Martin HD-28 Standard Series 6-String Acoustic Guitar – Gloss 1935 Sunburst

The Legendary Martin HD-28, Refined for Today

The Martin HD-28 Standard Series is one of the definitive dreadnought acoustic guitars for players who want powerful projection, rich acoustic character, and the unmistakable sound of spruce and rosewood.

This Gloss 1935 Sunburst HD-28 pairs a solid spruce top with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides for a versatile tonal foundation. The dreadnought body produces impressive low-end authority while retaining articulate trebles and the complex overtones that make a rosewood Martin so inspiring to play.

Martin's refreshed Standard Series introduces a number of player-focused refinements while retaining the traditional character that made the HD-28 famous. Forward-shifted GE-scalloped X-bracing helps produce a responsive, resonant voice with plenty of headroom, making the HD-28 equally at home with flatpicking, strumming, fingerstyle playing, bluegrass, country, folk, worship, and studio recording.

The GE Modified Low Oval neck features a High-Performance Taper and satin finish for a comfortable, contemporary playing feel. The 1 3/4-inch nut width provides generous string spacing, while the ebony fingerboard features elegant long diamond-and-square abalone inlays.

Visually, the 1935 Sunburst finish gives this HD-28 a distinctive vintage-inspired appearance. Bold herringbone top inlay, antique white binding, a faux-tortoise pickguard, ebony bridge, bone pins, and nickel open-gear tuners complete the classic Style 28 aesthetic.

Whether you're looking for a professional acoustic guitar for the stage, a premium recording instrument, or a lifelong Martin dreadnought, the Martin HD-28 Standard Series 1935 Sunburst delivers the combination of traditional Martin tone, premium tonewoods, and modern playability that discerning players expect.

Tone & Performance

The HD-28's spruce-and-rosewood combination is a classic for a reason. The solid spruce top provides clarity, dynamic response, and headroom, while the solid East Indian rosewood back and sides contribute depth, sustain, and complex harmonic detail.

The forward-shifted GE-scalloped bracing is particularly well suited to players who want an acoustic guitar that responds dynamically to both a light touch and aggressive picking or strumming.

The result is a versatile dreadnought with the power for bluegrass and flatpicking, the warmth for singer-songwriter accompaniment, and the detail required for professional recording.

Vintage-Inspired Martin Style

The 1935 Sunburst finish gives the HD-28 a classic appearance while retaining the modern construction and playability of Martin's current Standard Series.

The guitar features bold herringbone top inlay, antique white binding, a faux-tortoise pickguard, Style 28 multi-stripe rosette, ebony bridge, ebony fingerboard, and abalone long diamond-and-square fingerboard inlays.

The satin-finished neck, vintage-inspired heel treatment, angled nut, and refined bridge design add further visual and ergonomic details to this updated Standard Series model.

Ideal For

• Professional acoustic guitarists
• Singer-songwriters
• Bluegrass musicians
• Flatpickers
• Country and folk guitarists
• Worship musicians
• Recording studios
• Live acoustic performances
• Serious guitar collectors
• Players seeking a premium Martin dreadnought

Martin HD-28 vs. Standard Acoustic Guitars

The HD-28 occupies a special place in the Martin lineup thanks to its combination of a dreadnought body, solid spruce top, solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, herringbone styling, and forward-shifted GE-scalloped bracing.

The result is an acoustic guitar designed for players who want substantial projection and low-end response without sacrificing clarity, articulation, or harmonic complexity.

Specs

• Brand: Martin
• Model: HD-28
• Series: Standard Series
• Model Number: 10Y25HD28SUNBURST
• Guitar Type: 6-String Acoustic Guitar
• Body Shape: D-14 Fret Dreadnought
• Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
• Top Wood: Solid Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: 1935 Sunburst
• Back & Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace
• Bracing: GE-Scalloped
• Bracing Material: Spruce
• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
• Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Color: Dark Mahogany
• Scale Length: 25.4"
• Number of Frets: 20
• Neck-to-Body Joint: 14th Fret
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
• Fingerboard Inlays: Long Diamonds & Squares
• Inlay Material: Abalone
• Bridge: Ebony GE Modern Belly
• Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Nut: Bone
• Bridge Pins: Bone
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
• Tuner Buttons: Butterbean
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
• Binding: Antique White
• Electronics: None
• Case: Molded Hardshell
• Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Medium
• Finish: Gloss 1935 Sunburst

Why Choose the Martin HD-28 Standard Series 6-String Acoustic Guitar - 1935 Sunburst

• Solid spruce top for a powerful, articulate acoustic voice
• Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides for depth, resonance, and rich overtones
• D-14 Fret dreadnought body for full projection and strong low-end response
• Forward-shifted GE-scalloped X-bracing for enhanced responsiveness, resonance, and sustain
• Gloss 1935 Sunburst finish for a distinctive vintage-inspired appearance
• Bold herringbone top inlay for classic Style 28 aesthetics
• GE Modified Low Oval neck with High-Performance Taper
• 1 3/4-inch nut width for comfortable string spacing
• Ebony fingerboard with long diamond-and-square abalone inlays
• Ebony GE Modern Belly bridge with compensated bone saddle
• Bone bridge pins with faux-tortoise pin dots
• Nickel open-gear tuners with Butterbean knobs
• 25.4-inch scale length
• 20 frets
• Molded hardshell case included
• No onboard electronics for a pure acoustic configuration

What's Included

• Martin HD-28 Standard Series 6-string acoustic guitar
• Molded hardshell case
• Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Medium strings, installed

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