Martin Guitar HD1228 LH
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Martin Guitar
HD1228 LH
Product Info
Article Number:
606099
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
HD1228 LH
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$5,146.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This HD1228 LH is a serious instrument for the experienced 12-string player. The all-solid wood construction gives it a rich, complex tone that really sings, and the left-handed configuration makes it accessible for a niche market. It's a beautiful, powerful guitar ideal for stage or studio work where tonal depth and projection are paramount.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar HD1228 LH
- 12-String Acoustic Guitar
- 2025 Model
- Left-handed model
- Tyoe: 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 machine heads
- 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 resonance and sustain.
- • Spruce top provides a bright, responsive voice perfect for complex 12-string voicings.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and crisp note definition.
- • Antique white Herringbone binding adds visual elegance and structural reinforcement.
CONS
- • 12-string guitars inherently demand higher action and more finger strength.
- • The dreadnought body can be unwieldy for smaller players or those seeking portability.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid East Indian Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
None (Acoustic)
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The LH designation simply indicates a left-handed model; the tonal characteristics and build quality are identical to the right-handed version.
Martin ships it with extra-light gauge strings to mitigate some of the tension, but 12-strings always require more finger strength than 6-strings; setup adjustments can help further.
The HD1228’s all-solid wood construction provides a richer, more mature tone compared to models with laminate back and sides, offering greater complexity and sustain.
