Martin D-28

The D-28, together with the D-18, is the oldest series -produced dreadnought western guitar and is one of the best-known models from the American manufacturer Martin Guitars. The D-28 has been in series production since 1932 and is still manufactured in almost unchanged form today.

Today, Sitka spruce is usually used as the top wood, in combination with the X-bracing that is characteristic of Martin guitars. Today , Indian rosewood is usually used for the bottom and sides, which gives the D-28 a warm basic sound. Depending on the type , various other subspecies of tonewoods are also used. Also standard is a mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard , which ensures a comfortable playing feel.

Many artists, including John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan, have discovered the Martin D-28, and the guitar is also very popular with amateur and studio guitarists. It is therefore not surprising that Martin Guitars offers the D-28 in numerous model variants and finishes.

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