Martin Standard Series D-28E Acoustic Guitar.

How do you take a guitar that's defined a generation (and then some) and still manage to improve upon it? Well, Martin have done just that by applying small but effective changes to their iconic dreadnought guitar. Over 185 years, Martin's original and most discernible models have largely remained intact and unchanged, demonstrating the winning formula that they established almost two centuries ago. For 2025, theyve introduced a sweeping wave of updates to elevate the sound, playability, and aesthetics of these cornerstone guitars, from Golden Era bracing to subtle neck & heel improvements. Golden Era Design The D-28 body features Martin's Golden Era (GE) scalloped X bracing, delivering richly enhanced sustain and a robust structure that'll last a lifetime. Enjoy a more comfortable playing experience with the modernised GE bridge, boasting smoother curves and subtler edges. The classic tonewood combination of Rosewood, Spruce, Ebony, and Martins select hardwood gives you that coveted sound, timeless-yet-contemporary feel, and looks to die for. Vintage Meets Modern To bring the D-28 into the 21st Century, Martin have opted for a thinner fingerboard for the refreshed Standard models. Enjoy the familiarity of the low oval profile with a thinned Ebony fingerboard, complete with subtly beveled edges, striking the perfect balance between classic and contemporary. A longer diamond neck transition & sleeker vintage heel are the cherries on top, offering subtle aesthetic enhancements without taking away from guitars vintage roots. Electronics The D-18e is fitted with a Fishman Thinline Gold Plus VTII pick up system; a high-quality system that ensures that the full, glorious acoustic voice of this instrument is translated through an acoustic guitar amp, PA system or audio interface. Please note: the images on this listing are of the previous Martin Standard Series releases, so there may be subtle aesthetic differences to the 2025 models. New photographs coming soon! Specifications Top TOP COLOUR: Toner BRIDGE STYLE: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle BINDING: Antique White BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 5/32" TOP INLAY MATERIAL: Multi-Stripe BRIDGE MATERIAL: Ebony TOP DETAIL: None BRIDGE PIN MATERIAL: Bone PICKGUARD: Faux Tortoise BRIDGE PIN DOTS: Faux Tortoise PICKGUARD INLAY: None SADDLE: Compensated Bone ROSETTE: Multi-Stripe SADDLE RADIUS: 16" Body TOP MATERIAL: Spruce BACK & SIDES MATERIAL: East Indian Rosewood BRACE MATERIAL: Sitka Spruce BACK & SIDES COLOR: None BRACE SIZE: 5/16" BACK DETAIL: None BACK PURFLING/STRIP: Style 28 BACK INLAY MATERIAL: Multi-Stripe HEELCAP: Antique White SIDE DETAIL: None ENDPIECE: Antique White SIDE INLAY MATERIAL: None ENDPIECE INLAY: Multi-Stripe Neck NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Ebony FINISH NECK: Satin FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/8'' NECK COLOUR: Dark Mahogany FINGERBOARD INLAY STYLE: Style 28 NUMBER OF FRETS TOTAL: 20 FINGERBOARD INLAY MATERIAL: Mother-of-Pearl NECK JOINS BODY AT: 14th Fret FINGERBOARD BINDING MATERIAL: None SIDE DOTS: White Headstock HEADSTOCK SHAPE: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond TUNING MACHINES: Nickel Open Gear HEADPLATE MATERIAL: East Indian Rosewood KNOB: Butterbean HEADPLATE LOGO STYLE: Script Old Style Overlay NUT MATERIAL: Bone HEADPLATE BINDING MATERIAL: None Electronics PICKUP: Fishman Thinline Gold Plus VTII