Detail 01
Solid spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides
The stated tonewood construction pairs spruce with rosewood.
Product detailSKU #1500000484806
MartinHD-28 Standard Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Sunburst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A traditionally appointed HD-28 Standard dreadnought built with solid spruce and East Indian rosewood, GE-scalloped bracing, and modernized comfort details.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a dreadnought with a bold low end, shimmering highs, and clear projection
- Strummers and fingerpickers who want one acoustic for varied musical roles
- Players who value vintage-inspired herringbone trim and diamond-and-square-long fingerboard inlays
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need onboard electronics
- Players looking for a non-dreadnought body style
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Forward-shifted GE-scalloped X brace
The listed bracing uses spruce braces in a 5/16 in. GE-scalloped pattern.
Detail 03
25.4 in. scale; 1-3/4 in. nut width
These are the stated playing dimensions.
Detail 04
GE Modern Belly bridge with compensated bone saddle
The ebony bridge uses a drop-in saddle and 2-5/32 in. string spacing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01There are no electronics listed.
- 02The supplied specifications list a GE Modified Low Oval neck with a High Performance Taper.
- 03A molded hardshell case is included.
- 04A left-handed version is listed as available.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the HD-28 Standard include electronics?
No. Electronics are listed as none.
02What woods are used for the body?
It has a solid spruce top and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides.
03What case comes with it?
A molded hardshell case is listed.
04Is a left-handed version available?
Yes, left-handed availability is listed as yes.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPlayability
- Scale Length
- 25.4"
- Number of Strings
- 6
4 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Burst or Fade
- Top Material
- Spruce
- Neck Wood
- Select Hardwood
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
49 detailsOther
- Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret
- 2-1/8"
- Electronics
- None
- Bridge Style
- GE Modern Belly - Drop in Saddle
- Endpiece
- Antique White
- Finish Top
- Gloss
- Neck Taper
- High Performance Taper
- Top Wood
- Spruce
- Back and Sides Color
- Natural
- Number of Frets Total
- 20
- Binding
- Antique White
- Tuning Machines
- Nickel Open Gear
- Body Size
- D-14 Fret
- Bracing Pattern
- Forward Shifted X Brace
- Neck Material
- Select Hardwood
- Korena Special
- false
- Neck Joins Body At
- 14th Fret
- Bridge Pin Dots
- Faux Tortoise
- Neck Shape
- GE Modified Low Oval
- Bracing Shape
- GE-Scalloped
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Knob
- Butter Bean
- Rosette
- Style 28 Multi-Stripe
- Pickguard
- Faux Tortoise
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Back and Sides
- East Indian Rosewood
- Side Dots
- White
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Pleked
- Yes
- Top Color
- Aging Toner
- Brace Material
- Spruce
- Saddle Radius
- 16"
- Neck Color
- Dark Mahogany
- Saddle
- Compensated Bone
- Case
- Molded Hardshell
- Recommended Strings
- Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 - Medium MA550T
- Bracing Size
- 5/16"
- Back and Side Finish
- Gloss
- Tier
- platinum
- Category Source
- detail
- Fingerboard Inlay Style
- Diamond and Square Long
- Bridge Pin Material
- Bone
- Fingerboard Width at Nut
- 1-3/4"
- Left-Handed Availability
- Yes
- Bridge String Spacing
- 2-5/32"
- Bridge Material
- Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay Material
- Abalone
- Scale Length
- 25.4"
- Finish Neck
- Satin
- Source Id
- site51500000484806
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