This 2003 Martin HD-28V is all original, and worry free. The frets show only the slightest shadow of use, on the first four frets, under the E and B strings. The saddle height and action are excellent, with room for plenty of adjustment in the future if needed. It shows only mild signs of use, with the most noticeable being a slight bubbling or crazing of the clear lacquer in the center of the back; it is likely that it was scraped with a belt buckle, however this does not go through the finish by any means. this instrument is spectacular, and in spite of not being a daily driver for someone, it has aged nicely, and maintains great volume and tone, with a fat treble, open bass, and wide dynamic range. It comes with its original hardshell case, which is also in excellent condition.
The 2003 Martin HD-28V is a Vintage Series dreadnought acoustic guitar designed to emulate the pre-war Martin D-28 with modern craftsmanship. Below are the detailed specifications for this model.
Body
• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back and Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood
• Bracing: Forward-shifted, scalloped X-bracing (5/16” Sitka spruce, positioned closer to the soundhole for enhanced bass response and volume)
• Bridge: Ebony, vintage-style belly bridge with a cut-through saddle
• Binding: Antique white with herringbone top inlay
• Back Purfling: Zig-zag backstripe
• Rosette: Multi-stripe
• Pickguard: Tortoise-style
Neck
• Neck Material: Select mahogany • Neck Profile: Modified V-neck (’30s-appropriate, fuller V shape for vintage feel)
• Scale Length: 25.4”
• Nut Width: 1 11/16”
• Nut Material: bone
• Fretboard: Ebony, 20 frets
• Fretboard Inlays: Diamond and square abalone inlays
• Headstock: Solid with diamond/square inlay, Martin logo
Hardware
• Tuners: Gotoh nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs
• Saddle: Cut-through saddle, 2-5/32” spacing
• Bridge Spacing: 2-5/32” (wider, vintage-style spacing)
Finish and Construction
• Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer with aging toner (for a vintage yellowed look)
• Construction: Mahogany blocks with dovetail neck joint for enhanced sustain
• Bridge Plate: 2” maple bridge plate
• Case: Original Martin 500-series hardshell case included
Demo Video: https://youtu.be/xwVbCNpeaxA?si=9OuixKOrjHPCf2eQ
This 2003 Martin HD-28V is all original, and worry free. The frets show only the slightest shadow of use, on the first four frets, under the E and B strings. The saddle height and action are excellent, with room for plenty of adjustment in the future if needed. It shows only mild signs of use, with the most noticeable being a slight bubbling or crazing of the clear lacquer in the center of the back; it is likely that it was scraped with a belt buckle, however this does not go through the finish by any means. this instrument is spectacular, and in spite of not being a daily driver for someone, it has aged nicely, and maintains great volume and tone, with a fat treble, open bass, and wide dynamic range. It comes with its original hardshell case, which is also in excellent condition.
The 2003 Martin HD-28V is a Vintage Series dreadnought acoustic guitar designed to emulate the pre-war Martin D-28 with modern craftsmanship. Below are the detailed specifications for this model.
Body
• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back and Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood
• Bracing: Forward-shifted, scalloped X-bracing (5/16” Sitka spruce, positioned closer to the soundhole for enhanced bass response and volume)
• Bridge: Ebony, vintage-style belly bridge with a cut-through saddle
• Binding: Antique white with herringbone top inlay
• Back Purfling: Zig-zag backstripe
• Rosette: Multi-stripe
• Pickguard: Tortoise-style
Neck
• Neck Material: Select mahogany • Neck Profile: Modified V-neck (’30s-appropriate, fuller V shape for vintage feel)
• Scale Length: 25.4”
• Nut Width: 1 11/16”
• Nut Material: bone
• Fretboard: Ebony, 20 frets
• Fretboard Inlays: Diamond and square abalone inlays
• Headstock: Solid with diamond/square inlay, Martin logo
Hardware
• Tuners: Gotoh nickel open-gear tuners with butterbean knobs
• Saddle: Cut-through saddle, 2-5/32” spacing
• Bridge Spacing: 2-5/32” (wider, vintage-style spacing)
Finish and Construction
• Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer with aging toner (for a vintage yellowed look)
• Construction: Mahogany blocks with dovetail neck joint for enhanced sustain
• Bridge Plate: 2” maple bridge plate
• Case: Original Martin 500-series hardshell case included
Demo Video: https://youtu.be/xwVbCNpeaxA?si=9OuixKOrjHPCf2eQ
