A Beautiful Martin HD-28 with a 1933 Ambertone Gloss Finish!

Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: The fret ends were smoothed and polished. The guitar was humidified to correct low-humidity dryness and stabilize the instrument. The truss rod and bridge were adjusted. All frets were leveled, re-crowned, and polished. No further work was needed.

This Martin HD-28 is a legendary dreadnought that delivers the kind of rich, authoritative tone that has shaped countless recordings and stages. Its spruce top and forward-shifted scalloped bracing give it bold projection and quick response, while East Indian rosewood back and sides add deep low end, sparkling highs, and lush harmonic bloom. The GE Modified Low Oval neck with high-performance taper feels smooth and effortless, making it just as satisfying for flatpicking as it is for full, driving strums. Finished in stunning 1933 Ambertone with herringbone trim and classic Style 28 details, this HD-28 is a true long-term investment built to open up and inspire for decades.

The HD-28 blends legendary Martin tone with timeless craftsmanship. Scalloped bracing and bold herringbone trim pair with rosewood and spruce construction for powerful, balanced sound—trusted by generations and ready for today’s artist. 

Top Material: Spruce

Finish Top: Gloss

Top Color: 1933 Ambertone

Top Inlay Material: Bold Herringbone

Top Detail: None

Binding: Antique White

Bridge Material: Ebony

Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle

Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/32"

Bridge Pin Material: Bone

Bridge Pin Dots: Faux Tortoise

Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Pickguard Inlay: None

Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe

Saddle: Compensated Bone

Saddle Radius: 16"

Body Size: D-14 Fret

Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint

Back Material: East Indian Rosewood

Side Material: East Indian Rosewood

Back and Side Finish: Gloss

Back and Sides Color: Natural

Back Detail: None

Side Detail: None

Back Purfling/Strip: Zig-Zag with Black Stripe

Back Inlay Material: Multi-Stripe

Side Inlay Material: None

Bracing Pattern: Forward-Shifted X-Brace

Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped

Brace Material: Spruce

Brace Size: 5/16"

Heelcap: Antique White

Endpiece: Antique White

Endpiece Inlay: Multi-Stripe

Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval

Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper

Neck Material: Select Hardwood

Neck Color: Dark Mahogany

Finish Neck: Satin

Scale Length: 25.4"

Number of Frets Total: 20

Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8''

Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4''

Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamonds and Squares Long

Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone

Fingerboard Binding Material: None

Side Dots: White

Headstock Shape: Solid with Square Taper and Diamond

Headplate Material: East Indian Rosewood

Headplate Logo Style: Script Old Style Overlay

Headplate Binding Material: None

Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear

Knob: Butterbean

Nut Material: Bone

Pickup: LR Baggs HiFi