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Martin Guitar 0012-28 Modern Deluxe

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Martin Guitar 0012-28 Modern Deluxe

Martin Guitar

0012-28 Modern Deluxe

4.6 Expert Rating

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.

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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.

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