C.F. Martin HD-28 (2025)
C.F. Martin HD-28 (2025)
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Herringbone purfling around the edge of the top, a zigzag back strip and Diamonds and Squares in abalone: the HD-28 has the look of Martin's pre-war guitars. Beneath the ornamentation it's a D-28, with rosewood's big bass and clear overtones.
- Pre-war look with Herringbone and zigzag back strip
- Golden Era bracing that responds to even the lightest touch
- Supplied in Martin's hard case
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Withdrawal termsDescription
Herringbone
Herringbone is the herringbone wood inlay along the edge of the top. Martin used it on the Style 28 until the early 1940s. In 1976, the HD-28 came with Herringbone and scalloped bracing, and the model has been in production ever since.
The 2025 Update
In 2025, the HD-28 received Golden Era bracing, inspired by the pre-war guitars Martin built before World War II. The scalloped bracing makes the top less stiff, allowing it to vibrate more easily, even when playing softly. The notes sustain longer, and the sound approaches that of a vintage Martin. The neck received a new profile, the Golden Era Modified Low Oval, the fretboard was thinned, and the nut and heel were reshaped.
HD-28 or D-28
From 2025, the D-28 and HD-28 have the same Golden Era bracing, woods, and dimensions. The difference is the ornamentation: Herringbone inlay, zigzag stripe on the bottom, and Diamonds and Squares abalone inlay on the HD-28, while the D-28 has mother-of-pearl inlay.
Questions and Answers
What does the H in HD-28 stand for?
H stands for Herringbone, the herringbone inlay along the edge of the top.
Does the HD-28 sound different from the D-28?
From 2025, they have the same bracing, woods, and dimensions. The choice of model is therefore mainly about the ornamentation, but there can still be tonal differences from guitar to guitar.
Is the top Sitka?
It can be. Martin only specifies spruce for the Standard series, and the top is either Sitka or Lutz spruce. Both are solid spruce.
Does it come with a case or gig bag?
Yes, Martin's hard case is included.
Specifications
| Body | Dreadnought, 14 frets clear of the body |
| Top | Solid spruce, gloss finish, Aging Toner, Bold Herringbone inlay |
| Sides and back | Solid Indian rosewood, gloss finish |
| Bottom stripe | Zigzag with black stripe |
| Bracing | Forward-shifted X, Golden Era scalloped, 5/16" |
| Neck | Select hardwood, Golden Era Modified Low Oval, High-Performance Taper, satin |
| Fretboard | Ebony, 20 frets, Diamonds and Squares Long in abalone |
| Scale length | 645 mm (25.4") |
| Nut width | 44.5 mm (1 3/4") |
| Nut | Ebony, Golden Era Modern Belly, compensated nut in the neck, nut pins in the neck |
| Bridge | Rosewood |
| Binding and rosette | Antique white binding, Style 28 Multi-Stripe rosette |
| Pickguard | Faux tortoise |
| Hardware | Nickel, open, butterbean buttons |
| Strings | Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0, phosphor bronze, medium |
| Case | Martin's hard case is included |
Specifications
| All Solid | Yes |
|---|---|
| Body Size | Dreadnought |
| Top Wood | Spruce |
| Back & Sides Wood | East Indian rosewood |
| Finish | High gloss |
| Colour | Natural, Aging Toner |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Cutaway | No |
| Electronics | No |
| Construction | Dovetail |
| Bracing | Golden Era Forward Shifted X-bracing |
| Bracing | Scalloped |
| Neck material | Select hardwood |
| Neck profile | Golden Era Modified Low Oval - High-Performance Taper |
| Radius | 16" |
| Fingerboard material | Ebony |
| Fingerboard inlays | Abalone Diamonds & Squares Long Pattern |
| Number of frets | 20 |
| PLEK processed | Yes |
| Scale length | 25.4" (645mm) |
| Nut width | 1.75" (44.45mm) |
| Saddle material | Bone, compensated |
| Bridge material | Ebony |
| Tuners | Nickel Open-Geared with Butterbean Knobs |
| Strings | CF Martin MA550T Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Medium (.013 – .056) 92/8 Phosphor Bronze |
| Case/gig bag | Hardshell Case |
Questions and answers
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About C.F. Martin & Co.
C.F. Martin & Co. is one of the most respected makers of acoustic guitars. Since 1833, Martin has shaped the development of the steel-string acoustic guitar, and for many guitarists around the world a Martin is the one to own.
Akustikken has been the Danish importer and distributor of C.F. Martin & Co. since 1984.