Martin D-28 Standard Series Acoustic Guitar - Natural with Aging Toner | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Martin D-28 Standard Series acoustic guitar is one of the most storied dreadnoughts in the history of the steel-string guitar — a benchmark instrument that has shaped the sound of rock, country, bluegrass, and pop for nearly a century. Martin's refreshed Standard Series returns the D-28 to its revered prewar specs, with GE-scalloped forward-shifted X-bracing, solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, and a GE Modified Low Oval neck profile built for speed and comfort. Available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls, this is the dreadnought acoustic guitar by which all others are measured.
Product Overview
The D-28's solid spruce top is braced with GE-scalloped, forward-shifted X-bracing — a key prewar specification that maximizes the top's responsiveness, delivering enormous unplugged projection and a touch-sensitive dynamic range that rewards both aggressive flatpicking and delicate fingerstyle playing. The body is finished in Martin's classic Aging Toner with a high-gloss top and antique white binding, lending it the warm, vintage aesthetic the D-28 has carried since 1931.
Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides complement the spruce top with complex overtones, shimmering highs, and the D-28's signature deep, resonant low end. The dreadnought body shape maximizes air volume for chest-thumping bass response and powerful mid-range projection — characteristics that have made this body style the gold standard for acoustic flatpickers and strummers worldwide.
The select hardwood neck features a satin finish and Martin's GE Modified Low Oval profile at a 1.75-inch nut width, striking an ideal balance between speed and comfort for flatpickers, fingerstyle players, and casual strummers alike. The 16-inch radius ebony fingerboard with Style 28 inlays, premium bone nut, compensated bone saddle, and ebony bridge with bone bridge pins round out an instrument built to perform and endure for generations.
Ideal For
- Flatpickers and bluegrass players seeking a best-in-class acoustic dreadnought guitar with prewar-spec scalloped bracing and maximum projection
- Fingerstyle guitarists who need a wide nut width and responsive top for nuanced, dynamic playing
- Singer-songwriters and studio players demanding the rich low-end and complex overtones of a solid rosewood acoustic guitar
- Intermediate and professional players investing in a lifetime instrument with proven tonal legacy and craftsmanship
- Collectors and serious acoustic guitar enthusiasts in Idaho Falls and beyond looking for the definitive Martin dreadnought experience
Key Features
GE-Scalloped Forward-Shifted X-Bracing Martin's prewar-inspired bracing pattern allows the solid spruce top to vibrate more freely, producing exceptional resonance, dynamic sensitivity, and powerful projection that improves with age and play.
Solid East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides Rosewood delivers a full tonal spectrum — rich, complex lows, warm mids, and clear, shimmering highs — giving the D-28 its characteristic sonic depth and the overtone complexity that has made it a studio and stage staple for decades.
GE Modified Low Oval Neck Profile Carved from select hardwood with a satin finish, the GE Modified Low Oval profile at 1.75 inches nut width provides a fast, comfortable feel that accommodates a wide range of playing styles without fatigue.
Ebony Fingerboard and Bridge with Bone Nut and Saddle The beveled ebony fingerboard with Style 28 inlays pairs with a bone nut and compensated bone saddle for precise intonation, excellent sustain transfer, and a refined feel under the fingers.
Traditional Style 28 Appointments Antique white binding, a multi-stripe rosette, nickel open-gear tuners, and a faux tortoiseshell pickguard honor the D-28's vintage aesthetic — details that reinforce the instrument's identity as a classic without compromise.
What's Included
- Martin D-28 Standard Series Acoustic Guitar (Aging Toner)
- Martin hardshell case
- Free standard shipping
- Martin manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | D-28 Standard Dreadnought |
| Top Wood | Solid Spruce, Gloss finish |
| Back & Sides | Solid East Indian Rosewood |
| Bracing | Scalloped Forward-Shifted X-bracing |
| Binding | Antique White |
| Neck Wood | Select Hardwood, Satin finish |
| Neck Shape | GE Modified Low Oval |
| Fingerboard | Ebony, 16" radius, Style 28 inlays |
| Scale Length | 25.4" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Nut Width | 1.75" |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Saddle | Compensated Bone |
| Bridge | Ebony with Bone Bridge Pins |
| Tuning Machines | Nickel Open-gear |
| Strings | Martin MA550T Medium (.013–.056) |
| Color | Aging Toner |
| Strings | Steel, 6-string, Right-handed |
| Case | Hardshell Case included |
| Serial Number | 2927253 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 10Y25D28 |
Get Your Hands on This Acoustic Guitar Today
The Martin D-28 Standard Series is in stock now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls — stop in to play it and hear firsthand why this dreadnought has defined acoustic guitar tone for nearly a century. Our team is ready to help you find your perfect instrument. Contact us or visit our website to confirm availability.
