
- Neck Color
- Dark mahogany
- Saddle
- Compensated bone
- Case
- Molded Hardshell
- Recommended Strings
- Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Medium MA550T
- Bracing Size
- 5/16"
- Back and Side Finish
- Gloss
- Tier
- platinum
- Category Source
- detail
- Fingerboard Inlay Style
- Style 28
- Bridge Pin Material
- Bone
- Fingerboard Width at Nut
- 1-3/4"
- Left-Handed Availability
- Yes (sold separately, see SKU# 120694211)
- Bridge String Spacing
- 2-5/32"
- Bridge Material
- Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay Material
- Mother of pearl
- Scale Length
- 25.4"
- Finish Neck
- Satin
- Source Id
- site51500000484805
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