The Martin Standard Series D-28 gets a makeover with subtle yet impactful refinements. Featuring an updated Sitka Spruce Top with East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides and an Ebony Fretboard.
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The Martin D-28 Satin is getting a revival! With updated Sitka spruce Golden Era bracing that breathes new life into this legendary dreadnought, you're looking at vintage tone married to modern comfort. This is where Martin's storied craftsmanship meets contemporary player demands, creating an acoustic that honors the past while embracing the future.
Whether you're fingerpicking delicate melodies or driving rhythm that fills the room, the D-28 Satin delivers that unmistakable Martin voice with enhanced sustain and that coveted "breathy" vintage character.
Golden Era Bracing Brings Vintage Magic to Life
The D-28 Satin embodies timeless tone and masterful craftsmanship, not merely setting the standard but redefining it with unmatched elegance.
Sitka Spruce Golden Era Top Bracing: Borrowed from Martin's premium Modern Deluxe Series, this bracing pattern transforms the D-28's voice into something beautifully nostalgic. You'll hear enhanced sustain with a more open, vintage tone that lets each note bloom naturally.
East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides: The classic pairing that built Martin's reputation delivers rich fundamentals with sparkling overtones. This tonewood combination provides the perfect foundation for the D-28's legendary projection and tonal complexity.
Playability That Feels Like Coming Home
Martin listened to players and refined every touchpoint where your hands meet the instrument. The result is comfort that doesn't compromise the D-28's iconic voice.
GE Modified Low Oval Neck Profile: This neck maintains the beloved modified low oval shape while adding vintage appeal without extra bulk. Your fretting hand will appreciate the familiar feel with subtle refinements that make extended playing sessions effortless.
Refined Fingerboard Design: The thinner fingerboard features a gently beveled comfort edge that reduces hand fatigue, while refined string spacing at the nut ensures clean chord transitions and precise single-note work.
GE Modern Belly Bridge: Smoother, more comfortable corners mean your picking hand can find its sweet spot without distraction. These ergonomic improvements let you focus on making music, not fighting your instrument.
Beauty Meets Heritage in Every Detail
Visual refinements complement the D-28's enhanced playability, creating a guitar that's as stunning to behold as it is to play.
Ebony Fingerboard with Style 28 Inlays: The classic abalone and mother-of-pearl inlays catch the light beautifully against the rich ebony fingerboard, maintaining the D-28's elegant aesthetic heritage.
Vintage-Inspired Appointments: From the long diamond neck transition to the angled nut cut and sleeker heel design, these details create a cohesive vintage vibe that guitar enthusiasts will immediately recognize and appreciate.
Bone Bridge Pins: These premium appointments enhance tone transfer while adding another touch of traditional craftsmanship to an already exceptional instrument.
The D-28 Legacy, Refined for Today's Player
The Martin D-28 Satin represents thoughtful evolution rather than dramatic reinvention. Every enhancement serves the music first, ensuring that this refreshed classic maintains its legendary status while offering modern players the comfort and tonal character they crave. Whether you're recording in the studio or commanding the stage, this D-28 delivers the goods with molded hardshell case protection for life on the road.
Martin D-28 Satin Acoustic Guitar Features:
Sitka spruce top with Golden Era bracing for vintage tone and enhanced sustain
East Indian rosewood back and sides for rich, complex tonality
GE modified low oval neck profile optimized for comfort and vintage appeal
Ebony fingerboard with Style 28 abalone and mother-of-pearl inlays
Refined string spacing at nut for improved playability
GE modern belly bridge with comfortable, rounded corners
Bone bridge pins for enhanced tone transfer
Long diamond neck transition with vintage-style heel
Molded hardshell case included for protection and portability
Warranty: Limited Lifetime on New & Minor Blemished Products to the original owner (excluding strings); 1 Year on Backpacker, Little Martins & Ukuleles; No warranty on Dent & Scratch items
Martin D-28 Satin Acoustic Guitar with Case Specifications
Item #:
MAT D28SATINV2BST-M3053436
Manufacturer Part Number:
10Y25D28SATIN1935BUR
UPC:
729789684057
Product Specifications
Martin D-28 Satin Acoustic Guitar with Case Specifications
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top Material: Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut:1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Finish Top: Satin -
Top Color: Aging Toner
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Ebony
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Case: Molded Hardshell
Electronics: None
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Medium MA550T
Martin D-28 Satin Acoustic Guitar with Case Specifications
Product Specifications
Martin D-28 Satin Acoustic Guitar with Case Specifications
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top Material: Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: GE-Scalloped
Back Material: East Indian Rosewood
Side Material: East Indian Rosewood
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4"
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut:1 3/4''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Finish Top: Satin -
Top Color: Aging Toner
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Ebony
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Case: Molded Hardshell
Electronics: None
Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Medium MA550T
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by far the best sounding
by far the best sounding guitar I have ever known. The neck width and action are outstanding. I am very pleased with the purchase. I have waited a long time to buy - will have for rest of my life before passing on to family member.
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