Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? My Martin HD-28 is extremely well made. Not a flaw anywhere to be seen. Just bought it so can't comment on dependability. But it is a Martin, 'nuff said. Reliability How has it stood up over time? n/a Overall Your general opinion of this product. Best guitar I've ever owned in over 40 years of playing acoustics. It is like a Martin D-28 on steriods; perfectly balanced and incredibly dynamic and responsive. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The slim profile makes it very easy to play. I had to lower the action and tweak the truss rod a bit though. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Mellow, dark, and round. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Fantastic finish, even though I already made a significant chip through it. Action How was the action out of the box? High, had to adjust.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? I believe it to be the best Guitar out there for the money Reliability How has it stood up over time? Great I wipe it down with Martin Guitar polish after playing it Overall Your general opinion of this product. I play a variety of styles and it is perfect for all of them really like Martin Bluegrass light/Mediums on it also like John Pearse 510L'S Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? it's perfect Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Martin tone says all that needs to be said Finish How did the stain or paint job look? perfect Action How was the action out of the box? was a hair high for me but took bridge down and adjusted neck slightly mande it perfect

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Martin Quality, a company that's been around as long as Martin has got it down pat. I'm sure it will be dependable, haven't had but 3 weeks. It has the Large Grover tuners and they are sweet. Reliability How has it stood up over time? I've only had it 3 weeks so far but with Martins reputation it shouldn't give me a problem. I've read that Martin has great support. Overall Your general opinion of this product. Listen to all the Hype about this fine guitar because it's all true. The craftsmanship is Second to none. The tone is all Martin. Has deeper lows than other acoustics, crisp highs and this bad boy is loud! You don't notice it much when sitting down playing it but as soon as you listen to someone else play it you like WOW that is one loud acoustic. If you play a D-28 which there is nothing wrong with that model, then you pick up the HD-28 and play it there is a BIG difference in the volume. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? The neck felt funny at first just because I have been playing my 3 Elec's and was not used to an acoustic neck. But it only took about a week and now it feels like I've been playing it for years. I can't play lead on it like my elec's but that will come in time. The neck feels good with the satin finish on the back of the neck. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Deep Lows and crisp highs, very loud. Deep Bass without getting boomy. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Very nice, I wish it had the aged finish like the D-28V or was it the HD-28V but I'm sure this will age gracefully. Action How was the action out of the box? It was set up like the Gibson Les Pauls are, by computer. Action was spot on. But of course Jon from MFG looked it over anyway. In the 3 weeks I have had this guitar it has not gone out of tune, I had to make a minor adjustment last night to it, thats all.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? A+++ Never had a problem with this guitar. Extremely well made. Be careful with the finish on the top. They can take years to cure to a hard finish. Just a slight tap against a hard edge can put a ding in it. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Not one problem. Be sure to keep the humidity constant as I have had friends who neglected their guitars and had the tops crack. With constant humidity you will have less problems with action changing. Overall Your general opinion of this product. This guitar is amazing in every way. And the best thing is that it gets even better with time. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Very easy to play. I love the neck, not too wide for me. Action is great and movement up and down the fretboard is a dream. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Loud, bright, very good lows. I have a Fishman bridge pickup with an Aura Shaper. Sounds fabulous. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? The finish was spectacular. No flaws whatsover. The craftsmanship is as it should be. They did this one right. After 4 years with careful caretaking this guitar looks even better than the day I bought it. The finish is again perfectly to give it that vintage look. You will never look at another guitar if you buy this one. I can't recommend it enought. Action How was the action out of the box? Mine was a bit high for my tastes and how it lowered professionally. I have it adjusted every 6 months to keep it where I want it.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? It's Reliability How has it stood up over time? I bought a 1999 model and it looks like new and I can only assume is sound beeter than new. (I wasn't there) Overall Your general opinion of this product. Back in 72 I came up just short of the $400 for the 1969 D-28. Looked and played alot of guitars and all these years later I have found the best sounding Martin I have ever played. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Going from my 40 yr old Gibson J45, this neck is wider but for Flatpicking it is just right. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Action How was the action out of the box? When bringing it from the Portland, OR to Hawaii (wet hills) the action raised a bit and now that I have got the humidity down to about 50% in the case it it perfect.