Martin Guitar O'ahu HG-28
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Martin Guitar
O'ahu HG-28
Product Info
Article Number:
602012
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
O'ahu HG-28
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$5,168.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This O'ahu HG-28 is a beautifully crafted instrument, radiating a classic Martin tone with that gorgeous koa wood. It's built for players who appreciate a refined sound and comfortable feel—ideal for fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, and anyone seeking a premium acoustic experience.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar O'ahu HG-28
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: Sloped Shoulder Dreadnought
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: solid koa
- Neck: selected hardwood
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Old Style 18 fingerboard inlays
- Antique white Herringbone binding
- Scale: 632.49 mm (24.9")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Bone nut
- 20 Frets
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Bridge: Ebony
- Saddle: Bone
- Open nickel machine heads
- Strings: Martin Guitars Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Light .012 - .054 (Art.#469771#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes soft shell hemp case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid koa back and sides deliver a rich, focused, and warm tonal character.
- • Sloped shoulder dreadnought provides comfortable ergonomics for a wide range of players.
- • Ebony fingerboard and bone nut contribute to clean articulation and sustain.
- • Authentic Acoustic Lifespan strings offer extended life and consistent tone.
CONS
- • The antique white herringbone binding might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • The 1.75" nut width may feel narrow for players accustomed to wider necks.
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for players on a tighter budget.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid spruce
Back & Sides
Solid koa
Neck Material
Selected hardwood
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
632.49 mm (24.9")
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 6.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HG-28 has a more focused and mature tone than the K series, with more pronounced overtones and a tighter bass response due to the higher-grade woods and construction techniques.
Yes, it’s a nod to vintage Martin aesthetics; the smaller inlays offer a cleaner look and slightly different feel under the fingers compared to current Martin inlays.
While the hemp case is aesthetically pleasing and eco-friendly, a hard case would provide superior protection during transport; consider upgrading for serious travel.
