Martin D28 Acoustic Guitar - Ambertone (PRE ORDER)

6-string Acoustic Guitar with Spruce Top, East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides, and Ebony Fingerboard - Ambertone Sadek Music, we’ve spent countless hours with acoustic guitars, and we can confidently say that the D-28 delivers the iconic Martin sound in abundance. Many discerning guitarists instantly name the D-28 as their all-time favorite Martin; it is the standard to which all acoustic guitars are compared. Affectionately dubbed the "tone cannon," the D-28 deploys classic rich tone and powerful projection that's perfect for stage and studio. For 2017, Martin has reimagined the D-28, blending the rich legacy of the guitar with their latest innovations. Vintage appointments include open-gear tuners, an aged toner top, antique white accents, and faux tortoise pickguard. Forward-shifted bracing allows for greater vibration of the top, while a modern neck profile gives you improved comfort and playability. We spend a lot of time with acoustic guitars at and this D-28 delivers the iconic Martin sound by the boatload. The dreadnought: a fascinating backstory Sadek Music, you can find a wide selection of Martin Dreadnought guitars to suit your needs, offering exceptional sound and craftsmanship that will elevate your musical experience. Launched in 1906, Britain's HMS Dreadnought was the first all-big-gun battleship and the first to use steam-turbine propulsion. Larger, faster, quieter, and more deadly than any warship that had come before, it ushered in the modern era of naval warfare. In 1916, Martin, which had been handcrafting fine guitars since 1833, christened their new large-bodied acoustic guitars after the groundbreaking naval vessel. Ubiquitous today across musical genres, dreadnoughts deliver the volume and deep bass that makes them ideal for vocal accompaniment, solo work, and many other "unplugged" applications. A cornerstone of modern music Martin's early dreadnoughts set into motion the guitar's prominent role in modern music and set the standard for tone quality in acoustic guitars. Martin dreadnoughts became known for resonant warm tones, quality craftsmanship, and tasteful styling. For those reasons, Martin guitars became an important part of the music written and performed by the stars of the 1920s and '30s. The post-WWII D-28 became a cornerstone of the folk and folk rock music of the '50s and '60s. And the rest, as they say, is history. Powerful sound, full bass The Martin D-28 acoustic guitar offers the deep bass response that's made Martin dreadnoughts so popular. Yet it also has a high-end presence that sings out even in heavy instrumentation. Martin's D-28 is both loud and subtle and has a quick response. The powerful voice and full sound of the D-28 have made it a staple in the bluegrass world, but its bold sonic signature has been heard cross-genre. Sadek Music to explore the D-28 and see why this classic guitar is still considered one of the finest acoustic guitars on the market today. Quality tonewoods deliver timeless tone A quality acoustic guitar is all about the wood, and the Martin D-28 serves up a classic tonewood cocktail with no compromises. The top is solid spruce for big projection and spectacular note clarity. Its back and sides are made of solid East Indian rosewood, a classic Martin material. A solid wood neck with solid black ebony fingerboard gives the Martin D-28 amazing playing ease to match its awesome sound! Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar Features: Iconic dreadnought design and tone from Martin Solid spruce top for amazing projection and great note definition Forward-shifted bracing pattern for optimized soundboard vibration Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides for a well-balanced tonal range Modern neck profile for improved comfort and playability Focused low-frequency response that sounds tight, never boomy Vintage appointments include open-gear tuners, aged toner top, antique white accents, and faux tortoise pickguard Square-taper headstock with solid East Indian rosewood headplate stays true to Martin's heritage Tech Specs String Type:Steel Number of Strings:6 Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed Body Shape:Dreadnought Back & Sides Wood:East Indian Rosewood Top Wood:Spruce Finish:Gloss Color:Ambertone Body Bracing:Forward Shifted X brace Binding:Antique white Neck Wood:Select Hardwood Neck Shape:Modified Low Oval, High Performance Taper Radius:16" Fingerboard Material:Ebony Fingerboard Inlay:Mother-of-pearl dots Number of Frets:20 Scale Length:25.4" Nut Width:1.75" Nut/Saddle Material:Bone/Bone Bridge Material:Ebony Tuning Machines:Nickel open gear Strings:Lifespan 2.0 92/8 Phosphor Bronse, .013-.056 Case Included:Hardshell case