Martin HD-28V

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Description: Martin HD-28VEDIT

The Martin HD-28V dreadnought guitar incorporates popular pre-war features into a vintage Herringbone format. The guitar is designed to be a replica of a pre-war model both in tone and appearance.

This is the guitar that Dave Matthews used when playing with Tim Reynolds on the Live at Luther College recording.

Where to Buy: Martin HD-28V

Street Price: $3,099.00 / MSRP: $4,099.00

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  • The best guitar for the money that I have ever seen

  • By JDGBWG on Jan 26, 2010 | 2 out of 2 found it helpful
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  • Pros: The vintage beauty and fantastic sound and easy to play neck
  • Cons: I can't find a flaw with this guitar
  • Experience: I've used it
  • I fell in love with the looks of this guitar and when I played it I knew it was the one I wanted....

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  • Wonderful and classic dreadnought that plays LOUD.

  • By Happy on Jun 10, 2009 | 1 out of 1 found it helpful
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  • Pros: Beautiful antique finish and calssic adornments (like the tuners).
  • Cons: This one really booms so it isn't as good for fingerstyle or other more moderate types of play.
  • Experience: I've used it
  • I bought this guitar for $2799 in 2005. It is a wonderful guitar but it is very loud. I think t...

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Specifications: Martin HD-28VEDIT

Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Rosette: Style 28
Top Bracing Pattern: Standard ''X'' Scalloped, Forward Shifted
Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16''
Back Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Back Purfling: HD Zig-Zag
Side Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Endpiece: Grained Ivoroid
Endpiece Inlay: Black/White Boltaron
Binding: Grained Ivoroid
Top Inlay Style: Bold Herringbone
Side Inlay: none
Back Inlay: Black/White Boltaron
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Modified V
Nut Material: Bone
Headstock: Solid/Diamond/SquareTaper
Headplace: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Large Old Style
Heelcap: Grained Ivoroid
Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4''
# of Frets Clear: 14
# of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-11/16''
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/8''
Fingerboard Position Inlays: Diamonds & Squares - Long Pattern
Fingerboard Binding: none
Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss
Finish Top: Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner ; Sunburst available at additional cost.
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
Bridge Style: Vintage Belly w/ Drop-In Long Saddle
Bridge String Spacing: 2-1/8''
Saddle: 16'' Radius/Bone - Drop-In Long Saddle
Tuning Machines: Gotoh Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs
Recommended Strings: Martin Studio Performance Medium Phosphor Bronze (MSP4200)
Bridge & End Pins: White w/ Tortoise Colored Dots
Pickguard: Tortoise Color - Beveled & Polished
Case: 545E
Interior Label: none
Electronics: Optional
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