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The Martin 000-28 Standard Auditorium acoustic guitar is a testament to Martin's legacy of crafting exceptional acoustic instruments. This guitar seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary upgrades, delivering a balanced and articulate tone that's perfect for fingerstyle players and studio professionals. With its solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides, the 000-28 captures the sought-after sound of vintage Martins, while its modern neck and Plek'd frets provide a playing experience as luxurious as its tone.

 

Golden Era Bracing for a Rich, Vintage-Inspired Tone

The 000-28 features Sitka spruce Golden Era (GE) bracing, a key innovation that enhances the guitar's sustain and gives it a more vintage, breathy tone. This bracing pattern, inspired by Martin's historic designs, allows the guitar's tone to blossom with exceptional clarity and resonance. The GE modified low oval neck profile maintains a comfortable feel while being optimized for vintage appeal with minimal increase in total mass. It's paired with playability enhancements like a thinner fingerboard with a gently beveled comfort edge and refined string spacing at the nut, while the new GE modern belly bridge features smoother, more comfortable corners.

 

Premium Tonewoods and Scalloped X-Bracing for a Rich, Complex Voice

The 000-28 is crafted with premium tonewoods, including a solid spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides. These materials give the guitar a rich, complex voice reminiscent of vintage Martins. Scalloped X-bracing optimizes the spruce top for articulate bass, sparkling treble, and singing sustain. Style 28 appointments like herringbone trim and abalone inlays grace the instrument with timeless elegance.

 

Modern Neck and Plek'd Frets for Effortless Playability

While the 000-28 has an old-school vibe, its modern neck and frets make playing a dream. The modified low-oval neck has an ergonomic taper for effortless fretting. Its ebony fingerboard hosts 20 Plek'd frets with precision spacing and crowning. This computer-guided fretwork creates an even playing surface for bend-free solos and buzz-free chording across the neck.

 

Balanced Tone and Ergonomic Playability Ideal for Studio and Stage

With its balanced, detailed tone and ergonomic playability, the 000-28 is ideal for both studio use and live performance. The smaller 000 body has focused overtones that won't overpower a mix, while solid woods provide enough warmth and depth to stand on their own. Crisp treble and tight bass give the guitar articulation and definition perfect for fingerpicking or light strumming. Easy playability allows for complex parts to be captured quickly and accurately.

A Legacy of Excellence

Martin has been crafting premium guitars since 1833. The 000-28 showcases everything the company has learned in nearly two centuries of innovation. From hand-selected woods to Plek'd frets, each detail of the 000-28 contributes to an instrument legacy professionals rely on.

Martin 000-28 Standard Auditorium Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar Natural
Martin 000-28 Standard Auditorium Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar Natural
Martin 000-28 Standard Auditorium Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar Natural

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  • Left-handed acoustic guitar with a vintage-inspired design
  • Solid Sitka spruce top with Golden Era bracing for a warm, resonant tone
  • Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides for balanced projection
  • Modified low-oval neck profile with High-Performance taper for comfortable playability
  • Ebony fingerboard with 20 frets for a smooth feel and excellent articulation
  •   Bone nut and saddle for enhanced sustain and resonance
  •   Scalloped X-bracing for optimal tone and projection
  • Style 28 appointments, including herringbone trim and abalone inlays
  •   Plek'd frets for precise intonation and optimal playability
  •   Includes molded hardshell case

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Body
  • Body Size: 000-14 Fret
  • Top Wood: Spruce
  • Top Color: Aging Toner
  • Back and Sides: East Indian Rosewood
  • Back and Sides Color: Natural
  • Binding: Antique White
  • Bracing Pattern: X Brace
  • Bracing Shape: GE-Scalloped
  • Bracing Size: 5/16"
  • Brace Material: Spruce
  • Rosette: Style 28 Multi-Stripe
  • Finish Top: Gloss
  • Back and Side Finish: Gloss
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Bridge Style: GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
  • Bridge String Spacing: 2-5/32 in.
  • Saddle: Compensated Bone
  • Saddle Radius: 16"
Neck
  • Neck Material: Select Hardwood
  • Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval
  • Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
  • Neck Color: Dark Mahogany 
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay Style: Diamond and Square Long
  • Fingerboard Inlay Material: Abalone
  • Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-3/4 in.
  • Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/8 in.
  • Side Dots: White
  • Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
  • Finish Neck: Satin
  • Number of Frets Total: 20
  • Scale Length: 24.9"
Electronics
  • Electronics: None
Hardware
  • Tuning Machines: Nickel Open Gear
  • Bridge Pin Material: Bone
  • Bridge Pin Dots: Faux Tortoise
  • Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
  • Endpiece: Antique White
  • Knob: Butter Bean
Other
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Pleked: Yes
  • Case: Molded Hardshell
  • Left-handed Availability: Yes
  • Recommended Strings: Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Light (MA540T) 

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One year warranty on Martin Backpackers, Little Martins and Ukuleles. Limited lifetime on other Martin guitars.

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