Martin Guitar 0012-28 Modern Deluxe
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Martin Guitar
0012-28 Modern Deluxe
Product Info
Article Number:
556485
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
0012-28 Modern Deluxe
Category:
0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$6,048.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 0012-28 Modern Deluxe is a serious instrument – beautifully crafted and responsive. The VTS gives it a vintage vibe without sacrificing modern playability, making it ideal for fingerstyle players and those seeking a refined, articulate tone. This is a premium-priced guitar for the discerning player who appreciates quality and nuanced sound.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar 0012-28 Modern Deluxe
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: Grand Concert
- Top: solid spruce with Vintage Tone System (VTS)
- Back and sides: Rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Headstock: Rosewood
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Abalone diamond and square fingerboard inlays
- Multi-stripe rosette
- Scale: 633 mm (24.9")
- Nut width: 46 mm (1.8125")
- Bone nut
- 20 Gold-plated frets
- Ebony bridge with compensated bone saddle
- Open gold-plated tuners
- Factory strings: MA540T Authentic Treated Light (art. #469771#)
- Colour: Natural
- Incl. hard case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Exceptional rosewood back/sides deliver rich, complex overtones.
- • Vintage Tone System subtly enhances responsiveness and projection.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers unparalleled smoothness and note clarity.
- • Gold-plated hardware elevates aesthetics and tuning stability.
CONS
- • High-end price point makes it inaccessible for many players.
- • Grand Concert body might lack the volume for very large stage environments.
- • Rosewood's tonal characteristics might not suit all playing styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
633 mm (24.9")
Frets
20 Gold-plated
Electronics
Vintage Tone System (VTS)
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs (2.6 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The VTS subtly dampens the top's vibrations, resulting in a warmer, more controlled tone with a slightly reduced sustain – closer to a vintage Martin.
Ebony is significantly harder and denser, offering a slicker, faster feel with more defined note separation – it's a preference thing, but many find it easier to play quickly.
The Modern Deluxe line generally features a slightly slimmer, more comfortable profile than older Martins, but the specific shape can vary slightly; it's best to try it in person if possible.
