Martin Guitar HD1228
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Martin Guitar
HD1228
Product Info
Article Number:
606094
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
HD1228
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$5,003.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The HD1228 is a serious 12-string – it's got that Martin DNA through and through. The solid rosewood back gives it a huge, shimmering sound perfect for folk, Americana, or adding a wall of sound to rock. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the quality and tone justify the investment for experienced players wanting a top-tier 12-string.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar HD1228
- 12 String Acoustic Guitar
- 2025 Model
- Type: Drednought
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Solid rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Abalone fingerboard inlays
- Antique white Herringbone binding
- Scale length: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 46 mm (1.81")
- Bone nut
- 20 frets
- Tortoise pickguard
- Ebony bridge with bone saddle
- Enclosed chrome-plated machine heads
- Strings: Martin Guitars Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Guitar Phosphor Bronze - Extra Light
- Colour: Natural
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid rosewood back and sides deliver rich, complex overtones and sustain.
- • Mahogany neck provides excellent stability and a comfortable, familiar feel.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and clear note definition across the fretboard.
- • Antique white Herringbone binding adds visual elegance and enhances structural integrity.
CONS
- • 12-string guitars demand more frequent setup adjustments due to string tension.
- • The HD1228's larger body and 12 strings can be physically demanding for smaller players.
- • While versatile, its powerful tone is best suited for strumming and full chord voicings.
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
6.8 lbs (approximate)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HD1228 offers a more refined and mature tone than the J-124, with less of a 'woody' character; it's closer to the XKE-12 in terms of complexity, but with a slightly more balanced overall response.
Martin's Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 strings are designed for longevity, but some players find them a bit stiff on a 12-string. Changing to lighter gauge strings is often recommended for easier playability.
Absolutely. The HD1228’s all-solid wood construction and superior craftsmanship result in a significantly richer, more resonant, and more playable instrument compared to laminate models.
