Martin Guitar D-28E Modern Deluxe
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Martin Guitar
D-28E Modern Deluxe
Product Info
Article Number:
556488
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
D-28E Modern Deluxe
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$6,598.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This D-28E Modern Deluxe is a serious instrument—the VTS top really nails that vintage Martin vibe. The build quality is impeccable, and the electronics are a welcome addition for stage work. It’s perfect for the experienced player wanting a premium, versatile dreadnought with a touch of modern convenience.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar D-28E Modern Deluxe
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: D-14 Fret with Dovetail neck joint
- Top: solid spruce with Vintage Tone System (VTS)
- Back and sides: solid rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Headstock: solid rosewood
- Fingerboard: solid marbled ebony
- Diamond and square Long Pattern Abalone fingerboard inlays
- Style 28 multi-stripe rosette
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Bone nut
- 20 Frets
- Faux Tortoise pickguard
- Bone saddle
- Open gold-plated tuners with butterbean knobs
- Factory strings: MA550T Authentic Treated Medium (art. #473904#)
- Colour: Natural
- Incl. ply hard case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Vintage Tone System delivers nuanced, responsive, and aged-sounding spruce.
- • Solid rosewood back and sides provide rich, complex overtones and projection.
- • Dovetail neck joint ensures exceptional sustain and transfer of vibrations.
- • Modern Deluxe appointments like marbled ebony and open-gear tuners elevate the feel.
CONS
- • The Modern Deluxe package might feel overly embellished for some traditionalists.
- • Rosewood’s tonal characteristics might not suit all playing styles or musical genres.
- • The weight, typical of a dreadnought, can be a factor for extended playing sessions.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce (VTS)
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Solid Marbled Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
Factory-installed Pickup (Model not specified)
Weight
2.2 lbs (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
VTS accelerates the aging process, resulting in a more open, responsive tone with a slightly warmer, more complex character right out of the box.
While specifics aren't detailed, Martin's Modern Deluxe series generally prioritizes accessibility, though a technician may be needed for more complex adjustments.
The Modern Deluxe maintains a comfortable, slightly slimmer profile than some vintage models, making it accessible for a wider range of players, including those with larger hands.
