Detail 01
Scalloped 1/4-inch spruce X-bracing
The bracing is identified as part of the guitar’s sustain and resonance-focused construction.
Product detailSKU #1500000445327
MartinO'ahu HG-28 Special-Edition Acoustic Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Martin’s O’ahu HG-28 pairs a smaller 14-fret sloped-shoulder dreadnought outline with 000-style body depth. Its solid spruce top, solid flamed Hawaiian koa back and sides, and scalloped spruce X-bracing are described as producing a balanced voice with clear treble, warm bass, and sustain. The 24.9-inch scale length is intended to give the strings a more relaxed feel for strumming, fingerpicking, and open-G slack-key playing. Vintage-style trim and a gloss Natural finish complete the presentation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Strumming, fingerpicking, and open-G slack-key work with a shorter 24.9-inch scale length.
- Players seeking dreadnought power in Martin’s smaller HG 14-fret body format.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players; this is a right-handed guitar.
- Players who require a scale length other than 24.9 inches.
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 with high-performance taper
The neck uses Martin’s specified Golden Era modified low oval profile and high-performance taper.
Detail 03
Compensated bone saddle
The bridge is fitted with a compensated bone saddle.
Detail 04
Softshell hemp case
A softshell hemp case is supplied for carrying and storage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Right-handed orientation only.
- 02The guitar has 20 frets and joins the body at the 14th fret.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What woods are used for the body?
It has a solid spruce top with solid flamed Hawaiian koa back and sides.
02What scale length does the HG-28 use?
Its scale length is 24.9 inches.
03Does it include a case?
Yes. A softshell hemp case is listed.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Bridge
- Modern straightline, drop-in saddle
10 detailsPlayability
- Strings
- 6
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Neck Profile
- GE modified low oval
- Nut Width
- 1.75
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret
- 2 1/8 inch
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Bridge String Spacing
- 2 5/32 inch
- Scale Length
- 24.9
- Neck Shape
- GE modified low oval
18 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Bridge Material
- Ebony
- Binding
- Antique white
- Neck Joins Body At
- 14th fret
- Fingerboard Inlay
- Old Style 18 abalone
- Body Size
- HG-14 Fret
- Top Material
- Solid spruce
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Finish
- Gloss
- Neck Wood
- Select hardwood
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Back and Sides Wood
- Solid flamed Hawaiian koa
- Pickguard
- Faux tortoise
- Bracing Material
- Spruce, scalloped, 1/4 inch
- Tuning Machines
- Nickel open gear, butter bean knobs
- Neck Taper
- High-performance taper
- Top Inlay Material
- Bold herringbone
- Neck Finish
- Satin
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Softshell hemp
3 detailsOther
- Rosette
- Style 28 multi-stripe
- Saddle
- Compensated bone
- Bracing Pattern
- X-brace
