Martin Guitar HD12-28
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Martin Guitar
HD12-28
Product Info
Article Number:
556311
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
HD12-28
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,398.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The HD12-28 is a beautifully crafted instrument offering a rich, resonant 12-string experience. Its dreadnought body and premium tonewoods deliver a powerful, balanced tone that shines in folk, country, and fingerstyle playing. This is a fantastic choice for serious players seeking a high-end 12-string with exceptional build quality and tone.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar HD12-28
- 12-String Acoustic Guitar
- Style: Dreadnought
- Top: solid spruce
- Back and sides: solid rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Abalone fingerboard inlays
- Antique white Herringbone binding
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 46 mm (1.81")
- Bone nut
- 20 Frets
- Tortoise pickguard
- Ebony bridge with bone saddle
- Sealed chrome-plated tuners
- Factory strings: Martin Guitars Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Extra Light
- Colour: Natural
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid rosewood back & sides deliver exceptional warmth and sustain.
- • Spruce top provides bright, articulate tone with surprising headroom.
- • Ebony fingerboard and bone nut contribute to smooth playability and clarity.
- • Antique white Herringbone binding adds visual elegance and structural reinforcement.
CONS
- • 12-string guitars demand more finger strength and can be fatiguing.
- • The HD12-28's tone is relatively focused, limiting versatility for some.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for most players.
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
6.2 lbs (approximate)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Martin's quality control ensures excellent tuning stability, but 12-strings inherently require more frequent adjustments than 6-strings – regular setup is still vital.
The neck profile is a standard Martin shape – moderately full, providing a secure grip, but some players with very large hands might find it slightly less comfortable.
The 12-string's tone is richer and more complex, but with less fundamental bass. It's a different sonic character – a 6-string offers more direct projection and a broader range of tonal options.
