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Classic 12-string Dreadnought from Martin





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The Martin HD12-28 dreadnought 12-string acoustic guitar boasts the same design that made the D-28 a classic ? herringbone top trim, traditional zigzag backstripe, and Martin's time-tested X-bracing. Used in all styles of music, the HD12-28 offers the deep bass response that's made Martin dreadnoughts so popular, and it features 12 strings for even more rich projection and tone. Yet it also has a high-end presence that sings out even in heavy instrumentation. You'll love the gorgeous sound of the classic tonewood combination of Sitka spruce top and rosewood back and sides. The Martin HD12-28 is both loud and subtle and has a quick response with excellent note definition. Many acoustic players here at Sweetwater have an HD12-28 in their collection.





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Premium Martin craftsmanship





The HD-28 is Martin's premium dreadnought, considered by many guitarists to be the finest-sounding 12-string guitar Martin has ever made, period. With a solid Sitka spruce top, solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, and traditional zigzag purfling on the back, this Martin HD12-28 is a beautiful, immaculately designed acoustic guitar. The select hardwood neck boasts a black ebony 20-fret fingerboard with diamond and square fingerboard inlays. Beautiful with its vintage-styled belly bridge and classic tortoise pickguard, the HD12-28 stays in tune with chrome enclosed gear tuners tuners ? complete with stylish butter bean knobs.





The all-time standard for acoustics





Among the great instruments Martin makes, it's safe to say that none has enjoyed more popularity than their line of dreadnought, or D-size, guitars. Currently regarded as the standard acoustic guitar, dreadnoughts such as the HD12-28 first became popular for backing up vocals, fiddles, and banjos in country and bluegrass music. The HD12-28's popularity steadily rose as more and more musicians heard it.





Spruce-topped rosewood gives you timeless acoustic sound





The Martin HD12-28 spares no expense on its tonewoods. You just can't beat the sound of solid spruce and solid rosewood. And you'll love the crisp sound and beautiful look of the HD12-28's solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. What's more, the HD12-28 is topped with solid Sitka spruce, adding rich and mellow overtones. When you imagine what an acoustic guitar is supposed to sound like, this is it!





Martin HD12-28 Left-handed 12-string Acoustic Guitar Features:


Solid Sitka spruce and East Indian rosewood provide you with sweet, bold, and balanced sound


Black ebony 20-fret fingerboard feels amazing and responds beautifully


Classic X-bracing provides stellar support


Wide high-performance taper neck for great comfort and response


Adorned with stunning herringbone inlays