D28 Acoustic Guitar

Martin Love

I bought my Martin D-28 in 1972. I have a Guild 12 and a Stetson 1928 Parlor. I played my Martin D-28 semi-professionally from 1976-1991.



Being of the age that my Martin D-28 is it does not have a truss rod. Never-the-less it rings like Christmas bells in the philharmonic. I do feel the need to have the neck reset. The newer ones I believe have the rod so my problem will not be yours. (The action on mine is a little more difficult after all this time and travel)



The D-28 is a wonder. It is so very true to all types of music. BlueGrass rock jazz. CF Martin had his stuff together on this one as it has lasted for decades + and been lauded by all the stars of the aforementioned types of various groups that have needed and used an acoustic guitar.



Construction is superb. Woods are superb. Mine is Brazilian Rosewood and German spruce top. Ebony finger board and saddle. I will have it buried with me to keep it close.



If you are looking for a sweet and life long friend this is it as to instruments. Not as fancy as some Martins but the sound more than makes up for its basic look. Strum an E or A chord on this or finger pick or knock yourself out and watch your audience perk up. The sound of the Martin D-28 is individual to other guitars. I can pick a D-28 out of a sound track most every time.



Just a sweet and dependable friend. Buy a really good case to protect it.

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