Martin HD-28E Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Rosewood & L.R. Baggs Anthem | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Martin HD-28E acoustic-electric guitar is one of the most iconic dreadnought guitars in the world, and No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls is proud to have one available for players who demand the real thing. Built on Martin's legendary Standard Series platform, the HD-28E delivers bold projection, rich bass, clear trebles, and complex overtones that have defined acoustic music for nearly a century. Whether you're a seasoned fingerpicker, a strumming songwriter, or a performing artist who needs stage-ready electronics, this guitar is built to meet you there.
Product Overview
The HD-28E is constructed with a solid Sitka spruce top finished in gloss with Martin's Aging Toner color and forward-shifted, GE-scalloped X-bracing — the same bracing approach found on Martin's Modern Deluxe Series — giving it vintage-inspired warmth and sustain with modern consistency. The back and sides are solid East Indian rosewood, delivering the lush, complex resonance that rosewood acoustic guitars are prized for, paired with a glossy natural finish. Bold herringbone top inlay, antique white binding, a faux tortoise pickguard, and Style 28 multi-stripe rosette complete a look that honors Martin's deep heritage.
The neck features a GE Modified Low Oval profile with a High-Performance Taper — a refined, comfortable shape that transitions naturally from lower positions to upper frets without fatigue. A 25.4" scale length and 1 3/4" nut width offer the familiar, full-sounding Martin feel, while the ebony fingerboard with abalone diamond and square inlays provides a smooth, responsive playing surface. The satin neck finish keeps the back of the neck fast and comfortable for long playing sessions.
On stage or in the studio, the L.R. Baggs Anthem electronics system delivers a natural, transparent amplified sound that faithfully captures the guitar's acoustic voice. Nickel open gear tuners with butterbean knobs, a compensated bone saddle, an ebony GE Modern Belly bridge with bone pins, and a bone nut round out the hardware with premium, tone-enhancing materials throughout.
Ideal For
- Performing singer-songwriters seeking a stage-ready acoustic-electric guitar with transparent, natural-sounding electronics
- Fingerstyle and flatpicking players who want rich rosewood tone with strong projection across all registers
- Studio recording artists looking for a premium dreadnought guitar with genuine Martin craftsmanship and tonal complexity
- Experienced players ready to invest in a lifetime instrument with proven pedigree and lasting value
- Idaho Falls guitarists and players nationwide searching for a top-tier acoustic-electric from a trusted guitar shop
Key Features
GE-Scalloped Forward-Shifted X-Bracing
Martin's Golden Era-inspired bracing pattern produces a responsive, resonant top with vintage warmth and excellent note separation across the full frequency range.
Solid East Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
Rosewood delivers lush, complex tone with strong low-end response and clear highs — a tonal profile that suits fingerstyle and strumming alike, and that deepens with age.
L.R. Baggs Anthem Electronics
Widely regarded as one of the most natural-sounding acoustic pickup systems available, the Anthem faithfully reproduces the guitar's acoustic voice rather than coloring it — essential for performing musicians.
Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge
Ebony is one of the hardest and most responsive fretboard materials available, contributing to the guitar's articulate note definition, smooth playing feel, and sustain.
GE Modified Low Oval Neck with High-Performance Taper
Martin's redesigned neck profile for the refreshed Standard Series offers a comfortable, player-friendly feel that reduces hand fatigue and makes navigating the fretboard smooth and intuitive.
What's Included
- Martin HD-28E Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Serial #3044093)
- Molded hardshell case
- Martin's limited lifetime warranty (to original purchaser)
- Martin recommends Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Medium strings
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Serial Number | 3044093 |
| Body Size | D-14 Fret Dreadnought |
| Construction | Dovetail Neck Joint |
| Top Material | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Top Finish | Gloss — Aging Toner |
| Top Inlay | Bold Herringbone |
| Back & Sides | Solid East Indian Rosewood (Gloss Natural) |
| Bracing | Forward-Shifted X-Brace, GE-Scalloped, 5/16" Spruce |
| Binding | Antique White |
| Back Purfling | Zig-Zag with Black Stripe |
| Rosette | Style 28 Multi-Stripe |
| Neck | Select Hardwood — GE Modified Low Oval, High-Performance Taper |
| Neck Finish | Satin — Dark Mahogany |
| Scale Length | 25.4" |
| Fingerboard | Ebony, 16" Radius |
| Fingerboard Width at Nut | 1 3/4" |
| Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret | 2 1/8" |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Neck Joins Body At | 14th Fret |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Diamonds and Squares — Abalone |
| Headstock | Solid, Square Taper with Diamond; East Indian Rosewood Headplate |
| Tuning Machines | Nickel Open Gear with Butterbean Knobs |
| Nut | Bone |
| Bridge | Ebony — GE Modern Belly, Drop-In Saddle, 2 5/32" String Spacing |
| Saddle | Compensated Bone, 16" Radius |
| Bridge Pins | Bone with Faux Tortoise Dots |
| Pickguard | Faux Tortoise |
| Electronics | L.R. Baggs Anthem |
| Case | Molded Hardshell (included) |
Get Your Hands on This Acoustic-Electric Guitar Today
Stop by No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to play the Martin HD-28E in person and hear what nearly a century of acoustic guitar craftsmanship sounds like. Our team is happy to answer questions, walk you through the L.R. Baggs Anthem electronics, or help you find the right accessories. Can't make it in? Contact us today and we'll help get this guitar into your hands.
