Martin HD28VS Acoustic Guitar

MARTIN HD28VS Details

Martin HD28VS

The HD28VS is the 12-fret, "S-shaped" version of the HD28VR. The longer body dimensions, wider neck (1 7/8" at the nut; 2 1/8" at the 12th fret) and slotted headstock combine to produce a warmer, deeper tone than standard rosewood Dreadnoughts. Although this guitar style was produced as early as 1917, and was the original Dreadnought size, it gained its greatest popularity among folk performers in the 1960's. (Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary, in particular, is credited with the revival of interest in this model).

Like its 14-fret cousin, the HD28VS features East Indian back and sides, scalloped-braced Sitka top, genuine ebony fingerboard and bridge, diamonds & squares position markers, tortoise-style pickguard, "zig-zag" or "zipper" backstrip and, of course, Martin's famous herringbone top trim. Other custom appointments include grained ivoroid bindings & heelcap, aging toner on the top, long through-bridge saddle, and Waverly/Sloan vintage tuners.

Body
Top Solid Spruce
Rosette Black and White
Bracing Scalloped 5/16"
Side Wood Solid Rosewood
Back wood Solid Rosewood
Back construction 2 Piece
Binding Grained Ivoroid
Back inlay strip Zig Zag
Pickguard Tortoise Color
Body finish Gloss with Aging Toner on Top
Neck
Fingerboard/bridge Ebony
Neck width at nut 1-3/4"
Scale length 25.4"
Frets clear 12
Frets total 19

MARTIN HD28VS Body_Shapes

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MARTIN HD28VS WITH CASE OPT 2

Back

Bridge

Fingerboard

Headstock

Side

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