The Benchmark of All Dreadnoughts

Since 1931, the Martin D-28 has set the standard by which all other steel-string dreadnought guitars are measured. Beloved by legends across rock, country, bluegrass, and pop, the D-28 continues to define the classic American acoustic sound.

The refreshed 2025 D-28 returns to its golden-era roots with vintage-inspired design upgrades and modern enhancements for today’s players. Whether you're on stage or strumming at home, this guitar delivers the unmistakable Martin tone and feel that has inspired generations.

Highlights:

• Solid Sitka Spruce Top
  With Golden Era forward-shifted X-bracing for maximum resonance, dynamic projection, and tonal depth.

• Solid East Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
  Offers lush overtones, shimmering highs, and the D-28’s legendary low-end boom.

• GE Modified Low Oval Neck Profile
  Comfortable for fast flatpicking, articulate fingerstyle, or casual strumming — with a 1.75" nut width that suits all styles.

• 16" Radius Ebony Fingerboard
  Features traditional Style 28 dot inlays and a smooth, beveled edge for an effortlessly playable experience.

• Vintage Martin Appointments
  Including nickel open-gear tuners, a multi-stripe rosette, white binding, and a faux tortoiseshell pickguard.

• Premium Bone Nut & Saddle
  Paired with an ebony bridge and bone bridge pins to enhance tone, tuning stability, and sustain.

Tech Specs

• String Type:Steel
• Number of Strings:6
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:D-28 Standard Dreadnought
• Back & Sides Wood:Solid East Indian Rosewood
• Top Wood:Solid Spruce
• Top Finish:Gloss
• Color:Aging Toner
• Body Bracing:Forward Shifted X-brace
• Binding:Antique White
• Neck Wood:Select Hardwood
• Neck Finish:Satin
• Neck Shape:GE Modified Low Oval
• Radius:16"
• Fingerboard Material:Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay:Style 28
• Number of Frets:20
• Scale Length:25.4"
• Nut Width:1.75"
• Nut Material:Bone
• Saddle Material:Compensated Bone
• Bridge Material:Ebony
• Tuning Machines:Nickel Open-gear
• Strings:Martin MA550T Medium, .013-.056
• Case/Gig Bag:Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number:10Y25D28