Martin Custom Shop D-28 12-Fret - (Used)
The D-28 is one of Martin’s most iconic designs, pairing spruce and rosewood in a legendary Dreadnought formula known for powerful projection, rich overtones, and remarkable balance. This Custom Shop 12-fret Dreadnought takes that classic platform in a particularly distinctive direction, featuring a hand-selected premium spruce top and high-grade rosewood back and sides, along with hand-scalloped bracing for an open, dynamic, and highly responsive voice. The 12-fret neck joint increases the body’s air volume and resonance, while the comfortable custom neck profile and 24.9" scale provide an inviting playing experience. Traditional Style 28 details—including the checker backstrip, fine top purfling, and vintage-style open-gear tuners—complete the timeless aesthetic. Handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, this exceptional Custom Shop D-28 is offered as a consignment instrument and includes its original certificate
Design and Build
Body Shape: 12-fret Dreadnought (neck joins the body at the 12th fret instead of the 14th, increasing the body air volume and resonance).
Tonewoods: Hand-selected premium spruce top paired with high-grade rosewood back and sides.
Bracing: Hand-scalloped bracing designed for a more open, dynamic, and responsive voice.
Features
Neck Profile: Comfortable custom profile with an extended fingerboard alignment over the larger body surface.
Aesthetics: Traditional Style 28 checker backstrip, fine top purfling, and vintage-style open-gear tuning machines.
Origin: Handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, at the C.F. Martin & Co. facility
Serial #2989389