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Published on 07/20/13 at 22:41 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Made in the USA. Excellent violin
UTILIZATION
Handle difficult at first (like all Martin) when compared to its competitors (Taylor, Gibson ...), but you get used to.
SOUNDS
Very rich in harmonics. These very low (typical of Martin). Very round sound. Perfect for accompanying struming.
OVERALL OPINION
Everything has been said on this guitar. She gave me years of happiness, then I sold it to buy a HD28 (also excellent guitar, but still different from the D28).13stompboxjon
great tone
Published on 06/12/12 at 22:23I have been messing around on the guitar for a long time now and have a pretty solid collection of guitars both acoustic and electric. I used to be conserned with more of the guitar’s looks when I was younger but that’s not the case anymore. I am now more consirned with the guitars ability to get the proper tone. I spend hours on hours sitting in a room that has concrete flooring in my basement playing because it really lets me hear the tone of the guitar better that way. The D 28 by Martin has allowed me to get that great tone almost every single time. It really is an amazing guitar and you must try to get your hands on it. Even if you cant afford it because it isn’t cheap you can always…Read moreI have been messing around on the guitar for a long time now and have a pretty solid collection of guitars both acoustic and electric. I used to be conserned with more of the guitar’s looks when I was younger but that’s not the case anymore. I am now more consirned with the guitars ability to get the proper tone. I spend hours on hours sitting in a room that has concrete flooring in my basement playing because it really lets me hear the tone of the guitar better that way. The D 28 by Martin has allowed me to get that great tone almost every single time. It really is an amazing guitar and you must try to get your hands on it. Even if you cant afford it because it isn’t cheap you can always go down to guitar center and play with it and see if its something that you would want to own and then start saving the money to get it.
UTILIZATION
Yes, it is easy to get the last frets and the design and shape are perfect for me, but it may not be perfect for you. We all like our instruments to be as custom to us as possible to you will need to go try it out first like I said. Yes it is easy to get the sound you will love, there really arent too many other guitars that I own sound as good as this does.
SOUNDS
Sounds amazing I love it and I always will. I play some blue grass and folk with it from time to time and it gets the sound perfect each time.
OVERALL OPINION
One thing that I didn’t like about this was the price tag. It really put a dent on my credit card, but it was worth it in the end. I have paid it off a long time ago and the good thing about it is it can still be sold for almost the same price I purchased it for which is always a great sign when you can resell your gear for a similar price to what you paid for it.
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a great guitar
Published on 05/04/12 at 02:01 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Everything has been said and repeat it's just the best quality you can have sound in my opinion!
UTILIZATION
Access to acute is the only flaw. But you just have to play some chords and it is transported! The sound is warm round a treat.
SOUNDS
I find it suitable for all. After playing on a d28 you feel that other acoustic sound loud!
OVERALL OPINION
I for one year, for me it is simply the best acoustics.50MGR/RWillie
Martin D-28
Published on 02/02/09 at 15:00I am what they now call a "finger style" guitarist.
I purchase this guitar new in 1969 at Roxies in LaPorte Indiana for $325.00. I bought it because the Gibson B25 that I had was always drowned out when I jammed with others. Although the guitar always sounded great,for years I played with a capo at the second fret because it never felt as comfortable at the nut. A couple of years ago I had it professionally set up at a shop in Austin. Since then it's been like a new guitar and it's been a joy to play.
I have noticed the tone getting better and better as it gets older.
None that I can think of
The quality of the wood, workmanship and finish are excellent. I am not a professional musicia…Read moreI am what they now call a "finger style" guitarist.
I purchase this guitar new in 1969 at Roxies in LaPorte Indiana for $325.00. I bought it because the Gibson B25 that I had was always drowned out when I jammed with others. Although the guitar always sounded great,for years I played with a capo at the second fret because it never felt as comfortable at the nut. A couple of years ago I had it professionally set up at a shop in Austin. Since then it's been like a new guitar and it's been a joy to play.
I have noticed the tone getting better and better as it gets older.
None that I can think of
The quality of the wood, workmanship and finish are excellent. I am not a professional musician but in the 39 years that I have owned this guitar it' been out and played regularly. Other than setting it up for lighter strings for finger style picking, this guitar has never needed repair.
Buying this guitar was one of the few decisions I made as a teenager that I have never regretted.
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Martin D-28
Published on 09/04/06 at 15:00Hobby hacker since the 70's
Bought brand new it at Caruso's music in downtown Groton, CT in 1972 for $375 with a Guild hardshell case (I thought it was tougher than the Martin case and since I was a sailor at the time I knew it was going to take a beating).
When I first bought it, I was going almost strictly on the rave reviews of all the guys I knew that actually could play guitar (I was hoping that a new Martin D-28 would magically instill a little Stephen Stills into my anemic attempts at music - not in the cards, although my mis-fingered chords did ring through with a truth and clarity that only a Martin could provide).
The beautifull tone, clarity and easy playability were an …Read moreHobby hacker since the 70's
Bought brand new it at Caruso's music in downtown Groton, CT in 1972 for $375 with a Guild hardshell case (I thought it was tougher than the Martin case and since I was a sailor at the time I knew it was going to take a beating).
When I first bought it, I was going almost strictly on the rave reviews of all the guys I knew that actually could play guitar (I was hoping that a new Martin D-28 would magically instill a little Stephen Stills into my anemic attempts at music - not in the cards, although my mis-fingered chords did ring through with a truth and clarity that only a Martin could provide).
The beautifull tone, clarity and easy playability were an inspiration that kept me striving to learn more and more about the craft and I think that is what I appreciate the most about this fine instrument.
After 34 years, it just keeps getting better and better - the longer it lives, the more tone knowledge it acquires.
I think the only thing I have ever disliked about this instrument is the responsibility it put squarely on my shoulders to preserve, use and appreciate it to the best of my inadequate ability.
I worry about it getting stolen or being damaged, it's been around so long it's like an old friend that I would miss dearly if they were no longer around.
The construction is absolutely flawless. I picked through about 15 other D-28's to get this particular one and believe me, this is a piece of art created by a master craftsman. I have never had a single thing go wrong since I have owned it and it has moved with me all over the USA and was with me aboard the USS Enterprise until 1975 during the Vietnam war.
It plays and sounds better now than it ever has.
Not the fanciest Martin, but it's the best one I own!
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Martin D-28
Published on 12/16/03 at 15:00The story of this guitar goes back to 1975 when my favorite traveling companion, a 1940's vintage,LG-2 Gibson was stolen out of my Bus on a foggy, depressing evening in San Francisco.
I was heartbroken and without much forethought I replaced it with a brand- new, shiny and very, very expensive Guild dreadnought. I was on the rebound so to speak.
Friends, that Guild spent the next ten years in its' case because It (with no fault of the folks at Guild) and I just weren't meant for each other. Kind of like a whirl-wind, Las Vegas romance. You wake up next to that Special Woman (that you met three hours previously) and, yes she's attractive and has a great body, but you've got nothing in com…Read moreThe story of this guitar goes back to 1975 when my favorite traveling companion, a 1940's vintage,LG-2 Gibson was stolen out of my Bus on a foggy, depressing evening in San Francisco.
I was heartbroken and without much forethought I replaced it with a brand- new, shiny and very, very expensive Guild dreadnought. I was on the rebound so to speak.
Friends, that Guild spent the next ten years in its' case because It (with no fault of the folks at Guild) and I just weren't meant for each other. Kind of like a whirl-wind, Las Vegas romance. You wake up next to that Special Woman (that you met three hours previously) and, yes she's attractive and has a great body, but you've got nothing in common, and you will never under no circumstances ever mix Tequila and
an unknown frothy, green liquid together again.
The Martin came into my possession when a luthier friend in Santa Monica told me that someone had consigned an old D-28 with him and would I be interested in trading my Guild? Its' lacquer was dull, but the neck was fairly straight and I was told that this particular Martin had spent time as a studio instrument. I picked it up and strumnmed a Gmaj chord; what a voice. It rang, it was like a chance meeting of an old friend that you haven't seen in years. I guess the Guild was worth, maybe $1500.00 in 1983 and I've never regretted the trade.
What's not to like about an old guitar? Sure it's not as pretty as the newest D-45 for $15K, but then again I don't have to treat it like a museum piece.
Occasionally, the ancient Grovers slip, and she goes out of tune when I'm trying to channel some obscure Mississippi John Hurt tune, but the same thing happens to me when I forget where I put my keys.
Vintage Martin. A different feel than a contemporary guitar, even a new D-28.
The market in vintage guitars has skyrocketed to a point that their value as collectibes overshadow what they were manufactured for in the first place, to be played. Not to disappear in some climate controlled wherehouse in London or Tokyo.
I remember hearing an old 78, years ago, of Huddie Leadetter (Leadbelly) playing his version of "Midnight Special". He was playing an old Stella 12-string which had an action that could make your fingers bleed, and what we'd consider a plywood guitar. It goes to show you that in the hands of a virtuoso, it's the man not the instrument.
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Martin D-28
Published on 12/07/03 at 15:00I purchased my D-28 from a local guitar shop who mainly sold Martin and Taylor guitars. I had tried my friends Martin guitars and had always liked the construction and tone quality. I paid $1650 and later saw it retailed for $2400.
I like to play blue grass and fingerpick- the D-28 has a rich tone and a nice projection which sounds great with other string instuments.
It was easy to dislike the sound of the
D-28 at first play, but the more I played it and broke it in, the better it sounded. I guess that's not necessarily a dislike.
The body is very solid and feels a little heavier than other guitars I've played- I enjoy that aspect of it. Good quality and well constructed.
This guit…Read moreI purchased my D-28 from a local guitar shop who mainly sold Martin and Taylor guitars. I had tried my friends Martin guitars and had always liked the construction and tone quality. I paid $1650 and later saw it retailed for $2400.
I like to play blue grass and fingerpick- the D-28 has a rich tone and a nice projection which sounds great with other string instuments.
It was easy to dislike the sound of the
D-28 at first play, but the more I played it and broke it in, the better it sounded. I guess that's not necessarily a dislike.
The body is very solid and feels a little heavier than other guitars I've played- I enjoy that aspect of it. Good quality and well constructed.
This guitar was definitely out of my price range, but I quickly forgot about the $$ and began enjoying the rich tones and nice feel of the D-28.
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Martin D28
Published on 11/19/03 at 15:00Just purchased the instrument new here in Noosa Australia from the local music shop, Music@Noosa. The price was US$2735. I am using it to play bluegrass instrumental and backing for country music.
Sound, Sound, Sound. I reviewed several other brands, including Cort, Taylor (310)and the Aussie made Maton(Massiah). The D28 was head and shoulders above in both volume and tone. A plain guitar compared to the others but it's not a beauty contest. The taylor and the Maton were the most playable, but I found myself working overtime trying to get that sound out of 'em, which was not to be got. You know the one - that nasal, metalic, percussive HUM.
Not much. If I wanted pretty I could have got a…Read moreJust purchased the instrument new here in Noosa Australia from the local music shop, Music@Noosa. The price was US$2735. I am using it to play bluegrass instrumental and backing for country music.
Sound, Sound, Sound. I reviewed several other brands, including Cort, Taylor (310)and the Aussie made Maton(Massiah). The D28 was head and shoulders above in both volume and tone. A plain guitar compared to the others but it's not a beauty contest. The taylor and the Maton were the most playable, but I found myself working overtime trying to get that sound out of 'em, which was not to be got. You know the one - that nasal, metalic, percussive HUM.
Not much. If I wanted pretty I could have got a herringbone/MOP type somewhere up the range. But you can't get a D42 or something like that to play before buying in Australia, and I wasn't prepared to go the extra, sight unseen. Maybe a glossy neck would be nice if they can come up with one that will not thumb wear excessively. It would bring the character out in the mahogany.
Not a mark on the exterior. Some bear claw in the spruce, but the grain is wide and regular. Even my wife admired it, and it doesn't have anything to do with dresses or kitchen appliances. Its beauty is in it's simplicity, which is a modern design trait for a thing that has been around so long - just goes to show. I could not find a crack or gap in it. I will just have to wait and see how it improves and/or deterioates as time goes by.
It is a truly precipitious guitar. Once you own one you are committed to a certain style and niche as dictated by the thing itself. It has one purpose and you are going there with it or forget it. Also, perhaps not the best idea to by a 28 as a first if you are contemplating a Martin. Even though it's big, you won't want to go down the range and there is not much reason to go up, except perhaps to a D18 type for the other classic tone.
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Martin D-28
Published on 02/21/03 at 15:00My dad picked it up in the city a few years ago for about $1500. When I first started playing guitar, this is what I played, and I was lucky. I might not have a great electric guitar, yet, but how many people can say they have a great acoustic like this.
First of all, it's a Martin, which says something all by itself. Secondly, it's one of the best models Martin has ever made. It has a good age on it (about 7 years) and the older it gets, the better it sounds. The fretboard is great, the body is great, it tunes easily. What can I say? As far as acoustics go, it's one of the best.
Nothing really; everything is great. The only thing I don't like about is that it's hard to play Van H…Read moreMy dad picked it up in the city a few years ago for about $1500. When I first started playing guitar, this is what I played, and I was lucky. I might not have a great electric guitar, yet, but how many people can say they have a great acoustic like this.
First of all, it's a Martin, which says something all by itself. Secondly, it's one of the best models Martin has ever made. It has a good age on it (about 7 years) and the older it gets, the better it sounds. The fretboard is great, the body is great, it tunes easily. What can I say? As far as acoustics go, it's one of the best.
Nothing really; everything is great. The only thing I don't like about is that it's hard to play Van Halen on this while I'm waiting for a new electric, but that can't really count as a valid dislike.
It's great. From all the acoustics I've played, this one makes them look bad.
The bottom line is that if you want a good acoustic, you should buy it. Since it cost a bit much, might not be for some of you. Mine cost $1500, but I've been offered anywhere from $3-4000 for it. I love it, I'll never sell it, it's great for what it is.
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Martin D-28
Published on 05/09/02 at 15:00I saved up money for this guitar for a number of years. I finally bit the bullet and purchased it, site unseen, from an on-line music catalogue. The Reason? Well, the sound is legendary. I know people who have had them forever and they just get better with age. I paid about $1,800 (included hardshell case)
This guitar has a nice balanced, sturdy feel. I've played other "cheaper" acoustics (laminates, non-solid, etc) and was never really happy with their loss of tone in the high notes, chunkiness on the low end, and buzz-outs with age. The D-28 has none of these problems. I can fingerpick, pick-strum, or hammer away, and it performs exceptionally.
There is nothing that I can say tha…Read moreI saved up money for this guitar for a number of years. I finally bit the bullet and purchased it, site unseen, from an on-line music catalogue. The Reason? Well, the sound is legendary. I know people who have had them forever and they just get better with age. I paid about $1,800 (included hardshell case)
This guitar has a nice balanced, sturdy feel. I've played other "cheaper" acoustics (laminates, non-solid, etc) and was never really happy with their loss of tone in the high notes, chunkiness on the low end, and buzz-outs with age. The D-28 has none of these problems. I can fingerpick, pick-strum, or hammer away, and it performs exceptionally.
There is nothing that I can say that I dislike about this unit. It is very handsome, though not as "pretty" as a higher end D-45 model. I really don't care what the unit looks like, I'm only concerned with the sound.
Construction: Solid Spruce top wood, Solid Rosewood back and side wood, Ebony fingerboard (very nice feel) and glossy body finish.
Save your pennies and buy this guitar. You will be very happy with it. I installed an L.R. Baggs i-beam active pickup system (under bridge, very non-intrusive) and use the guitar exclusively for recording or live performance.
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Martin D-28
Published on 12/02/01 at 15:00LOCAL SAM ASH STORE $1700 OUT THE DOOR WITH OHS. NEW 2001 . I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A NICE D-28 FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS ,SEEMS MOST OF THE NICE ONES PEOPLE KEEP TO THEMSELVES
AND THE DIFFERANCE FROM ONE TO ANOTHER IS SIGNIFICANT! UNLIKE THE LESS EXPENSIVE D-1
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Published on 02/12/12 at 04:45Solid Sitka spruce top
Black and white rosette
Black pickguard
X-bracing
Rosewood back and sides
Ebony fingerboard and bridge
Neck width at nut 1-11/16"
25.4" scale length
20 frets
Made in Nazareth, PA. It's a Martin, in fact, it's THE Martin. There's no messing with this, this is the original, the one and only!
UTILIZATION
Since it's THE original acoustic dreadnought guitar there isn't much in terms of body shape improvements or any new ergonomically designed features with the body or neck. It's your classic acoustic guitar body and neck.
SOUNDS
First thing I like to do is put on a good set of strings. I've always hated th…Read moreSolid Sitka spruce top
Black and white rosette
Black pickguard
X-bracing
Rosewood back and sides
Ebony fingerboard and bridge
Neck width at nut 1-11/16"
25.4" scale length
20 frets
Made in Nazareth, PA. It's a Martin, in fact, it's THE Martin. There's no messing with this, this is the original, the one and only!
UTILIZATION
Since it's THE original acoustic dreadnought guitar there isn't much in terms of body shape improvements or any new ergonomically designed features with the body or neck. It's your classic acoustic guitar body and neck.
SOUNDS
First thing I like to do is put on a good set of strings. I've always hated the martin strings that come stock on the guitars, they're always dull and lifeless. I've also now recently seen that Martin strings up all their guitars with their lifespan extended life coated strings, why? Horrible idea if you ask me.
Just a plain set of daddarios would do me fine. After that, you get one of the biggest and most well known sounding acoustic guitar sounds ever. Martin guitars are known for having a certain warmth and huge low midrange that isn't found in other guitars. Other companies have of course built guitars based upon the Martin dread and still, only Martin has been able to achieve their signature sound. It's a HUGE sound, thick yet clear with lots of midrange and very warm.
OVERALL OPINION
It's the original! A Martin! Known for it's warmth and I love it. I can't get enough of it! I can't play any other guitar these days since I've laid my hands on this one! It's the sound in my head and it's the sound of many records over the past century that I've become accustomed to hearing. If you're looking for an all around good dreadnought acoustic guitar for the long haul with a great consistent sound, look no further! The D28 is tried and true!See less01Bacbacou
Published on 03/17/05 at 05:11 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Nothing more to say than the others pretty woods and a very good finish, simple but classy.
UTILIZATION
A round rather late, very enjoyable to play, whichever the style discussed.
SOUNDS
Typical martin is the sound, accurate, balanced and powerful dynamic that captures very well the nuances of the game and that fits all the styles, we play hard or soft, with or without a pick ...
Responds and plays well in open tuning.
In summary: Quality and versatility, especially for the current price ...
OVERALL OPINION
Mine is 1988, the sound of a good old martin that old, and the price of the occasion and even nine today (less than € 2500 or € 1500 used), it remain…Read moreNothing more to say than the others pretty woods and a very good finish, simple but classy.
UTILIZATION
A round rather late, very enjoyable to play, whichever the style discussed.
SOUNDS
Typical martin is the sound, accurate, balanced and powerful dynamic that captures very well the nuances of the game and that fits all the styles, we play hard or soft, with or without a pick ...
Responds and plays well in open tuning.
In summary: Quality and versatility, especially for the current price ...
OVERALL OPINION
Mine is 1988, the sound of a good old martin that old, and the price of the occasion and even nine today (less than € 2500 or € 1500 used), it remains the best guitar related money in that band, far in my opinion before the gibson taylor and other ...See less11patrice.goyaud
Published on 10/08/05 at 16:26 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Lutherie trs simple but quality irrprochable, wood items (pica table of Sitka, Indian rosewood body, bne key, only the nut and the plastic anchors dtonnent.
UTILIZATION
Channel enjoyable, rgal one for the left hand. However, the game-fingered right hand requires some other energy compar (Taylor), play in open tuning and mdiator is bluffing.
My Martin is 1996, and from my old D28, the ease of playing is greatly amlior handle lightweight rounded rather than V-action lower.
SOUNDS
It is his strong point and really sound fantastic type, with lots of sustain, treble and bass Perls.
Again, this MODEL, compare my old dot is a dam which allg Confre an excellent balance bet…Read moreLutherie trs simple but quality irrprochable, wood items (pica table of Sitka, Indian rosewood body, bne key, only the nut and the plastic anchors dtonnent.
UTILIZATION
Channel enjoyable, rgal one for the left hand. However, the game-fingered right hand requires some other energy compar (Taylor), play in open tuning and mdiator is bluffing.
My Martin is 1996, and from my old D28, the ease of playing is greatly amlior handle lightweight rounded rather than V-action lower.
SOUNDS
It is his strong point and really sound fantastic type, with lots of sustain, treble and bass Perls.
Again, this MODEL, compare my old dot is a dam which allg Confre an excellent balance between low / mdium / treble, while the former were low too powerful (it historically Designed to accompany silent mdiator powerful instruments such as violin and banjo in privilgiant the game on low). The MODEL Submitted adapts much better to play fingerstyle, although it can not galer The models OM or 000, but they are more versatile.
OVERALL OPINION
This is my 2nd D28, I kept the first for 20 years (1976 1996) this one, a MODEL of 1996 t acquired in 2000 (APRS expriences of a taylor 815 and a gibson j200) dcidemment, I have the D28 in the same peau.Je prfre MODELS MODEL of the family such HD28 (I go more impersonal t) or D35.See less01old jack
Published on 01/14/06 at 12:45 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Martin D28
mine, I am available in the 1974 so He has now 31 years old and I do think it was better with time. Now it's a long road we have traveled together. Does she still never made me Submitted default.
simple model can stepfather (too) Aesthetics and elsewhere it is. irrprochable quality of the choice of wood is sound, the power of its low that even today gives me goose bumps.
I jou diffrent stile with her, blues, some jazz, ragtime and even the accompanying bluegass.elle is still his place.
j'espre than that APRS will I know the apprcier anyway love all me.
UTILIZATION
Handle not easy for beginners, it just dcourager some. The choice of strings importantet can bring…Read moreMartin D28
mine, I am available in the 1974 so He has now 31 years old and I do think it was better with time. Now it's a long road we have traveled together. Does she still never made me Submitted default.
simple model can stepfather (too) Aesthetics and elsewhere it is. irrprochable quality of the choice of wood is sound, the power of its low that even today gives me goose bumps.
I jou diffrent stile with her, blues, some jazz, ragtime and even the accompanying bluegass.elle is still his place.
j'espre than that APRS will I know the apprcier anyway love all me.
UTILIZATION
Handle not easy for beginners, it just dcourager some. The choice of strings importantet can bring a bit of the game soulesse
SOUNDS
I dj said: DIFFERENT styles
the bass is trs trs Submitted and I love The sound is powerful
OVERALL OPINION
I've had 31 years earlier I had two other guitars including a Yamaha. I am pleased by buying the era. I kept the invoice price of the silent era to around 4000 francs. when you see the prices today, I think I finally well done.See less30dubsoniq
Published on 08/09/06 at 10:45 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Made in America of race in Nazareth.
Classic dreadnought size, 14 frets.
Handle a block of mahogany (satin finish, a delight of softness).
Solid Sitka spruce top.
Back and sides solid indian rosewood.
Ebony fingerboard and bridge veins, pulling a little on the brown.
Nut and bridge normal bone.
The ankles are against plastic, surprisingly on a guitar of this price.
Lutherie ultra-simple but beautiful: beautiful woods, polishes and deep.
UTILIZATION
The handle is a delight, it is rounded and very douuuuux thanks to its satin finish: hand gliding smoothly on.
I have rather large hands and thin, and this race for me squarely over the sleeves Taylor because it is mo…Read moreMade in America of race in Nazareth.
Classic dreadnought size, 14 frets.
Handle a block of mahogany (satin finish, a delight of softness).
Solid Sitka spruce top.
Back and sides solid indian rosewood.
Ebony fingerboard and bridge veins, pulling a little on the brown.
Nut and bridge normal bone.
The ankles are against plastic, surprisingly on a guitar of this price.
Lutherie ultra-simple but beautiful: beautiful woods, polishes and deep.
UTILIZATION
The handle is a delight, it is rounded and very douuuuux thanks to its satin finish: hand gliding smoothly on.
I have rather large hands and thin, and this race for me squarely over the sleeves Taylor because it is more arched.
The guitar is very light, the Dreadnought shape is well studied: with its relatively narrow shoulders, the center of gravity of the guitar is low and the playability is very good. Good access to the high frequencies are not fantatstiques but not the goal!
I play mostly with a pick and we can say that it sounds the fire of God! A true sound of the soul what.
Fingers, it's harder, it takes a little force but the fingerpicking is not my specialty.
SOUNDS
Fabulous, mortal enjoyable.
The sound is pretty medium so with a lot of presence and that suits me very well.
Énooormes bass. Treble present but fairly dull.
I tried a HD28 which was good but with the more dug, suddenly it was minus the solo.
Well, I love this guitar, it makes me vibrate.
The sound comes from far away is a real sound, it's too good to play it.
OVERALL OPINION
I have since ... 3 days, and I'm already madly, to the point of blisters on the fingers of his left hand; o)
Very comfortable, light, beautiful, amazing sound, no doubt it is the guitar of my life.See less30blek77
Published on 02/17/08 at 23:42 (This content has been automatically translated from French)1997 US-made Martin Nazareth
dtail to go to the Martin site, everything is quality!
UTILIZATION
I was hesitant after reading the various reviews on this guitar, and people said that his great silent but took time to appropriate it as not easy to play.
in fact it is very enjoyable to play, the neck is excellent, the action low, a rgal.
fingers at low volumes it is rich in harmonic dja trs, one never tires of playing it is so beautiful.
mdiator is the volume of its imagined that without amplification!!
SOUNDS
The sounds are very balance is simply sublime highs to severe
play blues, pop, rock is a rgal with this guitar for its most latin jazz, bossa prfrer nylo…Read more1997 US-made Martin Nazareth
dtail to go to the Martin site, everything is quality!
UTILIZATION
I was hesitant after reading the various reviews on this guitar, and people said that his great silent but took time to appropriate it as not easy to play.
in fact it is very enjoyable to play, the neck is excellent, the action low, a rgal.
fingers at low volumes it is rich in harmonic dja trs, one never tires of playing it is so beautiful.
mdiator is the volume of its imagined that without amplification!!
SOUNDS
The sounds are very balance is simply sublime highs to severe
play blues, pop, rock is a rgal with this guitar for its most latin jazz, bossa prfrer nylon)
OVERALL OPINION
Bought 2 weeks ago on ebay (half price) and imported from England, the guitar is 10 years old, she is perfect in sound
few complaints about the quality of the polish of the table that has a tendency over time become damaged (cracked a few places)
I used to be a Takamine EF341 (MODL springsteen) and I tried several MODELS fender, yamaha. It's simple, I can not play or listen to a folk without finding another bland and volume!!
I thought a silent legends and Martin did not understand the prices. Now I realize that there really catgories several guitars and I understand better than a guitar vale 5 10x the price of another. The crazier with this type of guitar is that the sound is so beautiful, you always want to play and you really feel better than other guitars, because the harmonics are so rich low volume ..... c is prodigious.
the price that I achet1400), I would do well on the same choice!! after 2400 euros (list price) I do not think I would have the budget one day .......See less00King Loudness
The industry standard
Published on 08/09/11 at 20:56It is my opinion that the Martin D28 is one of the best acoustic guitars made in production today in the $2,000 price point. Martin has a long history of quality and innovation, and these guitars have stood the test of time by all means. The original D28s are highly coveted and expensive so this affordable reissue allows a wider market to acquire one of these venerable guitars. They're still made in the USA by CF Martin IV and his wonderful team.
It features a spruce top, East Indian rosewood back, sides and neck, and the common X bracing pattern that has become the standard for acoustic guitars over time. Here is the full list of specs:
MODEL D-28
CONSTRUCTION: Mahogany Blocks/Dovet…Read moreIt is my opinion that the Martin D28 is one of the best acoustic guitars made in production today in the $2,000 price point. Martin has a long history of quality and innovation, and these guitars have stood the test of time by all means. The original D28s are highly coveted and expensive so this affordable reissue allows a wider market to acquire one of these venerable guitars. They're still made in the USA by CF Martin IV and his wonderful team.
It features a spruce top, East Indian rosewood back, sides and neck, and the common X bracing pattern that has become the standard for acoustic guitars over time. Here is the full list of specs:
MODEL D-28
CONSTRUCTION: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce
ROSETTE: Style 28
TOP BRACING PATTERN: Standard ''X''
TOP BRACES: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''
BACK MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
BACK PURFLING: Style 28
SIDE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
ENDPIECE: White Boltaron
ENDPIECE INLAY: Black/White Boltaron
BINDING: White Boltaron
TOP INLAY STYLE: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
SIDE INLAY: none
BACK INLAY: Black/White Boltaron
NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood
NECK SHAPE: Low Profile
NUT MATERIAL: Bone
HEADSTOCK: Solid/Diamond/Square Taper
HEADPLATE: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Raised Gold Foil
HEELCAP: White Boltaron
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4''
# OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
# OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1-11/16''
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2-1/8''
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Style 28
FINGERBOARD BINDING: none
FINISH BACK & SIDES: Polished Gloss
FINISH TOP: Polished Gloss ; Sunburst available at additional cost.
FINISH NECK: Satin
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
BRIDGE STYLE: Belly
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-1/8''
SADDLE: 16'' Radius/Compensated/Bone
TUNING MACHINES: Chrome Enclosed w/ Large Buttons
RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200)
BRIDGE & END PINS: White w/ Black Dots
PICKGUARD: Black
CASE: 640 Molded
ELECTRONICS: Optional
UTILIZATION
The design of the D28 is quite good for bluegrass and country players who want a full and rich sounding dreadnought that sings for both strummed patterns as well as faster flatpicked lead lines. The ones I have tried are usually quite light for an acoustic and they sit very well on the body overall, which is great for a smaller person such as myself. These D28s sound great right out of the box and only get better as time goes on so getting a good sound is not an issue whatsoever. The upper fret access is not bad, but it doesn't have a cutaway, nor enough frets for it to be considered stellar.
SOUNDS
The sound of the D28 is really an amazing thing. It is a very rich and full bodied instrument that I find to be very heavy in the midrange. This is excellent for lead lines and more of a modern tone overall I find. It's a little bit fuller sounding than the HD-28, but it lacks a little bit of that top end sparkle as well. I found that I preferred the D28 over the HD28 in a shootout, even though the HD28 was more expensive and was built to more of a vintage specification. If you're a serious acoustic player and HAVEN'T tried a D28... I'm not really sure how to respond. They're a must try for any guitarist because of their pure Martin sound!
OVERALL OPINION
All in all I think the D28 is just an amazing acoustic guitar. It does many styles well and the craftsmanship is second to none. I compared it with the D18 and HD28 and found it to be my favourite sounding model. There is a reason that so many of the great players have used a D28... to me it just embodies the dreadnought acoustic guitar at its best.
See less11Stev.
Published on 06/13/07 at 08:59 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Sitka massive table, back and sides solid indian rosewood, ebony and marquetry of separation of the back.
It's very simple but hints at a certain quality violin.
The wood of choice.
My model is 2001 and the nut and bridge origins in micas have been replaced by the fossilized ivory.
It should be noted that the D-28 has the particularity to have a "triangle" of wood back of the head in order to reinforce the junction of head-neck.
UTILIZATION
This is a guitar that accepts the most subtle touches as well as powerful accompaniments.
However playing on this guitar requires some energy. But the touch is soft and comfortable and the handle end for a more folk.
SOUNDS[/b…Read moreSitka massive table, back and sides solid indian rosewood, ebony and marquetry of separation of the back.
It's very simple but hints at a certain quality violin.
The wood of choice.
My model is 2001 and the nut and bridge origins in micas have been replaced by the fossilized ivory.
It should be noted that the D-28 has the particularity to have a "triangle" of wood back of the head in order to reinforce the junction of head-neck.
UTILIZATION
This is a guitar that accepts the most subtle touches as well as powerful accompaniments.
However playing on this guitar requires some energy. But the touch is soft and comfortable and the handle end for a more folk.
SOUNDS
Good buys are usually not a Martin by chance is 99% for sound, very distinctive, warm, clear, flute. The bass is powerful but not the guitar "snoring" what is really nice.
Listen to a D-28 immerses us inexorably in the era of Woodstock, reminds us of our instructors Collos, bearded hippies running their 2CV or their Dianes full of flowers and we playing Dylan, Beazer, Crosby Still Nash and Young .. .. This is what is required of a D-28!!
Ho, Of course I tried the HD-28 to the table given to sound more accurate, but colder, in the spirit of a Talor, D-18 with fewer less powerful bass ideal for recording, D-35 a bit less accurate but on a few models a bit more bass, but I'm a fan of the D-28.
In addition, Martin have a reputation to improve significantly over time.
And as I have absolutely no intention to part with it I hope to grow old with her.
OVERALL OPINION
I read somewhere in a magazine that playing on a D-28 is like smoking a big Havana and drinking a great wine, it is eaten and it delights to savor this moment the dream and I totally agree with the opinion of the journalist!
I play mostly on my Norman to get out my D-28 for special occasions to keep up.
This is the guitar of a lifetime to pass on to his children, from generation to generation. The build quality has not changed since 1931 and the makers have a unique expertise and are paid at a high price to keep this "secret".
It is true that the model I Posed was acquired from an American friend, guitarist professional Nasheville (Tennessee USA), carefully selected for its sound and its sutain among a host of D-28. But I have never heard of D-28 have a bad sound, some perhaps sounded a little "green" because they are too new but it does not matter, we must let the time.
In short you will understand I am madly in love with this great guitar, which brings me back to my childhood in these sweet 70's and if I seem to lack objectivity, forgive me it's unintentional, but this guitar to something magic that even the Gibson Hummingbird has not réhussie dethroned.
I'm like Patrice, I am D-28 in the skin. Just a shame that I am not asser good acoustic guitarist for Honnor at fair value.See less60Sharivan
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Folk Guitar made in USA
Table pica solid sitka
Indian Rosewood back and wicker covers solid
Solid Mahogany
Bridge and fingerboard solid bne
High-gloss finish
Black pickguard
Schaller Mcaniques chrombr />
9 because the ankles and the nut are plastic that price is abuse
UTILIZATION
- The handle is it enjoyable?
To my…Read more( http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=martin1ag2.jpg ) ( http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=martin2ri2.jpg ) ( http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=martin3ot4.jpg ) ( http://img141.imageshack.us/my.php?image=martin4hs3.jpg ) ( http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=martin5qa9.jpg )
The photos are not great but gives an ide
Folk Guitar made in USA
Table pica solid sitka
Indian Rosewood back and wicker covers solid
Solid Mahogany
Bridge and fingerboard solid bne
High-gloss finish
Black pickguard
Schaller Mcaniques chrombr />
9 because the ankles and the nut are plastic that price is abuse
UTILIZATION
- The handle is it enjoyable?
To my mind so I find it glides well above comfortable, the handling is better than on some other models I've used I did not yet rule since I re u, it goes a little high.
- Access in acute (dernires freight) is it easy?
Obviously not a dread that it's not done too much for a
- Ergonomics is it good (in terms of shape, weight ...)?
Although there will be those who love not dread the form that will not say that others who think it's a standard guitar, it's all APRS format by Labor and that's what Martin I wanted
- Gets it easy to sound good?
Obviously, we speak of the martin l; the D28 as the standard of what made the reputable brand.
Then this type of sound is a matter of taste, my best friend prfre it sounds less like modern mates in Taylor or Larivee, I owned a Taylor 310 and I found the Taylor n is not the same level
SOUNDS
- Appropriate are your style of music?
I play country, pop and rock music especially for rhythm is no problem
- What are the sounds you prfrez, you dtest?
J'dirais there is no sound dtestables but rather that the guitar is brand new it still sounds young and martins bonifient be on time, within 5-6 years I think it has matured well in this. Although the dj was 4 months that I played and I never tire of its rich equilibrated only harmonic
- The mediator is a must, I think it's "the" guitar for the couple his par excellence (at least everything I've experienced in my life left scratch.
- Fingers it takes more dextral fingers and strength for a ring has an acceptable level (then it is not a format OOO, one can not have everything)
L I put 10 because I really love that sound.
OVERALL OPINION
- How long have you use it?
It's been four months that I
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
The game mdiator, the precision of the sounds (the guitar will not forgive any ball), the balance, was pleased to have a guitar that plenty of bass.
A coaching is feeding, it gives guts when to sing
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
Well I will try to table a list
310 Taylor, Ovation CC0047, Martin DX1, Martin LXK2, Simon & Patrick SP6, Martin D15, Takamine Santa Fe Takamine Tan 10, Yamaha LL16, Tanglewood TW15, TW55, Larivee D-03, one of which I forget the Cuenca MODEL
- How do you report qualitprix?
Ben my faith is never given a real but Martin is the fruit of sacrifices, an investment of a lifetime.
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
Hsitations no, it is malfique, it makes you want to play, too Likewise, it is hard to be reasonable. I've never felt better with a sound, and it's a kid that rve to a possder. When I would have done rule is Nirvana ...See less10
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