Pros: Reputation, hard shell case, good for players with small hands Cons: High price for the trim level, soft easily damaged finish, sound tends towards bass
Martin D-28 Guitar When you can play acoustic guitar any way you want, you tend to gravitate to one of two options; you can choose a large Gibson, which many people swear by, or you can choose a Martin, which also has many advocates; the most ...
Pros: bold, rich sound; stays in tune; hammers and pulls sound great Cons: a bit bassy for some delicate finger-picking tunes; don't get too close to the mic!
The Martin D-28 is the standard against which all other flat-top acoustic guitars are measured. If you’ve ever listened to bluegrass music, folk music, or even New Age guitar music, odds are you’ve listened to a Martin D-28. Lester Flatt, of Flatt and ...
Pros: One of the finest acoustic guitars available Cons: Cost. Many bucks, esp for vintage models
As as number of reviewers of the Martin D-28 have already written, this acoustic guitar is a flatpicker's dream. Horswispr has already written a terrific review of this beautiful machine and I'll try not to duplicate his musings, but I'll add a few of ...
I have been playing the guitar for the past 15 years. I have played and owned many. I have never been truly happy until I met up with my Martin D-28. I chose to purchase a Martin D-28 for several reasons. I had looked at different guitars, and ...
Pros: Excellent sound quality in a beautiful piece of wood. Cons: Expensive but worth every cent.
The Martin D-28 is the classic flat top guitar most popular in bluegrass music, but used widely across the board by many talented musicians. The Dreadnaught series of Martin guitars are the backbone of the company and make up the bulk of the...
Pros: Unbelievable sound and build quality. Cons: No front strap button. That's it.
I wasn't looking for a Martin; I wanted a Guild or a Gibson. Our drummer went out of town for a month, so we decided that we'd "get back to our roots" and play an acoustic set (Honky-Tonk Rock, electric Bluegrass, Rebel Country). The other guitar ...
Pros: Full, rich sound - great neck! Cons: Rosewood looks too dark-chocolate these days.
This is the standard by which all modern acoustic guitars are measured. If you talk to anyone who has seriously been in the acoustic performing arena, no matter what they currently play, they will eventually make a comparison to "an old D-28 I...
Pros: Classic design; perfect tone for their class; non-scalloped braces for clear, un-muddied voice. Cons: Not as fancy looking as other models, but I play guitars for how they sound and feel. Not how they look.
With all the guitar makers out there going on and on about "vintage" features and scalloped braces, etc etc. I have to say you just don't find a better flat picking guitar as the standard Martin D-28.
Pros: The Martin D-28 is a fine sounding guitar. Cons: The downgraded fingerboard and bridge sacrifices the D-28's visual symmetry and trademark look.
When you bought a Martin D-28, you bought a classic, unmistakable look. I just picked up my special-order Martin D-28 at Guitar Center two days ago, but I'm making arrangements to return it tomorrow. Consumers should be aware that the specs for the ...
Pros: The infamous Martin "bark," strong bass, treble, mid-range. Cons: It's pretty darned pricey.
I had wanted a Martin dreadnought since I started playing guitar, and finally came into enough money to buy one. It was replacing a 30-year-old Sigma DM-5, which had been very well cared for. The interesting thing was, in a blind comparison, it was ...
Pros: Great sounding instrument that gets better with age. A joy to play. Cons: Martin's customer service leaves something to be desired
Martin makes a great guitar. Hands down, and for years the D-28 has been the box of choice for leading musicians. With a great midrange and bass response, it has a very characteristic tone that is appreciated especially in the bluegrass field, though...
Im probably the first to review any guitar after 10 years of having one. This was the first guitar i bought, and the last one i really need. When i purchased it, it was tan, almost off white in color, now, it is a beautiful honey brown. I guess the...
Pros: Wonderful sounding guitar that will last a lifetime if cared for properly. Cons: Expensive guitar that will bite into anyone's budget.
Well, this is the guitar by which all other dreadnoughts are compared. Originally the D-2 (many years ago) this handcrafted gem made of solid Indian Rosewood, Sitka Spruce, Mahogany and Ebony is an absolute dream to play and own. We all know the story...
Pros: Sound. Construction. Beauty. Cons: Cost but you should stay home if you don't wanna go big.
I have been playing guitar for more than 35 years. My collection includes a Gibson J45 and an Alvarez Yiari 12 string. When I was younger I just wanted to be the fasted picker on the block. But that's not really music. Now I'm more interested in the ...
Martin D-28 Left-Handed Dreadnought Guitar The tone of the Martin D-28 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar is what separates it from all other guitars. This left-handed version has a solid Sitka spruce...
Martin D28 Acoustic Guitar with Case The Martin D28 Acoustic Guitar is the Professional Musicians choice for its powerful resonance and volume. The gorgeous large dreadnought body produce...
Martin D-28 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Sunburst The tone of the Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar is what separates it from all other guitars. It has a solid Sitka spruce top with glossy finish, special E...
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