Martin Guitar HD28 Ambertone
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Martin Guitar
HD28 Ambertone
Product Info
Article Number:
606101
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
HD28 Ambertone
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$5,289.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This HD28 Ambertone is a powerhouse—a truly iconic dreadnought. The tone is rich and complex, offering a fantastic balance of warmth and articulation. It's a superb choice for serious players who demand a professional-grade instrument and appreciate a beautifully crafted, resonant acoustic.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar HD28 Ambertone
- Steel-String Guitar
- 2025 Model
- Type: D - 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: 44.5mm (1.75")
- Bone nut
- 20 frets
- Tortoise pickguard
- Ebony bridge with bone saddle
- Open nickel machine heads
- Strings: Martin Guitars Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light .012 - .053 (Art. #473904#)
- Colour: Ambertone
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid rosewood back and sides deliver exceptional warmth and projection.
- • Spruce top provides clarity and responsiveness across the tonal spectrum.
- • Ebony fingerboard and bone nut ensure smooth playability and sustain.
- • Ambertone finish enhances the wood's natural beauty and provides a unique aesthetic.
CONS
- • The dreadnought body can be unwieldy for smaller players or travel.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many musicians.
- • Rosewood’s inherent tonal characteristics may not suit all playing styles.
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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 Only
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ambertone finish is primarily aesthetic, but it often allows the wood to breathe a bit more, potentially yielding slightly more clarity and responsiveness compared to a gloss finish.
The HD28 typically features a comfortable 'Modified Low Oval' profile, but the dreadnought body size can still present a challenge for those with very small hands – a try-before-you-buy is recommended.
The included Authentic Acoustic Lifespan strings are designed for extended life and a balanced tone; many players might switch to their preferred phosphor bronze or 80/20 bronze strings to fine-tune the sound to their taste.
