Martin O'ahu HG-28 Acoustic Guitar - Hawaiian Koa Steel String | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

The Martin O'ahu HG-28 pays tribute to the Hawaiian music craze of the 1920s and '30s that led to Martin's "Golden Era" guitars and the development of the modern steel-string acoustic. This unique instrument features solid flamed Hawaiian koa back and sides with a solid spruce top, creating a beautifully-balanced sound in an approachable body shape that combines Dreadnought tone with enhanced comfort. The HG-14 fret body size offers the depth of a 000 with a smaller 14-fret sloped-shoulder Dreadnought design, making it ideal for players who love Dreadnought projection in a more comfortable format.

Product Overview

The O'ahu HG-28 represents Chris Martin IV's research into Hawaiian music's crucial role in Martin Guitar's innovation and success. This historically-inspired instrument features solid flamed Hawaiian koa back and sides paired with a solid spruce top and traditional X-bracing with scalloped braces. The short 24.9" scale length with Golden Era modified low oval neck profile provides exceptional comfort and playability, while the satin neck finish ensures smooth fretting across all positions.

The guitar excels in both standard tuning and slack key open tunings like open G, which are fundamental to Hawaiian-style guitar music. Bold herringbone trim and antique white binding add vintage charm reminiscent of Martin's early Hawaiian-style guitars. The Modern Straightline bridge with compensated bone saddle and ebony construction ensures optimal intonation and sustain.

Professional appointments include Style 28 multi-stripe rosette, Old Style 18 abalone fingerboard inlays, nickel open gear tuning machines with butterbean knobs, and tortoise pattern pickguard. The guitar comes with Plek setup for optimal playability and a softshell case.

Ideal For

• Players seeking Dreadnought tone in a more comfortable, approachable body size
• Musicians interested in Hawaiian music traditions and slack key tuning styles
• Collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate Martin's historical Hawaiian connection
• Fingerstyle players who want premium materials with enhanced comfort and playability
• Performers who need versatile guitars suitable for both standard and open tunings

Key Features

Premium Hawaiian Koa Construction Solid flamed Hawaiian koa back and sides provide the distinctive warm, focused tone that koa is renowned for, with beautiful flame figure and rich harmonic complexity.

Unique HG-14 Body Shape Smaller 14-fret sloped-shoulder Dreadnought with 000 depth offers Dreadnought projection and bass response in a more comfortable, player-friendly size.

Short-Scale Comfort 24.9" scale length with Golden Era modified low oval neck profile and satin finish provides exceptional comfort for extended playing sessions and complex fingerings.

Historical Hawaiian Tribute Bold herringbone trim, antique white binding, and vintage-inspired appointments pay homage to Martin's crucial role in Hawaiian music history.

Slack Key Tuning Optimized Designed to excel in both standard tuning and slack key open tunings like open G, making it perfect for traditional Hawaiian-style guitar music.

What's Included

• Martin O'ahu HG-28 acoustic guitar with premium koa construction
• Softshell case for protection and transport
• Paper label with model name and pre-printed CFM IV signature
• Plek setup for optimal playability and intonation

Technical Specifications

Get Your Hands on This Hawaiian Beauty Today

Experience the unique blend of Hawaiian tradition and Martin craftsmanship with the O'ahu HG-28 at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Our knowledgeable staff can demonstrate how this historically-inspired guitar delivers Dreadnought tone in a comfortable format perfect for both standard and slack key tunings. Visit our store to feel the exceptional playability and hear the distinctive koa tone to learn more about this tribute to Hawaiian music history and Martin's Golden Era legacy.