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Authentic vintage tone with GE scalloped bracing
The Martin HD-28E Refreshed features Golden Era (GE) scalloped bracing, delivering a powerful, resonant tone that captures the warmth and depth of vintage acoustics. The forward-shifted X-brace design allows the solid spruce top to vibrate more freely, producing enhanced sustain and dynamic range. This meticulous bracing construction recreates the rich tonal character of Martin’s most sought-after guitars from the late 1920s to early 1940s, offering a timeless sound with modern reliability.
Natural amplified sound with LR Baggs Anthem
Equipped with LR Baggs electronics, the HD-28E Refreshed provides an incredibly natural and dynamic amplified tone. The system blends Aura imaging technology with an undersaddle pickup to capture the guitar's true acoustic voice. Subtle controls for volume and tone are discreetly placed inside the soundhole, preserving the guitar’s elegant design while offering seamless on-stage performance. This setup ensures clarity, warmth, and presence in any amplified setting without compromising the guitar's organic sound.
Golden era design with modern comfort
Inspired by Martin’s iconic Golden Era models, the HD-28E Refreshed seamlessly combines vintage aesthetics with modern playability. Details like the bold herringbone trim, antique white binding, and zig-zag backstrip pay homage to classic designs, while the high-performance taper neck and GE Modified Low Oval shape provide unmatched comfort. This thoughtful balance allows for effortless movement along the ebony fingerboard, making intricate chords and quick transitions smooth and natural.
Enhanced sustain and clarity with ebony bridge pins
The HD-28E Refreshed features premium ebony bridge pins, enhancing both sustain and tonal clarity. Ebony’s dense material transfers string vibrations more effectively, resulting in a fuller, more resonant sound. This small yet impactful detail contributes to the guitar's overall tonal richness, giving each note greater definition and presence. Combined with the compensated bone saddle and GE modern belly bridge, this design ensures exceptional sound quality and lasting performance.
Specifications
- Product Name: Martin HD-28E Refreshed
- Product Code: CFM-GTR-HD28E-BAGGS
Body
- Top Material: Solid spruce
- Back and Sides Material: East Indian rosewood
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Back and Side Finish: Gloss
- Bracing Pattern: Forward shifted X brace with Golden Era scalloped bracing
- Binding: Antique white
- Rosette: Style 28 multi-stripe
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Bridge Style: GE modern belly with drop-in saddle
- Bridge Pins: Ebony
- Pickguard: Faux tortoise
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: Select hardwood
- Neck Shape: GE Modified Low Oval with high-performance taper
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay: Diamond and square long
- Number of Frets: 20
- Scale Length: 25.4"
- Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
- Neck Joint: Dovetail neck joint
- Nut Material: Bone
Hardware & Electronics
- Tuning Machines: Nickel open gear with butter bean knobs
- Saddle: Compensated bone
- Electronics: LR Baggs Anthem
- Case: Moulded hardshell case