Detail 01
Solid spruce top with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides
This is the wood pairing behind the guitar's vibrant, balanced voice with warmth and depth.
Product detailSKU #1500000447984
MartinHD-28 Standard Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The HD-28 Standard is a six-string D-14 fret dreadnought built with a solid spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. Its forward-shifted, GE-scalloped spruce X-bracing is paired with a voice described as bold yet balanced, with low-end support, clear ringing notes and sparkling highs. The GE Modified Low Oval neck, High Performance Taper, thinner fingerboard and beveled comfort edge focus the update on feel, while 20 Plek'd frets provide a precisely prepared playing surface.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Solo performances or multi-track recording that benefit from its bold, balanced dreadnought voice.
- Flatpicking, strumming, or fingerpicking parts using the guitar's clear response and low-end support.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need onboard electronics, since this guitar has none.
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
Forward-shifted GE-scalloped spruce X-bracing
The bracing is described as supporting resonance, projection, enhanced sustain, bold lows and shimmering highs.
Detail 03
GE Modified Low Oval neck with High Performance Taper
Its neck profile and taper are paired with a thinner, beveled-edge fingerboard for a refined playing feel.
Detail 04
20 Plek'd frets
The frets receive computer-guided spacing and crowning for an even playing surface.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01There are no onboard electronics.
- 02A molded hardshell case is supplied.
- 03This is a 25.4-inch-scale, six-string guitar with a 1-3/4-inch nut width.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the HD-28 Standard have electronics?
No. Electronics are listed as none.
02What woods are used for the body?
It has a solid spruce top with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides.
03Is a case included?
Yes. It comes with a molded hardshell case.
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
- Abalone
- 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
- 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
- Forward Shifted X Brace
