Martin Guitar D-28 Ambertone
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Martin Guitar
D-28 Ambertone
Product Info
Article Number:
556275
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D-28 Ambertone
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,728.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This D-28 Ambertone is a serious instrument—a classic Martin tone with a gorgeous, subtly aged look. The solid wood construction and comfortable neck profile make it a joy to play, and it projects beautifully for both fingerstyle and strumming. It’s perfect for the experienced player who appreciates tradition and wants a workhorse guitar that will last a lifetime.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D-28 Ambertone
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: D - Dreadnought
- Top: solid spruce
- Back and sides: solid rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Mother-of-Pearl dot fingerboard inlays
- Antique White binding
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Bone nut
- 20 Frets
- Tortoise pickguard
- Ebony bridge with bone saddle
- Open nickel tuners
- Factory strings: Martin Guitars Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 guitar strings phosphor bronze - light .012 - .053 (art. #473904#)
- Colour: Ambertone
- Incl. case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid rosewood back and sides deliver rich, complex overtones and sustain.
- • Ambertone finish provides a unique aesthetic and subtly enhances resonance.
- • Ebony fingerboard and bone nut contribute to smooth playability and clear note definition.
- • Authentic Acoustic Lifespan strings offer long life and balanced, bright tone.
CONS
- • The dreadnought size can be unwieldy for smaller players or travel.
- • Ambertone finish, while beautiful, might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many guitarists.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 6.4 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ambertone finish is thinner than some Martin finishes, allowing for slightly more vibration and potentially a touch more resonance, though the difference is subtle.
The D-28 typically has a comfortable, standard 'C' shape neck profile, but the dreadnought body size may still feel large. Trying it in person is recommended.
Expect a balanced tone with a strong fundamental, clear highs, and a warm, woody low end – a hallmark of the D-28’s heritage.
