Detail 01
Forward-shifted GE-scalloped X-bracing
The bracing is the design linked here to the guitar's deep bass, clear highs, and quick response.
Product detailSKU #1500000449438
MartinHD-28 Standard Dreadnought Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar Ambertone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for left-handed players, this HD-28 Standard pairs a Sitka spruce top with East Indian rosewood back and sides in a D-14 fret dreadnought body. Its forward-shifted, GE-scalloped X-bracing is described with deep bass, clear highs, and a quick response, while the GE modified low oval neck and high-performance taper support extended playing. The 1933 Ambertone top, herringbone detail, and molded hardshell case complete a traditional, stage- and recording-ready package.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Left-handed acoustic players seeking a dreadnought for recording, performance, or focused practice.
- Players using complex chords or fingerstyle patterns with the 1.75-inch nut width and wide bridge spacing.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Right-handed players; this model is configured left-handed.
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 / high-performance taper
The neck profile is intended to make longer playing sessions more comfortable.
Detail 03
Molded hardshell case
A molded hardshell case is supplied for transport and storage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm you need a left-handed guitar.
- 02The top is finished in 1933 Ambertone rather than natural.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this HD-28 left-handed?
Yes. It is a left-handed D-14 fret dreadnought acoustic guitar.
02Does it include a case?
Yes. A molded hardshell case is listed.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
12 detailsPlayability
- Radius
- 16 inch
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Scale Length
- 25.4
- Neck Shape
- GE modified low oval
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Strings
- Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Medium (MA550T)
- Orientation
- Left handed
- Width At 12th Fret
- 2.125 inch
- Nut Width
- 1.75
- Saddle Radius
- 16 inch
- Number of Strings
- Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Medium (MA550T)
- Bridge String Spacing
- 2.156 inch
24 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- GE modern belly, drop-in saddle
- Bridge Material
- Ebony
- Binding
- Antique white
- Neck Joins Body At
- 14th fret
- Back Wood
- East Indian rosewood
- Inlays
- Diamond and square long (abalone)
- Sides Wood
- East Indian rosewood
- Hardware Finish
- Nickel
- Neck Color
- Dark mahogany
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Neck Joint
- Dovetail neck joint
- Neck Finish
- Satin
- Color
- Brown
- Bridge Pins
- Bone with faux tortoise dots
- Top Material
- Sitka spruce
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Top Color
- 1933 Ambertone
- Neck Wood
- Select hardwood
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Pickguard
- Faux tortoise
- Body Style
- D-14 fret dreadnought
- Body Shape
- D-14 fret dreadnought
- Tuning Machines
- Nickel open gear with butter bean knobs
- Side Dots
- White
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Molded hardshell
10 detailsOther
- Saddle
- Compensated bone
- Truss Rod
- Adjustable
- Brace Shape
- GE-scalloped
- Brace Size
- 5/16 inch
- Rosette
- Style 28 multi-stripe
- Configuration
- None
- Bracing Pattern
- Forward-shifted X brace
- Product Type
- Acoustic guitar
- Series
- Standard Series
- Purfling
- Zig-zag with black stripe
