Martin Guitar SC-28E
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Martin Guitar
SC-28E
Product Info
Article Number:
580724
Brand:
Martin Guitar
Model:
SC-28E
Category:
Premium Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$5,498.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SC-28E is a seriously impressive instrument—Martin’s S-13 design combines the comfort of a cutaway with the tonal richness of solid rosewood. The Anthem pickup system is a real highlight, translating the guitar's voice beautifully when amplified. It's ideal for experienced players who demand top-tier materials and performance for stage or studio work.
Product Description
- Martin Guitar SC-28E
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: S-13 fret with cutaway
- Top: solid spruce
- Back and sides: solid rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Mother-of-Pearl dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 645 mm (25.4")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75'')
- Bone nut
- Antique white binding
- 20 Frets
- Pickup system: L.R. Baggs Anthem
- Bridge material: Ebony
- Saddle: Bone
- Tortoise pickguard
- Silver-plated open machine heads
- Strings: Martin Guitars Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Guitar Strings Phosphor Bronze - Medium .013 - .056 (Art. #473904#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid rosewood back/sides deliver rich, complex overtones and sustain.
- • L.R. Baggs Anthem system provides exceptionally natural amplified tone.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and crisp note definition.
- • Mahogany neck provides excellent warmth and balanced response across the fretboard.
CONS
- • The substantial rosewood construction makes it noticeably heavier than some alternatives.
- • The antique white binding aesthetic might not appeal to all players’ tastes.
- • High-end price point places it beyond reach for many aspiring musicians.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
645 mm (25.4")
Frets
20
Electronics
L.R. Baggs Anthem
Weight
6.8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Anthem offers a more natural, nuanced amplified tone, capturing more of the guitar's dynamic range and subtle overtones compared to older Fishman systems.
The neck has a comfortable modified low oval profile, generally accommodating a wide range of hand sizes, but it's slightly more substantial than some modern, thinner necks.
While both are premium instruments, the SC-28E's smaller body size results in a slightly more focused and articulate tone, lacking some of the D-28’s booming bass, but offering excellent clarity and projection.
